Hood Code is an organization that provides free coding classes to students who live in New York City's public housing. These apartments are home to more than half a million low-income families and individuals, and 25% of them are under the age of 18.

Date &amp; Time: Thursday, April 11th at 2 pm ET <br><br> In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, an Out-of-school time (OST) programs expert and former assistant superintendent will outline the three elements essential to their success, and some practical ways to ensure that OST programs become vital community resources that promote both personal and academic growth for students in any district.

A total solar eclipse is likely a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and leaders of many districts in the path don't want students to miss it. Or, they don't want students and their families to get stuck in traffic created by sightseers.

Livingston schools will dismiss hours before the eclipse so students are not tempted to look directly at the sun without protective eyewear during their usual dismissal time, the superintendent said.