All News Archives - CoderZ

All News

3 Apr

Spotlight on District Elementary Student of the Month, Alejandro Arroyo Ascencio

No comments yet

Congratulations to Alejandro Arroyo Ascencio, a 5th grade student at Douglas Elementary School, for being named the District Elementary Student of the Month.  Alejandro is recognized for his outstanding achievements in coding, robotics, and leadership. Despite his young age, Ale...

Read more
18 Mar

Omar Cortez

No comments yet

Robotics Instructor at Dallas Independent School District My school participated in CoderZ League in a Box for the first time this year, and it was a fantastic experience! Student engagement in coding was at an all-time high—they were logging hours late at night without it even being homework! ...

Read more
17 Mar

Going beyond technical education to help students flourish

No comments yet

Omar Cortez & Jocelyn Cortez, Dallas Independent School DistrictMarch 4, 2025 Robotics classes reinforce students' learning from across the curriculum in deeply practical ways Key points: Learning robotics gives students skills for all career and life paths Using robots to teach cre...

Read more
27 Feb

Where did STEM go?

No comments yet

What happened to STEM? I found myself asking this question while listening to a panel discussion at a workforce development conference in October. The speakers — especially those from the manufacturing industry — kept making the point that their firms needed STEM professionals, particularly for ...

Read more
6 Feb

5 Ways to Empower Districtwide Success in Computer Science Education

No comments yet

In order to equip today’s students with the necessary skills and knowledge to address tomorrow’s challenges, districts must empower schools and educators to develop a successful curriculum and culture for computer science education. Educators know how important it is to prepare their students to...

Read more
24 Dec

CoderZ Named 2024 Excellence in Equity – Industry Impact Award Winner

No comments yet

The top PreK-20 companies, products, and leaders with clear contributions to equity and access were identified across 29 unique award categories DERRY, NH — December 17, 2024 — The American Consortium for Equity in Education today announced that CoderZ was named a winner of the 2024 Excellenc...

Read more
12 Dec

Empowering Teachers: Going Beyond an Hour in Computer Science Education

No comments yet

As we wrap up Computer Science Education Week, we would like to send out a big “Thank you!” to all of the teachers bringing computing education to the next generation, with a special shout out to those who are jumping in with no prior experience in the subject. The growth mindset and curiosity t...

Read more
4 Nov

Dallas ISD Approves CoderZ and RoboX For Pre-engineering and Robotics Certification Programs

No comments yet

DERRY, N.H. – (Nov. 4, 2024) – Intelitek and CoderZ, an Intelitek company, announced today that the Dallas ISD has approved the CoderZ coding platform and the RoboX 3D simulation platform for the district’s pre-engineering and robotics certification programs as part of a recent request for pro...

Read more
20 Aug

In the Age of AI, Learning to Code in K12 Education is Essential 

No comments yet

In an era where AI is transforming software engineering, many are beginning to wonder what the future holds for technology, computer science, and coding careers. Will programming become obsolete in the years to come? More importantly, how can we equip students with the essential skills of tomorrow t...

Read more
8 Aug

Enhancing CTE: Start With A Comprehensive Coding Curriculum

No comments yet

In a time where technology is at the forefront of innovation and industry, it’s crucial to equip students with a solid foundation of technology-driven skills. A strong understanding of STEM disciplines, including coding, empowers students to effectively use technology throughout their education an...

Read more