What do architects, educators, and technologists have to teach one another about the future of learning? What do effective learning environments look like in a world that is highly technology-infused?
One of the core philosophies that I ask the members of our team to keep at the top of mind in all of our work is the belief that "context is key." In order to be the most effective thought partners and grantmakers possible, we need to fully understand the conditions and circumstances under which our grantees do their work.
Bringing a whole education system online isn’t just a question of recreating it digitally.
What human qualities can’t be replicated by machines? And how can we apply these traits in an automated world to create a better future?
One of the biggest updates in the Scratch universe to date brings with a number of new features that will help Scratchers do and create more than ever before.
CSforALL and Siegel Family Endowment (SFE) announced a partnership today that will increase access to high-quality computational thinking and computer science education for all students in the US.
Teacher professional development and skills enhancement have emerged as key tenets of SFE’s Computational Thinking investments. Learn more about our ongoing collaboration with Cornell Tech on their Teacher in Residence (TIR) program.
Jessica Traynor and Tanyella Evans sat down with a simple goal: share ideas about how philanthropy can push traditional boundaries and challenge expectations.
At SFE, we see any shortcomings of explicitly STEM-based programs as an opportunity for growth in the realm of computational thinking.
Housed on the grounds of the 1964 World’s Fair in Corona, Queens, the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) has curiosity, discovery, and history built into its (literal) foundation.
Scratch is the world’s largest free coding platform for children — it helps young people use coding tools to create their own interactive media projects and share them in an active online community. The Scratch Foundation works to ensure that the Scratch platform remains free, open, and accessible to as many children around the world as possible.