When it comes to girls who code must it be "perfection or bust"? Only about a quarter of computer professionals are women--and that's actually down from 1990 when it was 36%. Girls Who Code is a non-profit organization whose mission is to change all that by closing the gender gap in computer science. And we'll need them--without girls, we will literally not have enough people to fill coding jobs in the US.

When it comes to girls who code must it be "perfection or bust"? Only about a quarter of computer professionals are women--and that's actually down from 1990 when it was 36%. Girls Who Code is a non-profit organization whose mission is to change all that by closing the gender gap in computer science. And we'll need them--without girls, we will literally not have enough people to fill coding jobs in the US.

Reshma Saujani, Why We Need Girls Who Code

Inflection Point with Lauren Schiller - one of the only nationally syndicated radio shows and one of the first podcasts ever \ to exclusively feature conversations with women about how to build power and lead change aired from 2015-2024. Grab a copy of the book based on the show which distills over 200 interviews into 5 steps for change, along with stories and advice for how to take care of yourself and each other: <a href="https://wwnorton.com/books/9781682687888">It’s a Good Day to Change the World</a>. Every episode is now archived at the American Archive of Public Broadcasting, where you’ll hear incredible stories from leaders working towards an equal, just, and joy-filled world. You’ll come away from every conversation with context, hope and inspiration. Plus, you’ll get expert advice and the tools you need to take action on the issues that matter to you–at home, at work and in the world. Produced in partnership with KALW 91.7FM in San Francisco and PRX.

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Inflection Point with Lauren Schiller - one of the only nationally syndicated radio shows and one of the first podcasts ever \ to exclusively feature conversations with women about how to build power and lead change aired from 2015-2024. Grab a copy of the book based on the show which distills over 200 interviews into 5 steps for change, along with stories and advice for how to take care of yourself and each other: It’s a Good Day to Change the World. Every episode is now archived at the American Archive of Public Broadcasting, where you’ll hear incredible stories from leaders working towards an equal, just, and joy-filled world. You’ll come away from every conversation with context, hope and inspiration. Plus, you’ll get expert advice and the tools you need to take action on the issues that matter to you–at home, at work and in the world. Produced in partnership with KALW 91.7FM in San Francisco and PRX.

Inflection Point with Lauren Schiller - one of the only nationally syndicated radio shows and one of the first podcasts ever \ to exclusively feature conversations with women about how to build power and lead change aired from 2015-2024. Grab a copy of the book based on the show which distills over 200 interviews into 5 steps for change, along with stories and advice for how to take care of yourself and each other: <a href="https://wwnorton.com/books/9781682687888" rel="noopener noreferrer">It’s a Good Day to Change the World</a>.&nbsp;Every episode is now archived at the American Archive of Public Broadcasting, where you’ll hear incredible stories from leaders working towards an equal, just, and joy-filled world. You’ll come away from every conversation with context, hope and inspiration. Plus, you’ll get expert advice and the tools you need to take action on the issues that matter to you–at home, at work and in the world. Produced in partnership with KALW 91.7FM in San Francisco and PRX.&nbsp;

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