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It's Women's History Month! Here at CodeVA we want to celebrate and honor women who have made contributions to STEM, Computer Science, and innovation! There are so many influential and groundbreaking female role models that it was hard to choose who to highlight, but stay tuned for posts during the rest of the month with some trailblazing women! #womenshistorymonth #womenincode #girlswhocode #stemisforgirls #womeninstem #STEMeducation #codeva #coding #programmer #developer #coding

Pisces and AI Development ?? "What if the AI has feelings?" ? Pisces: "We should ask it how its day is going before we make it do tasks." ???? PS: We typed this out on our keyboard gently so as not to upset the computer.

JOIN OUR TEAM! We're hiring a contract Curriculum Writer to write curriculum using the BBC micro:bit in collaboration with Virginia Tribal Education Consortium. Visit the link in our bio or click here to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q039NpMS0

How Computer Science Skills Improve Reading Computer science teaches you to break problems down into smaller, manageable parts, a skill that’s key in understanding and analyzing texts! ???? Just like writing clean code with defined functions, reading requires you to recognize patterns, structure, and relationships within the story. Computer science also boosts digital literacy, helping students navigate e-books, websites, and multimedia storytelling with ease—turning them into both readers and digital creators. #ReadAcrossAmerica #CodingAndLiteracy #TechInEducation #ComputerScienceSkills #ReadingAndTech

??? Celebrate Read Across America Week by exploring storytelling with code! With the TWINE Trail Guide, you can learn how to use Twine to create interactive narratives—where readers make choices that shape the story. ???? This free resource, created by CodeVA, not only teaches you how to use Twine, but also guides you through creating your own interactive story from start to finish. It's a perfect way for Virginia teachers to bring coding and creativity together in the classroom! Click here to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q03948-m0 or check out the link in our bio! ?? #ReadAcrossAmerica #CodingIsLiteracy #TwineStories #InteractiveFiction #VATeachers

JOIN OUR TEAM! We're hiring a contract Curriculum Writer to write curriculum that utilizes micro:bit in collaboration with Virginia Tribal Education Consortium. Visit the link in our bio or click here to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q039P1s_0

Last night, we had an incredible time at AI Ready RVA: The Power of Possibility! From engaging discussions to connecting with community members, it was inspiring to see how AI is shaping the future in RVA and beyond. #AIReadyRVA #AICommunity #AIinEducation

??? Celebrate Read Across America Week by bringing stories to life with code! With Python, students can create interactive narratives that blend literacy and computer science in a fun, hands-on way. ???? CodeVA created this free resource for all Virginia teachers to use in their classrooms—helping students explore storytelling through code! Click here to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q0394nTH0 or check out the link in our bio! ?? #ReadAcrossAmerica #CodingIsLiteracy #PythonAdventures #InteractiveFiction #VATeachers

?? Exciting news! We launched Classy Coders—a podcast where educators and tech pros come together to explore the future of computer science education. ?? Our first episode features a Junior Systems Admin sharing real-world insights on breaking into tech, landing a job, and building a career. We also sit down with the Director of Education Innovation for Goochland County Public Schools and a Principal Software Engineer at SimpleThread to discuss how they each approach computer science—one from the classroom, the other from the industry. Whether you're a student, educator, or tech enthusiast, this podcast is packed with advice to help you navigate the ever-evolving world of CS. ?? We’re also looking for episode sponsors! Support our mission to bridge the gap between classrooms and careers. ??? Listen now! Click the link in our bio or click here: https://hubs.ly/Q038GWj_0 https://hubs.ly/Q038GDKL0 #ClassyCoders #ComputerScience #TechCareers

???? Ever get lost in a Choose Your Own Adventure book? Each choice leads to a different ending—just like coding! ????? In programming (and in Twine!), decision trees and if/else statements guide the path forward, just like the choices in interactive fiction. Want to bring this concept to life? Try creating your own digital adventure with Twine and see how storytelling and coding go hand in hand! #ReadAcrossAmerica #CodingIsLiteracy #ChooseYourOwnAdventure #TwineStories