Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will compete against New York City Public District Schools in Brooklyn to sign up more schools for the national computer science competition, the Hour of Code challenge. As one of the nation’s leading districts for computer science implementation, CPS will encourage schools and students across the District to participate in a valuable computer science experience. This challenge from the NYC Public Schools District in Brooklyn brings an exciting twist to the Hour of Code this year—with the prize of bragging rights going to the school District with the highest percentage of schools registered for Hour of Code events by December 7. In 2013, CPS placed first worldwide in the Hour of Code and in 2014, the District took 3rd place in the challenge. The Hour of Code is a global computer science movement that teaches children the basics of computer coding through engaging online tutorials. CPS won the Hour of Code in 2012 and placed third last year. This year’s Hour of Code spans December 7th through 13th—Computer Science Week. Events can be organized during any time of that week, and one-hour tutorials are available in 40 plus languages for those seeking to apply. Schools are encouraged to register for the Hour of Code at www.hourofcode.com/cps by the deadline of December 7.