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Code.org

By: John J-H Kim, Lauren Barley and Allison M. Ciechanover
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:34
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Abstract

The case explores Hadi Partovi’s mission to provide every K-12 student in the United States the opportunity to learn computer science. Students can assess how Partovi transformed his passion into an organization that reached millions around the globe through the launch of not-for-profit Code.org and its well-known awareness building event entitled “The Hour of Code.” The case provides students the opportunity to consider the organization’s multifaceted approach, its team, and partnerships strategy. A particular focus is on the path taken by this relatively young social enterprise to address issues of scalability and sustainability.

Keywords

Nonprofit Organizations; Information Technology; Information Infrastructure; Applications and Software; Education; Education Industry; United States

Citation

Kim, John J-H, Lauren Barley, and Allison M. Ciechanover. "Code.org." Harvard Business School Case 317-008, July 2016. (Revised November 2018.)
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