Coding immersion coming to Sioux Falls schools

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2. I question the value of learning coding

when they haven't obtained the basic skills of learning the alphabet or basic math such as addition and subtraction along with some set theory such as learning about the union and intersection concepts. I think that around 4th grade they should start acquiring keyboarding and coding skills, but prior to that time the more traditional curriculum should apply.

There will be a lot of money spent on computers and technology when the students don't have the knowledge of respecting property rather than throwing it on the ground when they are frustrated. Part of the early grades is acquiring social skills and how to behave around other people of the same age. I see a lot of potential problems with immersion at this level of education.