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The Future Speaks Code: Why Coding for Kids Is More Relevant Than Ever

Is coding for kids still relevant in the age of AI? Absolutely. Research from UNESCO shows two-thirds of countries now teach computer science, while the World Economic Forum predicts 65% of today’s children will work in jobs that don’t yet exist. Coding builds problem-solving, creativity, and resilience - making it the new literacy alongside reading, writing, and math.

The Code School Team

Sep 233 min read

Reinventing Tech Education in Pakistan

In this podcast by Spades on Radio LUMS, Code School co-founder Sadaf Rehman reflects on rethinking tech education in Pakistan. She discusses how coding can be made joyful and creative for kids, and how her work challenges outdated systems that limit who belongs in tech. Her efforts span classroom innovation, teacher training, and national curriculum reform.

Code School Admin Team

Jun 174 min read

"To code, or not to code, that is the question"

With AI tools writing code, some tech leaders claim kids no longer need to learn programming. But experts like Bill Gates argue coding is more vital than ever, building logic, creativity, and adaptability. At the 2024 AI Convergence Summit, Code School emphasized that coding isn’t obsolete—it’s foundational. AI can assist, but kids need coding literacy to guide, evaluate, and innovate. Coding is the new literacy—essential in an AI-driven future.

The Code School Team

Apr 183 min read