With Bold Idea, students learn computer science by creating hands-on computing projects and building relationships with technology mentors. Students participate in the ideaSpark Coding Clubs program through their Dallas ISD school or through an online Coding Club available to any north Texas student.
We partner with Dallas ISD and north Texas companies to provide girls and minority students a pathway to pursue careers requiring computer science and interpersonal skills. > Learn about Coding Clubs
Why Bold Idea
Bold Idea helps students gain confidence and essential computer science skills. As a result, they are able to create their bold ideas - from online games and apps to websites and machine learning programs. We start building student interest and skills as early as 3rd grade and continue to support them through 12th grade. As a result, they are prepared to succeed in challenging computer science and math subjects in high school and college - and ready for the workforce.
Broadening equitable student access to computer science education is critical, and not just to fill the increasing number of computing-intensive jobs in the workforce. Computer science teaches students to apply critical thinking to solve complex problems, creativity to foster new ideas, and skills to drive innovation.
Since 2017:
466
young coders served
35%
overall student retention
449
volunteer mentors
8,642
cumulative mentoring hours
Get Involved with Bold Idea
We collaborate with corporations, schools, and community organizations to help students obtain the technology skills and credentials they need to be successful in today's workforce. Together, we are creating a future where ALL students have access to critical computer science skills and can become qualified for careers in technology and engineering. >> Learn more
Corporate Sponsor
Support weekly computer science learning and mentoring by funding one or several Coding Clubs in Dallas ISD.
individual donor
Your one-time or monthly gift goes a long way to ensuring that more north Texas students have access to life-changing computer science education.
Corporate Partner
Your company can help students build new technology skills by engaging your employees in giving back as volunteer Mentors.
>> Become a Corporate Partner
Community Partner
Bring Bold Idea to your Dallas ISD school or after-school program in Dallas.
Our 2021-2022 Annual Sponsors
The following organizations support Bold Idea throughout the year with their annual sponsorship and grant funding commitments.
Gigabyte Sponsors
Megabyte Sponsors
In-Kind Support
