North Royalton High School (NRHS) continues to champion technology education in STEM fields. The school's commitment was highlighted recently when representatives from Case Western Reserve University's (CWRU) Girls Who Code Club visited AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A classes.
Jeff Rhodes, technology teacher at NRHS, has been at the forefront of this initiative, running a successful Girls Who Code Club at the high school for five years. His efforts have created a strong foundation for students interested in computer science and programming.
Building on this momentum, CWRU students Ishika Mishra, Morgan Pascoe, and Joy Fan shared their experiences and promoted CWRU's free programming clubs to NRHS students. The university offers two tracks: Python programming on Saturdays and Arduino programming on Sundays, both running for eight weekly sessions from late September to mid-November. These sessions, held at CWRU's campus, provide students with valuable skills in Python, C++, circuitry, and problem-solving.
The collaboration between NRHS and CWRU underscores the importance of providing diverse learning opportunities in technology. It also emphasizes the school's dedication to preparing students for future careers in the ever-evolving tech industry.
Rhodes expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "This collaboration with CWRU opens up even more opportunities for our students to explore coding and computer science.”