Pluspunten
There are some truly great humans who have worked at Code.org. The mission and values are inspiring and great on paper (on paper only; read the Cons for a better understanding).
Minpunten
- The CEO is manipulative, harmful, and unwilling to be challenged. He regularly demonstrates deeply problematic behaviors and has yet to face any real accountability. In Spring 2022, he went on a wildly inappropriate tirade that caused significant harm to a number of marginalized employees. There was no accountability for this behavior, nor acknowledgment of the harm caused by the org. Many folks (who had the ability/privilege to do so) left as a result. - The recent "unifying" approach is your typical "no politics" culture that has been plaguing the tech industry in recent years. Despite an org that claims to prioritize equity, this CEO (and other senior leadership) is more interested in prioritizing the comfort of certain political identities over the safety of students, teachers, and employees who are part of marginalized groups. - Managers and employees often get burnt out quickly as they try to challenge leadership and push things in the right direction. The CEO refuses to be challenged and it is impossible to navigate or effect change. - This org is a classic example of "when someone shows you who they are; believe them" -- it is clear they are unwilling to listen to feedback, despite the values they claim. Mission is not enough - it matters *how* you get there and this org does not "walk the walk".