• What are my responsibilities as a Kodely Leader?

    At Kodely, we have a thorough hiring process when working with our Leaders, and we pride ourselves in providing market-leading pay and opportunities to develop strong leadership and skills working with students in the classroom. Kodely Leaders bring great energy into each and every Kodely workshop and have a professional attitude with the workshops they… Read more

  • Developing Curious Kids with Kodely 

    Albert Einstein once said, “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” At Kodely, we believe that curiosity’s purpose is to encourage learning and growth. Below are reasons why curiosity is essential to child development and learning.  Why is Curiosity Important in Learning?  Curiosity is a fundamental characteristic… Read more

  • How Expanded Learning Programs Are Transforming Education in California? 

    Expanded Learning Programs (ELPs) have played a significant role in transforming education in California. These programs provide students valuable opportunities to engage in educational activities outside of traditional school hours, including before school, after school, and during the summer. Kodely, the first design thinking enrichment program for PreK–8th grade students, is playing a role in… Read more

  • How to Teach Kids to be Comfortable with Failure 

    Teaching kids to be comfortable with failure is an important life skill that can foster resilience, perseverance, and a growth mindset. Learning to fail from a young age helps children learn to pick themselves up when things don’t go as planned. Here are some strategies that we use at Kodely to help children develop a… Read more

  • Best Way to Teach Your Child Design Thinking

    Design thinking is a valuable skill that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. At Kodely, we realize that it’s important for students to understand that technology is not the solution to problems but tools people use to solve problems. Therefore, to effectively solve problems, technology should be built to keep the people using them at the… Read more

  • Why Schools Need to Incorporate Tech Literacy Education in their After School Programs 

    Technology education is a very important skill for students to master in the modern world, so the California Common Core State Standards have introduced specific expectations for students related to technology skills. Because of the recent addition of technology standards into school curriculum and their overall importance for future career opportunities, technology is used in… Read more