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February 23, 2021

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Black History Month Pioneer Spotlight: Damola Ogundipe

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February 23, 2021

pioneer spotlight

Ogundipe is the CEO and co-founder of Civic Eagle. Civic Eagle is a start-up software company focused on using “technology to promote better democratic outcomes for people and their communities. The staff at Civic Eagle know that the legislative process is confusing, and want to help fix that.

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February 9, 2021

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Black History Month Pioneer Spotlight: Dajae Williams

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February 9, 2021

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Dajae Williams identifies herself as a NASA engineer, educator, and creator. Indeed, she’s all three. She’s also busy, driven, and talented.

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February 9, 2021

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Black History Month Pioneer Spotlight: Kimberly Bryant

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February 9, 2021

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Kimberly Bryant is probably best known for founding Black Girls Code, an organization dedicated to introducing technology and computer science to girls of color between the ages of 7 and 17. But her career extends beyond this one (major) contribution to tech.

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November 11, 2020

programs

The San Antonio Area Foundation Funds Community-Focused Learning

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November 11, 2020

programs

Thanks to a grant from the San Antonio Area Foundation’s COVD-19 Response Fund, Youth Code Jam and Promesa Academy Charter School held four virtual camps during spring and summer of 2020.

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June 3, 2020

news

Here's how we're kicking off the summer at YCJ

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June 3, 2020

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Here's how we're kicking off the summer at YCJ

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to affect our daily lives, we’ve been working hard to move our programs to an online format. Thanks to the work of our staff, supporters, and partnerships in the local community, we will be hosting several virtual camps throughout the summer.

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June 2, 2020

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Meet YCJ Public Relations Assistant Kailey DeLuca

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June 2, 2020

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Meet YCJ Public Relations Assistant Kailey DeLuca

Meet Kailey DeLuca, the Youth Code Jam public relations assistant!

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May 8, 2020

news

Calling all teachers: Apply to receive a free Jam in a Box with $500 stipend!

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May 8, 2020

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Thanks to grants from The KLE Foundation, H-E-B Tournament of Champions and Red River, Youth Code Jam is excited to announce the application for the 2020-21 Jam in a Box (with all new materials and resources) is open. We will select 35 schools in and around Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Houston and the Rio Grande Valley.

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April 27, 2020

Youth Code Jam founder on panel for digital learning

Debi Pfitzenmaier

April 27, 2020

Because of COVID-19, many great resources and opportunities have been shared and generated for online learning. This panel covers best practice recommendations, examples, and systems needed for navigating and facilitating CS enrichment at home.

Debi Pfitzenmaier

April 18, 2020

Youth Code Jam seeks kid-driven solutions to coronavirus challenges

Debi Pfitzenmaier

April 18, 2020

Over 230 students from 13 states and 54 cities participated in the country’s first virtual hackathon for students in grades K through 12 launched by Youth Code Jam.

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April 6, 2020

Youth Code Jam launches virtual learning hub

Debi Pfitzenmaier

April 6, 2020

In response to school closures, Youth Code Jam has launched a Virtual Learning Hub with access to coding and computational thinking materials in both English and Spanish for students, teachers and parents. All free of charge.