I'm excited to write about my newest project, KidsCanCode . I've been strongly in favor of increased computer science instruction for kids for some time. However, the more I've gotten involved with schools, the more I realize that the public school system (nor even private schools in most cases) is not going to be able to address the problem. K-12 education is focused solely on serving the standardized testing agenda, and tightening budgets will only make it more so.
See Code.org for more, including some eye-opening stats.
So what's the solution? I believe there is plenty of interest out there from parents, educators, and organizations - we just need more people to work to make it happen. At KidsCanCode we're going to be building affordable after-school programs and workshops that will get more kids the hands-on experience with technology that will spark a lifelong interest.