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Hello World CS Launches AI Story Studio: Empowering Students to Explore AI Literacy Through Creativity and Code

Hello World CS announces the launch of AI Story Studio, a standalone module that helps students explore AI literacy through storytelling, creativity, and coding.

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Small Start, Big Impact: Building a District-Wide CS Program with Rocketship Schools

In a case study in collaboration with Rocketship Schools, we examined the challenges of implementing STEM education, our solution, and its impact with the district.

ClassVR Partners with Hello World CS to Bring Immersive Virtual Reality Experiences to More School Districts Nationwide

Hello World CS customers to receive ClassVR headsets.

Press Release: Hello World CS Launches AI Story Studio

Hello World CS announces the launch of AI Story Studio, a standalone module that helps students explore AI literacy through storytelling, creativity, and coding.

Is Block-Based Programming “Real” Coding?

Explore how block-based programming goes beyond beginner tools to teach core coding concepts, foster computational thinking, and bridge the gap to real-world development.

Learning Emerging Technologies: A Framework for Lifelong Learning

Emerging technologies like AI, VR, and data science are transforming how we learn and work. The LET Framework—Connect, Comprehend, Critique, Create, Contribute—offers a clear path for lifelong learning. Link new tech to what you know, explore its workings, question its impact, build meaningful projects, and share your insights to stay curious and adaptable in a rapidly changing world.

Press Release: Hello World CS Launches Free Interdisciplinary Earth Day Projects

We're excited to announce the launch of free projects designed to engage elementary, middle, and high school students in environmental problem-solving through computer science.

AI Literacy in K-12 Education: Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Future

Artificial intelligence is transforming how we learn, work, and create. Seven out of ten youth have used at least one type of generative AI tool. With the growing influence of AI in daily life, students need more than just technical skills. They must think critically about AI, engage with it actively, and understand its impact on the world around them.

Benefits of Virtual Reality (VR) in Education

Virtual Reality (VR) is often framed as a tool for exploration, but its true potential in education lies in creation. While many implementations focus on simulations—students passively experiencing historical events or scientific phenomena—this approach misses the real power of VR. In the classroom, VR should be more than a digital field trip; it should be a canvas for students to build, experiment, and bring ideas to life.

Unlocking Student Potential: The Power of Agency in Learning

Traditional education has focused on compliance. Students follow instructions, complete assignments, and absorb information. Research shows that students learn more when they take an active role. Student agency shifts the focus from passive learning to decision-making, exploration, and problem-solving.