Asked by jensen ackles

Reason 1 why this course should be added. Be specific and explain. Use persuasive appeals-ethos, pathos, logos. Don’t just say “I like this class.” Make sure to cite any sources you use.
(This will be the 1st body paragraph in your letter)
Use this " I'm writing because I think we should add a new course called "Coding Basics" to our curriculum. It's a hands-on class where students learn simple programming concepts, build small apps and websites, and get comfortable using tools like Scratch and Python. Having this course would give students real-world skills for future jobs, boost problem-solving and creativity across subjects, and help make our school more tech-ready" to help write the first body paragraph make sure you dont use super proper grammar make sure you dont have the links to sources in the middle of the paragraph and only at the end

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I'm writing because I think we should add a new course called "Coding Basics" to our curriculum. It's a hands-on class where students learn simple programming concepts, build small apps and websites, and get comfortable using tools like Scratch and Python. Adding this course would give students real-world skills that employers already want — tech jobs and roles that use coding are growing much faster than average, so students who get exposure now will have a real advantage (logos). Teachers and industry folks agree that learning to code also strengthens problem-solving and creative thinking across subjects, so this isn't just a computer class, it's practice for thinking through tough problems (ethos). And honestly, it would mean a lot to kids who don't get tech at home — giving them the chance to build something that works can boost confidence and open doors they might not even know are there (pathos). For all those reasons — clear job relevance, proven cognitive benefits, and a big equity upside — Coding Basics is a practical, timely step to make our school more tech-ready.

Sources:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Software Developers" (occupational outlook): https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm
- Code.org, "Why computer science?" (benefits of CS education and equity arguments): https://code.org/promote/computer-science
- Jeannette M. Wing, "Computational Thinking," Communications of the ACM, 2006: https://cacm.acm.org/magazines/2006/3/2127-computational-thinking/fulltext