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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 8, 2021
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Pendergast launches Python coding program for students BY LAUREN SERRATO
West Valley View Staff Writer
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endergast Elementary School District is equipping middle school students at Villa de Paz Elementary School with the training and tools to reach success in today’s technology-based society by expanding its partnership with West-MEC. With more than 10,000 computing jobs available in Arizona, the Pendergast district has introduced a new computer sciences initiative at Villa de Paz Elementary School to provide students the skills to fill those jobs. “One of the things that we saw as a school is really being able to provide opportunity and access to all our students,” said Abraham Gonzalez, Villa de Paz Elementary School principal.
“The Villa de Paz Computer Science Academy encourages and supports creative expression and problem solving. It empowers students to be creators, not just consumers of technology. The academy challenges and inspires students to explore their creativity and experience learning in unimaginable ways.” This partnership expansion allows the Pendergast district to provide advanced computer sciences coursework to middle school students to enhance the Villa De Paz computer science program and create further opportunities for students. In partnership with TechSmart, Villa de Paz Elementary School teachers in grades sixth through eighth will be trained in the Python coding curriculum and will be equipped to teach Py-
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thon to all of their students. Python is a computer coding program that allows students to work quickly and integrate systems more effectively. Computer coding programs are used to give computers and machines a set of instructions on what actions to perform. These programs allow individuals in the technology industry to create computer softwares, operating systems and mobile applications. Don Neville, seventh and eighth grade computer science teacher at Villa de Paz, has witnessed the program in action, as his students are learning various STEM skills that he said will better prepare them for high school and beyond, in college and in their future careers. “I am honored and privileged to be one of the Villa de Paz Computer Sci-
ence Academy educators,” Neville said. “Through my years as a computer science teacher at Villa de Paz Elementary School, I have witnessed the great impact that the program has had in our students’ lives. I am excited to help roll out this new initiative and continue impacting our students in a positive way,” Neville said. “I truly believe that many outstanding technology leaders will come out of the Villa de Paz Computer Science Academy and will make a difference in the world. I am proud to say that the Villa de Paz Computer Science Academy provides exceptional educational experiences for our students to have the knowledge, skills and opportunities
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