These past few weeks have been full of extremes -- including witnessing the best and worst of humanity related to and in response to the death of George Floyd, all during a global health pandemic….and culminating at the end of the school year.
We at Code Savvy are committed to anti-racist work, which we believe begins with each of us. We are dedicating time to reflecting on the role of race and privilege in each of our lives. We are intentionally examining our programs and procedures to ensure that they align with our dedication to interrupting and counteracting racial, gender and economic biases in the world around us.
We are providing equity-focused training for all staff, board members, mentors, and volunteers over the next three months. We are creating new, accessible pathways into computer science by launching a new wrap-around service model that combines our Code Savvy programs and partners with schools/districts with high percentages of student groups historically underrepresented in STEM/CS. We are dedicated to empowering youth through computer science as change agents, problem solvers and innovators. We are honored to work with all of you as we each define our role in creating the new way forward.
Thank you for your continued support of Code Savvy programs -- we are stronger together!
Read on for resources, updates and ways to get involved
Community Resources:
Twin Cities Mutual Aid Project (TCMAP) - The Twin Cities Mutual Aid Project is a collective that maintains two tools to help people find and distribute essential supplies while our communities face intense hardship and disruption. One of Code Savvy’s program directors, Eileen King, has been involved in supporting this project since its inception. Find our more and see how you can get involved by visiting their website - https://tcmap.org/
Computer Science Resources:
Data on racial and gender gaps in computer science:
Engaging learners in CS & STEM from a young age can also help to counteract stereotypes and encourage youth to feel a sense of belonging in CS classrooms.