CTD grad and instructor Cruz Nuñez featured in the North State Journal

As a graduate of Code the Dream, Cruz Nuñez shared his experience with the North Carolina’s new statewide newspaper, the North State Journal. Cruz describes his experience as an immigrant and the challenges he and other students have in seeking out higher education. Please read the full article here.

This article in the North State Journal comes a week after Cruz’s publication in the High School Journal. We cannot wait to see what Cruz does next!

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