Hour of Code builds a deeper understanding of the power of computing

Yes, we can all agree that this week’s big Hour of Code initiative is a publicity stunt, complete with celebrity video appearances by Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Miami Heat star Chris Bosh, actor Ashton Kutcher, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and others, but you know what?

A publicity stunt is exactly what we need.

By Mike Cassidy

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