Hello Reader! Computer programming is the new liberal art Programming gives young people agency over an increasingly complex and technologically sophisticated world. Seymour Papert asked more than 50 years ago, “Does the computer program the child or the child program the computer?” Answering that question in favor of the child is critical now more than ever. Developing, possessing, and wielding such computational fluency is essential for participating in democracy and thriving in an...

Dear Reader, After decades of working with schools across Australia and New Zealand, I'm thrilled to announce my return in late February and early March 2026. This isn't just another professional development tour. This is a chance for your school community to experience transformative learning adventures that combine progressive education traditions with cutting-edge computational thinking, project-based learning, and hands-on innovation. Why work with me? I don't just talk about good...

Hi Reader, It's a great joy to introduce educators to their heroes and creating learning adventures they never dreamed were possible. That’s why Gary spent fifteen years cultivating relationships with the wise and profound educators of Reggio Emilia, Italy. That effort culminated in the collaborative offering, The Language of Computation – Constructing Modern Knowledge in Reggio Emilia. Last April’s institute was deemed such an outstanding success that we have been invited back to Reggio to...