Good Read: Why 8-year-olds Should Be Coding

Apr 18, 2013

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A new learn-to-code site called Tynker is catching the attention of schools and districts across the country. This, in addition to an iPad app recently released called Hopscotch. Kids, get coding!

Source: VentureBeat

Learn-to-code startups abound these days, but one in particular is focusing on the very young and is having some success in elementary schools around the country - even underserved schools with no budgets for STEM but a great need for better tools.

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