HER Academy’s K-12 curriculum centers the needs and interests of students who are often marginalized in computer science (CS) – children from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, children from rural or economically impoverished communities, children with neuro-diverse learning styles, and girls from all backgrounds. When we focus on students on the margins, those in the center thrive as well.

Alongside physical computing, algorithmic thinking, and programming, we prioritize students’ social and emotional learning. Emphasizing user experience, accessibility, and humanity-centered design, we teach teamwork, empathy, communication, social justice, equity, and critical thinking through computer science.