Bold Idea is tackling the computer science opportunity gap for Dallas ISD students. Our after-school Coding Clubs combine project-based learning in computer science and mentoring from industry professionals. We partner with local corporations and Dallas ISD schools in under-resource neighborhoods. Together, we are creating a pathway to careers requiring technology skills for Dallas students - especially those marginalized by race and income. Through 28 learning sessions, for a total of 56 hours during the school year, students work with mentors on hands-on coding projects that prioritize development in computer science and digital literacy skills, as well as critical thinking, collaboration, and communication.
This North Texas Giving Day, we’re on a mission to raise $75,000 to support our ideaSpark Coding Clubs — and we need your help to get there! Your donation will help us bring computer science education to 330 students across 15 Dallas ISD schools during the 2025–2026 school year.
Too many kids miss out on learning computer science simply because of where they live or what school they attend. That’s not okay. Every student, regardless of zip code, deserves the chance to discover their potential and prepare for a future filled with possibilities.
When you give, you’re doing more than supporting a program, you’re helping close the opportunity gap and giving students the tools they need to succeed in a tech-driven world. Let’s make sure all students have access to the skills that can change their lives.
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Technology touches just about every part of our lives — and yet, far too many students still don’t get the chance to learn the skills they need to thrive in a tech-driven world. In many Dallas ISD schools, especially those serving Black, Latinx, and economically disadvantaged students, computer science isn’t even offered. And when it is, schools often lack the funding or resources to do it well.
That’s a big problem. Learning computer science opens doors — to college, to great jobs, to opportunities that can change lives. In fact, computing jobs are the top source of new wages in the U.S., and students who major in computer science can earn 40% more than the average college graduate.
This matters even more in Dallas, where one in three tech jobs in Texas is based, and demand is only growing. Experts predict the local tech workforce will grow 17% over the next decade.
Your support helps close this opportunity gap. When you invest in computer science education, you’re not just helping students learn to code, you’re helping them build brighter futures.
Bold Idea creates access to Computer Science in under-resourced communities and prepares students for the technology careers of the future.
This North Texas Giving Day, we’re on a mission to raise $75,000 to support our ideaSpark Coding Clubs — and we need your help to get there! Your donation will help us bring computer science education to 330 students across 15 Dallas ISD schools during the 2025–2026 school year.
Equity Is at the Heart of What We Do
At Bold Idea, we believe every student deserves the chance to learn computer science and create with technology—no matter their race, gender, or income. That’s why we’re committed to being an anti-racist organization and intentionally working to close the opportunity gap for students who are too often left out.
Being anti-racist means creating a space where everyone, our team, our volunteers, and especially our students, feels seen, heard, and respected. We know the opportunity gap in education didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of long-standing systems that haven’t treated all communities fairly. We're working to change that by making sure our programs are welcoming, inclusive, and truly serve the students who need them most.
Our Board, staff, and volunteers are all part of that mission. Together, we’re creating learning spaces where different perspectives are valued, and students can thrive as their full selves. When we make computer science education more equitable in North Texas, we’re not just preparing students for great careers - we’re helping build a more diverse and inclusive tech industry for the future.
View our current participation opportunities.
Online Volunteering
Hexagon Club
Online
Online Volunteering
Mentor Young Coders
Zoom call
In-Person Volunteering
Board Member
Accenture
Organization name
Bold Idea
Causes
Education - STEM
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Other
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
PO Box 140904