![]() By Luis Aguayo & Jose Cardenas During the Computer Science Education Week, December 9 to December 15, Hubbard participated in the Hour of Code. Hour of Code is dedicated to computer coding and what it can do in the present and also the future. It was started to help promote computer science in the U.S. and increase participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education throughout the world. In the year 2020, it is estimated that there will be 1,000,000 more computer science jobs than there are students in the field. Currently, only 1 out of 10 schools in the U.S. offer computer science classes. Fortunately for Hubbard students, they have the option to take this class and the computer science teachers do not take this for granted. Ms. Dmytrow, Ms. Geenen, and Mr. O’Hara introduced students to Code.org, a website that introduces what code is and teaches how to code in a fun, engaging way. During the Week of Code, specially trained computer science students introduced coding to students, family and teachers. “The best part was that I was able to teach other teachers how to code,” said Karen Gutierrez, Div. 403. “That was a great experience.” Students also had the chance to complete all of the Hour of Code lessons which awarded students with prizes such as a 10GB Dropbox space, $10 in Skype credits, and free game downloads. 800 Hubbard students participated in the Week of Code. 18 Hubbard students were asked to introduce coding to the staff members at CPS headquarters. This opportunity was an honor for the students and their teachers because only three other schools in the city were invited. As one can see, coding is a subject that should be introduced to everyone. You don’t have to be a computer geek to learn as long as you want to be part of a growing career field.
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![]() By Angel Arellano & Erik Ayala On Monday January 6, 2014, the polar vortex gripped most of the nation, forcing schools and businesses to close. Chicago has not seen this kind of weather for over two decades, so it caught everyone by surprise. The extreme cold temperatures caused havoc over the city. Chicago Public schools cancelled classes for Monday and Tuesday. This was the second time CPS has had to cancel classes for students due to the weather in less than 5 years. Hubbard students’ winter vacation was extended when CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett decided the well-being of students was at risk. The fact that many students in the southwest area walk and take public transit to and from school left many of these students vulnerable to the dangerous weather. The decision was made late Sunday when local meteorologists decided the weather would drop to a chilling -15 to -20. Meteorologists advised people to stay inside and and avoid unnecessary travel. The low temperatures also had other dangerous effects such as frostbite that would set into your body with five minutes of outside exposure. The snowstorm made many roads dangerous and difficult to maneuver. There were some criticism directed at CPS by the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and parents about the length of time it took to reach a final decision. The parents of many students were confronted with the problem of what they were going to do with their children since school was not in session. Some parents counted on schools remaining open for those that didn’t have anywhere to leave their children while they were at work. CPS students will have to make up the two day of lost instruction. According to CPS, missed instructional days will be made up on March 28th and June 11th which will push summer break back to June 12th. |
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