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About Code
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Education
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$55.1M
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
2012
Overview
Code.org focuses on increasing access to computer science education for students across the globe. The organization provides resources, curriculum, and training for teachers to help them integrate coding into their classrooms. Code.org's platform offers interactive coding lessons and activities that engage students in learning programming skills. Unlike many other educational organizations, Code.org specifically targets the inclusion of computer science as a fundamental part of the school curriculum, advocating for its importance alongside traditional STEM subjects. The ultimate goal of Code.org is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn coding, preparing them for future careers in technology.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased focus on AI-driven tools enhances personalized learning experiences for students.
- Growing interest in STEAM provides opportunities for interdisciplinary curriculum development.
- Expansion of remote learning models increases demand for Code.org's online resources.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from free coding platforms could dilute Code.org's market share.
- Rapid technological changes may render current curriculum offerings obsolete, requiring constant updates.
- Over-reliance on corporate partnerships poses risks if terms change or partnerships end.
What makes Code unique
- Code.org integrates arts with STEM, creating interdisciplinary curricula for broader student appeal.
- Partnerships with major platforms like Schoology and Canvas enhance accessibility to their curriculum.
- Unique initiatives like 'Hour of Code' connect coding with students' everyday passions.
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Funding
Total Funding
$55.1M
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Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional Development Budget
Company News
SEATTLE, March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Code.org has announced the launch of Computer Science is Everything (CSiE), the first-ever national campaign to increase enrollment among high school girls in computer science courses.
Spectrum Institute of Science & Technology (SIST) is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Code.org, the leading non-profit organization dedicated to expanding computer science education globally.
Code.org rolled out a new tool for computer science teachers as part of this program that is essentially an AI teaching assistant.
Exciting partnerships with Amazon, Minecraft Education, Paramount Pictures, and Scratch inspire students to connect coding with their everyday passions. SEATTLE, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Code.org is thrilled to announce this year's lineup for the Hour of Code, offering students around the world unique opportunities to explore how computer science powers their favorite activities. With this year's theme, "Make the Invisible Visible," new activities lift the curtain on coding's hidden role in music, movies, and gaming, transforming these beloved experiences into hands-on learning. This year's Hour of Code includes interactive activities such as Code.org's Music Lab: Jam Session supported by Amazon as well as activities from Minecraft Education, Paramount Pictures, Scratch, and more, inviting students to experience the magic of coding firsthand. Hour of Code will take place during the annual Computer Science Education Week on December 9-15
Singer Shakira, through her foundation 'Pies Descalzos', has joined Code.org and Amazon in an initiative to promote digital skills education among Spanish-speaking young people around the world.
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About Code
Industries
Education
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$55.1M
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
2012
Code is Hiring for 1 Jobs on Simplify!
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