Inside Code.org's Mission With the Founders

The Partovi brothers, founders of Code.org, discuss their mission to provide equal educational opportunities in computer science, addressing gender disparities and the American Dream. Code.org has significantly impacted K-12 education by training teachers and increasing female participation. Despite challenges, the nonprofit is supported by major tech companies.

What was the primary motivation behind the founding of code.org?

• To create a new social media platform

• To provide equal educational opportunities in computer science

• To develop a new programming language

• To offer online shopping services

What percentage of computing jobs nationwide are held by women?

• 25%

• 10%

• 5%

• 50%

What is the main focus of code.org to address gender disparity in tech?

• Offering scholarships to male students

• Creating more tech startups

• Changing the education pipeline

• Developing new software tools

How many students are currently using code.org materials?

• 25 million

• 50 million

• 10 million

• 5 million

What is the key factor in the success of code.org's educational initiatives?

• American teachers

• Government policies

• Advanced technology

• Corporate sponsorships

How many teachers has code.org trained to teach computer science?

• 70,000

• 50,000

• 30,000

• 10,000

Which companies are the largest donors to code.org?

• Twitter, LinkedIn, and Snapchat

• Tesla, SpaceX, and Netflix

• Amazon, Facebook, and Microsoft

• Google, Apple, and IBM