Bronx High School of Science Seniors Tackle the Digital Divide

In an age where technology drives nearly every industry, from finance and medicine to media and government, the ability to code is no longer optional—it is essential. Yet, in many parts of New York City, access to high-quality programming education remains scarce, particularly for underserved communities.

That gap did not go unnoticed by a group of determined Bronx students. Evan Yang, a senior at Bronx High School of Science, co-founded Code4NYC along with classmates during his sophomore year . What started as a modest idea among friends quickly transformed into a youth-powered movement that has now delivered more than 1,200 hours of free programming classes to over 120 students across the city .

The success of Code4NYC

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