Episode 29: Non-Traditional Python Education

This week, Kelly and Sean are joined by Brianne Caplan from Code Your Dreams and Gabrielle Rabinowitz from the BridgeUP: STEM Program at the American Museum of Natural History to discuss K-12 Python Education that happens outside of the classroom.

Special Guests: Brianne Caplan and Gabrielle Rabinowitz.

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• Code Your Dreams — We apply a project-driven approach to teaching computer science with a social justice component, introduce career opportunities from App Development to UX Design to Product Management, and inspire action and involvement in local communities.
• BridgeUP: STEM | American Museum of Natural History
• Brianne Caplan (@BriLeeCap) / Twitter — Founder & Executive Director of Code Your Dreams // Data Scientist @ Edovo // UChicago grad // passionate about bridging the education gap
• Code Your Dreams — GitHub Repositories for Code Your Dreams
• Python Flash Cards: Syntax, Concepts, and Examples: Eric Matthes: 9781593278960: Amazon.com: Books
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