Community Partners
As a Bold Idea partner, your students will benefit from a high-quality and proven program that will grow in their interest and skill development in computer science, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. Our program blends hands-on learning in computer science and mentoring from technology professionals. Weekly sessions are held at your location, and Bold Idea serves as an after-school coding club for students. We match each community partner with a north Texas company who provides volunteer mentors and opportunities for career exploration.
Build multi-year partnerships with elementary and middle schools in Dallas ISD, as well as organizations that serve students in Dallas ISD
Explore new partnerships with other north Texas school districts
Our Goals
2025-2026 School Year
The ideaSpark Computer Science Education & Mentoring Program is available online at these Dallas ISD schools:
Billy Earl Dade Middle School
Charles Rice Learning Center
Dallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J Hay
Dr. Frederick Douglass Todd Sr. Middle School
George Bannerman Dealey Montessori
Jack Lowe Sr Elementary School
John Neely Bryan Elementary (Spring 2026)
Lincoln High School and
Humanities/Communications Magnet
Margaret B Henderson Elementary
Mark Twain School for Talented and Gifted
Paul L. Dunbar Learning Center
Rosemont Upper and Lower Schools
Tom C. Gooch Elementary School
Whitney Young Jr Elementary School
William Lipscomb Elementary School
Woodrow Wilson High School
Young Women’s STEAM Academy at Balch Springs
By collaborating with Bold Idea, Schools and Community Centers can:
>> Bring enthusiasm for computer science and math with your students and an appreciation for collaborating with others, applying critical thinking, and communicating to an audience
>> Meet your goals in computer science and STEM education, ensuring students grow up not just using technology but learning how to create it
>> Expand opportunities for students to explore careers in technology and engineering, by working with technology mentors, taking company tours, and hearing from guest speakers
Community partners provide Bold Idea at least one of the following resources:
Student participants
Bold Idea can be offered as an after-school coding club for your 5th to 8th grade students, and we’ll provide the posters, flyers, and guest speakers to get them excited. Computer science can be learned by students of any skill level, age, gender, race, or ethnicity. Students struggling in math may find that the math used in computer science offers a different perspective.
Classroom and computers
Computer labs as well as classrooms and libraries set up with laptop computers make great learning spaces for Bold Idea. The digital tools and coding environments we use are online. We just need a dependable Internet connection.
Staff Support
A teacher or staff member serves as the advisor for the Bold Idea coding club, supporting student marketing and registration, communicating to parents, preparing for Demo Day, and coordinating weekly with volunteers.
Community Partner Next Steps
To see how your school or community center can partner with Bold Idea in north Texas, please contact Robyn Brown.