Posted Date: 12/13/2018
3rd-5th-grade students at Ruiz Elementary participated in a week-long Code-A-Thon. Coding teaches valuable skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking and creativity, skills necessary for academic success. To conclude the week, guest speaker Mr. Jeremy Cantu, a software developer in Austin, Texas, discussed the importance of coding and programming in everyday life. They went through steps on how to create a webpage using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. The inquisitive students had a variety of questions for the speaker. Mr. Cantu is a former graduate of the United High School Engineering Magnet and Texas A&M College Station.