It’s a Countdown to Coding!
BCPS Celebrates Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code
Get ready to code! Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is celebrating Computer Science Education Week (December 4 – 10, 2023) and participating in Hour of Code activities 
throughout December. The annual events raise awareness about the importance of expanding access to computer science in schools and encourage students to complete at least one hour of coding activities during the month.
The theme for this year’s events is “Impact of Computing: Creativity with Artificial Intelligence (AI).” The goal is to showcase how advances in AI are impacting schools, work environments and everyday lives. Activities are taking place at schools Districtwide, including a special event at Nova Eisenhower Elementary School on Friday, December 8, at 8:30 a.m. The school is hosting a fun-filled and informative event with students from Nova Middle School and Nova High School that will showcase their skills with AI, drones, robotics and more for STEM partners from local businesses, non-profit organizations and colleges/universities. Media are invited to cover this event.
In addition, BCPS congratulates Dr. Lisa Milenkovic, STEM + Computer Science Curriculum Supervisor in the District’s Applied Learning Department, for being honored as a Computer Science Hero by the Computer Science Teachers Association for Computer Science Education Week. She is recognized for her unwavering dedication to providing fun and engaging STEM education and computer science learning opportunities for all.
To learn more about the District’s commitment to computer science in schools, visit browardschools.com/browardcodes.
###
ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, serving more than 251,000 students and approximately 110,000 adult learners in 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 87 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 177 different countries and speaking 153 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on Twitter @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.
