Jayda

CodeCrew Students Win National and International Honors

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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These include achieving equity and social justice, ensuring a thriving planet, and regaining a sense of security.

Key Points: 
  • These include achieving equity and social justice, ensuring a thriving planet, and regaining a sense of security.
  • Johnathan and Jayda are two of only 30 high school students worldwide to be selected to participate in the afterschool Ted-Ed Student Talks program, which began in January 2021.
  • "We are so proud of all Johnathan, Jayda, and Anaya have accomplished and learned while with CodeCrew," said Meka Egwuekwe, Executive Director, CodeCrew.
  • Of the 500 kids CodeCrew serves weekly, 91% are Black and Latinx youth, 47% are girls, and, overall, 89% of students are more likely to study computer science.