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Mar 16, 2025 18 min

72. Dreams for Schools

from Affton Unplugged Hosted by tbracht

Welcome to a special episode of Affton Unplugged, where Superintendent Travis Bracht takes you inside the exciting Dreams for Schools student showcase at Gotsch Intermediate School. Explore how students in grades three through five are designing their own video games in a remarkable 10-week after-school coding club session, aimed at making science, technology, engineering, art, and math accessible to young minds. Learn about the unique collaboration between Affton School District and the California-based nonprofit, Dreams for Schools, which is dedicated to sparking creativity and excitement for technology education. Hear from Executive Director Nithin Jilla and program coordinators on their mission to inspire elementary students and prepare them for the future. Meet the dedicated Affton facilitators, parents, and, most importantly, the students themselves, as they share their experiences, challenges, and ultimate achievements in this empowering initiative.

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72. Dreams for Schools

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  1. 0:27 Podcast Introduction
  2. 2:20 Meet the Dreams for Schools Team
  3. 6:15 Community Engagement Highlights
  4. 8:02 Insights from Program Coordinators
  5. 9:44 Teacher Perspectives on Coding Club
  6. 11:49 Parent and Student Experiences
  7. 16:25 Principal’s Take on Student Growth
  8. 17:41 Final Thoughts and Highlights

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