Schools
Westhampton Beach Students Take Computer Science to Next Level
Kids were able to explore coding as a possible career, school officials said.
WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY — Westhampton Beach elementary school students dug a little more deeply into computers recently.
To celebrate Computer Science Education Week, the kids spent an hour learning code using activities provided by Code.org, according to a release from the district.
Principal Lisa Slover said coding exercise offered students with an opportunity to not only explore coding as a possible career, but "also honed in on students’ in-depth thinking and problem-solving skills," the release said.
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Photo courtesy of the Westhampton Beach School District.
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