Aloha Kai Coders ‘ohana! 🌺 We’re excited to bring you the September issue of The Current. This month is all about listening, problem-solving, and celebrating creativity—in our classrooms, in our communities, and beyond!

I’ve spent years reading, reviewing, and scoring RFPs in my former career. But when I sat down to actually write and submit one  for the...

We’ve been wanting to launch a newsletter for a while now, and—true to our growth mindset—we’re making it happen!

Typically a soft-spoken and shy student, she rose above the noise of a crowded, echoing gym to deliver her project with clarity, composure, and a clear command of her subject. It was such a joy to watch her step into her voice and share her passion with pride.

Failure is a natural part of the learning process. It's about picking yourself up, adapting, and completing what you set out to do.

Today is the first day of Middle School for many of the kids that I’ve taught coding to and have been an Odyssey of the Mind coach to,...

October is cybersecurity month. What a great opportunity to help a local Girl Scouts troop earn their cybersecurity badge!

During the winter of 2020, my 8-year old was four months into her virtual routine. Virtual 3rd Grade. Virtual piano lessons. Virtual...

~ How a Lean Manufacturing Method Maximized the Productivity of my Team (of 9-year-olds!)

~ Using GPS? Thank Gladys West and her Growth Mindset Are you ever amazed by how your brain just knows how to get you where you’re going...

Some of my best friends are programmers. Something special happens when two co-workers sit in each other's space working on a problem. ...

One really cool thing that we like to do as we learn programming fundamentals, is to relate them back to the real-world. The concepts...

Turning an algorithm into a real-world activity. The humble peanut butter and jelly sandwich finally gets its turn in the spotlight.