Free K–12 Curriculum for Computer Science and AI | Code.org

Code.org: AI and Computer Science Education

Mission: A global nonprofit dedicated to ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn how AI works, how to reason with it, and how to create with it.
Core Philosophy: AI fluency, grounded in computer science, is considered a "core literacy" for all students, teaching critical thinking, problem-solving, and agency.
Key Statistics:
- 107 million student accounts.
- 1.94 billion "Hours of Code" / "Hours of AI" served.
- 3 million teachers supported.
- Active in 190 countries.
Curriculum & Resources:
- Provides free, standards-aligned K–12 curriculum for computer science and AI.
- Courses are available in over 20 languages.
- Includes specific resources like "AI Foundations" (high school course), "AI for Oceans," and "How AI Makes Decisions."
- Offers a 15-minute video series on Generative AI.
Teacher Support:
- Provides professional learning opportunities for educators at all experience levels.
- Offers flexible lesson plans that can be integrated into existing CS classes or across other subject areas.
Systemic Impact:
- Collaborates with governments and institutions to define the global AI Literacy Framework.
- Works with policymakers to advocate for AI and computer science education as a foundational requirement in schools.
- Supports district leaders with resources to expand local access at no cost.
Upcoming Initiatives: The organization is launching the "Hour of AI" this fall to build upon the momentum of the "Hour of Code."