Coco Coders in the Press
From big news features to local shoutouts, here’s where we’re making headlines and sharing our love for kids' coding. Dive into our latest press hits and see how we’re helping the next generation of creators level up.
Coding as the 4th Pillar of Education
Parent Herald features Coco Coders founder Elizabeth Tweedale on why coding and computational literacy are the fourth pillar of modern education for kids. | Read more...
August 17, 2026
Why Banning AI & Teaching Literacy Share One Goal
Coco Coders founder and CEO, Elizabeth Tweedale, was recently featured in Scary Mommy in an insightful piece discussing one of the most pressing debates in modern education: AI in the classroom. | Read more...
August 17, 2026
Why Future Success Demands AI & Coding Literacy
What is the AI literacy gap? Founder & CEO Elizabeth Tweedale features on Silicon Valley as they analyse preparing the next generation for an AI-driven world. Learn why foundational coding and computational thinking are essential skills for tomorrow's workforce. | Read more...
July 14, 2026
Why Banning AI in Schools is a Major Misstep
Writing for Entrepreneur UK, Coco Coders CEO Elizabeth Tweedale explains why sweeping classroom AI bans are a mistake, and how structured technology education prepares children to confidently shape the future. | Read more...
June 15, 2026
Coco Coders Raises $2.5M to Expand AI & Coding Education
Our growth reflects rising demand from parents, educators, and schools seeking technology-focused learning opportunities for younger students as artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly important part of daily life and future workforce preparation... Rather than treating coding as a niche extracurricular activity, many families now see AI literacy and computational thinking as foundational skills for future academic and career pathways." | Read more...
June 1, 2026
Coco Coders Grows Kids' Coding Classes After $2.5M Raise
Our triple ARR growth since seed funding in 2024 reflects what we've long believed. Parents, educators and communities are actively seeking programs that prepare kids for a technology-driven world, and they are not waiting for traditional school systems to catch up. | Read more...
May 18, 2026
Preparing the First Generation of the Unknown Workforce
In a world where the World Economic Forum predicts that 65% of children will enter jobs that don’t yet exist, "picking a path" at age 17 is no longer a viable strategy. Elizabeth Tweedeale speaks to Geek Wire to explore how we are preparing kids for the "Unknown Workforce" of tomorrow. | Read more...
May 4, 2026
Is AI Replacing Critical Thinking?
Featured in Digital Journal, Coco Coders discusses the vital role of critical thinking in the age of AI. Learn why our curriculum focuses on the "how" and "why" of coding to ensure students develop the analytical skills needed to navigate a tech-heavy future responsibly | Read more...
April 20, 2026
Why Kids Should Learn Coding in the Age of AI
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, many parents wonder if AI will make learning to code obsolete. Elizabeth Tweedale, founder of Coco Coders, recently appeared on the Mothers of Boys Survival Guide podcast to explain why the opposite is true. | Read more...
April 20, 2026
Teachers Are Learning AI at the Same Time as Students
The traditional "fountain of knowledge" model of teaching is evolving. Coco Coders founder Elizabeth Tweedale speaks with Tech Times about the "quiet revolution" in classrooms, where educators and students are now navigating the world of Artificial Intelligence together as co-investigators. | Read more...
March 30, 2026