Big Tech Continues to Supply Free Coding Curriculum to Schools

Big Tech firms are now offering free resources and curriculum to schools, a strategy that has been in place for the past 15 years, according to The Verge and New York Times education reporter Natasha Singer. In her book *Coding Kids*, Singer details how companies have long promoted computers and coding skills in classrooms, promising students a path to future jobs. The latest wave positions coding as the “hot new thing” in tech, with schools urged to adopt these materials to keep students from falling behind. The companies’ pro‑bono approach gives schools immediate access to up‑to‑date tools and lesson plans, while reinforcing the tech industry’s presence in education. As more schools integrate these resources, students gain essential digital skills, and the industry’s influence in shaping curricula grows.