ewong

Re:Volunteering with ScriptEd on Thursday August 30, 2018 @12:43PM (#17878168)

ScriptEd employee here too... AND I'm also volunteering to teach a class because our students are so great.

If you are unable to volunteer, you can support our work by volunteering here: https://www.scripted.org/give/ or connect with us on social media! https://twitter.com/scriptedorg

Re:Volunteering with ScriptEd on Thursday August 30, 2018 @12:30PM (#17878032)

Love that!

Re:NYC and SF devs needed to teach coding in high schools on Thursday August 02, 2018 @02:44PM (#17674254)

You're the best - thanks for sharing!

NYC and SF devs needed to teach coding in high schools

Posted by ewong on Thursday August 02, 2018 @02:35PM
from the self-post dept.

ScriptEd brings professional software developers into under-resourced high schools to teach students to code. In 2018-19, we will reach over 1,200 students in 50 high schools in NYC and the Bay Area. With a community of over 300 volunteers, ScriptEd is a great way to meet like-minded people, help youth access careers in tech, and make a big impact in your community with your skills and free...

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Re:Volunteers needed to teach web dev in NYC and Bay Area on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @06:56PM (#15299099)

We're a nonprofit, so our goal isn't really to make money. But we apply for grants and receive donations like most nonprofits!

Re:Volunteers needed to teach web dev in NYC and Bay Area on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @06:50PM (#15299062)

lol Raul is one of our volunteers... We just told everyone that we posted on Hacker News today. He's real and his class just recently started, but glad his comment is so awesome that you think it's fake!

Re:Volunteers needed to teach web dev in NYC and Bay Area on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @06:45PM (#15299045)

I'm not sure that I fully understand the question, but students participate in the class free of charge. It is offered either as an elective or afterschool club. ScriptEd has staff that helps manage logistics and other operational needs, but the volunteers teach the class with support from ScriptEd staff. Hope that answers what you are asking!

Re:Volunteers needed to teach web dev in NYC and Bay Area on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @05:50PM (#15298651)

we use a lot of bitly links... you found something that we use for our classes!

The NY and SFBay bitly links don't have the same naming convention. This is what you are looking for: bit.ly/ScriptEdSFBAYvolunteer

Re:Volunteers needed to teach web dev in NYC and Bay Area on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @05:48PM (#15298631)

Haha, I don't think many employers would be too happy about two full school days out of the office every week. We generally have volunteers teach in the morning or in the afternoon. It depends on school sites, but it's a total of 2-3 hours per week in the classroom. Apply at the link and we can tell you what's available and see if something works!

You can check out our curriculum here: https://github.com/ScriptEdcurriculum/curriculum17-18

Hope that helps!

Re:Volunteers needed to teach web dev in NYC and Bay Area on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @05:45PM (#15298602)

We agree that Mission Bit does great work too! But yeah, we also work directly with SF and Oakland public schools, just not the same ones. Another thing that makes us different is that we focus on preparing our students for paid internships in high schools. Sounds like we agree that more students should access CS education.

Re:Volunteers needed to teach web dev in NYC and Bay Area on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @05:02PM (#15298216)

We love to hear this! Hope your school year goes really well!

Volunteers needed to teach web dev in NYC and Bay Area

Posted by ewong on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @04:49PM
from the self-post dept.

Hi HN! ScriptEd (www.scripted.org) is looking for volunteers to teach twice a week from September until June, to students attending under-resourced high schools. This is a great way to give back, volunteer in your community, and network with like-minded individuals. Volunteers teach as part of a four-person team, with support from ScriptEd staff. Apply at bit.ly/ScriptEdVolunteerNYC or...

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Re:NYC devs needed to volunteer teaching code with ScriptEd on Monday August 22, 2016 @12:38PM (#12337512)

come work with us! need awesome devs that care about the future of tech!