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PBS Charlotte Creative Coders Program

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How PBS Charlotte’s Creative Coder Helps Empower Pre-Schoolers

PBS Charlotte recently partnered with Hidden Valley Elementary School to offer Creative Coders, a digital media & technology coding program focused on the PBS KIDS Scratch Jr. coding app. Serving low-income families, the workshops are part of PBS Charlotte's commitment to help bridge the various gaps in education in the region. The preschoolers that participated strengthened their cognitive skills and in 12 weeks, 96% of students showed improvement in foundational math skills.

Interactive digital learning materials designed to improve school readiness while increasing children’s long-term educational opportunities, as well as helpful resources to guide parents as they navigate their children towards success.