President Barack Obama looks over the shoulder of Hannah Wyman, 11, as she demonstrates her grand prize winning video game during the second annual White House Science Fair. A new organization, ...

To get more girls engaged in computer science, nonprofit Code.org is taking a novel approach—changing the culture of programming. It’s not enough to simply teach coding skills to girls, says Mona ...

Learning how to code will allow you to do everything from build complex apps to make your smart lights flash when you receive an email. Here's our guide on how to get started. When you purchase ...

"You guys doing anything today?" That might sound like an ordinary, even dull question. But in my old neighborhood — mostly poor, entirely black '70s-era Gary, Ind. — that kind of question was grounds ...

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Square founder Jack Dorsey, Tony Hsieh of Zappos, and singer will.i.am all realize the value in coding. That's why they're supporting Code.org's efforts to ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Melissa Loftis is ...

This special series focuses on important community issues, innovative solutions to societal challenges, and people and non-profit groups making an impact through technology. by Kurt Schlosser on Mar 4 ...