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Computer Science Isn’t Optional: Why Students Need it to Succeed

Computer science education is essential for all students.

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Tech/Life

Balancing Tech Use over the Summer

We can help students learn to create a healthy tech/ life balance for the summer, and beyond!

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Devices

Device Return Preparation

Here’s how you can prepare your New Code Academy Chromebook for Material Return Day!

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Introducing Our YouTube Computer Science Library!

Computational Thinking skills benefit ALL learners. Our New Code Academy Computer Science Playlist breaks down these skills!

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Computer Science and Computational Thinking

Let’s look at the concepts and thought processes used by computer scientists, and how they benefit ALL learners!

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Digital Health

Digital Wellness Day

Friday, May 5, 2023, is Digital Wellness Day. Here are some ways you can reflect on your and your family’s tech-life balance.

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Washburn Center for Children

Washburn provides services year-round! Services include virtual and in person therapy appointments, consultation with parent/guardians.

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Social Media Series: TikTok

We resume our dive into Social Media platforms with Tik Tok. Let’s look at its limitations, privacy issues, and how to use it productively.

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Social Media Series: Twitter

We continue our exploration into Social Media platforms with Twitter.

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