The divide between the tech-haves and the tech-have-nots is growing increasingly apparent. Computer science has the ability to level the playing field.

many states are struggling to get their students to take the courses, especially amongst underrepresented communities. For example, Kerr’s state of Connecticut reveals 92% of Connecticut students have access to computer science learning opportunities and 88% of Connecticut districts are offering some form of a computer science course.

Notwithstanding the availability of courses, only 12% of Connecticut students are taking them. “We needed to make computer science accessible and appealing for everyone,” urges Kerr.