Giving Kids Agency in a Tech-Driven World with Stewart Brown (Code4Kids) - TEC85

We gave kids devices.
We gave them apps.
We gave them AI.

But did we ever teach them what’s under the hood?

In this episode, I sit down with Stewart Brown from Code4Kids to talk about why tech literacy can’t wait until high school — and why this conversation is bigger than “learning to code.”

We dig into:

• Why K–8 is the missing link in digital literacy
• Why computer science should amplify core subjects — not compete with them
• Why engagement doesn’t automatically equal learning
• How understanding algorithms builds smarter, more intentional tech users
• Why banning technology isn’t a long-term solution
• What AI is exposing about our current education system

This isn’t about turning every student into a programmer.

It’s about helping kids move from passive consumers to informed, critical thinkers who understand the systems shaping their lives.

If this episode challenged you, share it with a colleague and let’s keep the conversation going.

Connect with Stewart Brown / Code4Kids

🌐 Website: https://c4k.io
💼 LinkedIn: Stewart Brown (Code for Kids)
📧 Email: [e-mail]

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