A 3-year journey from first line of code to autonomous drone programming
The FutureMakers program is not a club. It is a rigorous, standards-aligned academic program built on three years of scaffolded learning. Students who complete all three years graduate with approximately 360 hours of technical instruction—equivalent to several college-level computer science courses.
Foundations of Code & Logic
AI, Machine Learning & Robotics
Drones, Data Science & Entrepreneurship
We don't remediate. We accelerate.
Latino and Black characters, South LA problems, bilingual platform, and stories that matter to our students.
Students build real things every quarter. No multiple choice tests. Portfolio-ready work that shows employers what they can do.
Maps to AP Computer Science Principles. Portfolio-ready by 8th grade. Pathways to AP, dual enrollment, and beyond.
We don't lower the bar. We give students the ladder. Rigorous content + culturally sustaining pedagogy = power.
Powered by representation. Every unit features a CS Hero—a real Latino or Black scientist, engineer, or AI researcher whose work connects directly to what students are learning.
Pioneering computational work behind Apollo missions. Human computer who proved precision and excellence.
Co-creator of the ISA bus. Co-holder of 50+ patents. Shaped the architecture of modern computing.
Key programmer behind GPS technology. Work that literally mapped the world and changed navigation forever.
Founder of DAIR, advocate for responsible AI. Leading conversations about bias, data, and justice in AI.
Founder of Algorithmic Justice League. Exposed racial bias in AI systems. Fighting for digital equity.
Systems engineer driving space research. First African American woman to lead Aerospace Corporation.
A clear pathway to success
Students build CS vocabulary, create first portfolio entries, and develop growth mindset around debugging and problem-solving.
Key outcome: Fluency in computational thinking and basic Python. Confidence in facing complex problems.
Curriculum directly aligns to AP CSP standards. Students build AI ethics framework and connect with industry speaker series.
Key outcome: Ready for advanced coursework. Understanding of AI implications. Network with STEM professionals.
A mix of modalities for deeper understanding
Engaging storylines and levels that teach content through play. Fun doesn't mean easy—challenges scale to the student.
Students work in teams, critique each other's code, and learn that best solutions come from diverse perspectives.
Real hardware, real code, real impact. LEGO, Raspberry Pi, drones—students see their code come to life.
Monthly speakers, panel discussions, and Q&A with working engineers, data scientists, and entrepreneurs.