Question

computer - science skills are important in todays world. in countries such as britain, china, and vietnam, most students learn computer programming, also called coding. however, many american schools dont offer computer - science classes. a group called code.org believes this should be changed. the group provides a first step in bringing computer science to u.s. schools. they offer a service called hour of code. hour of code gives students one hour of free online computer - science classes. code.org hopes this program will encourage all schools to teach computer programming. what is the main, or central, idea of the passage? hour of code allows students to spend one hour learning computer - science skills. code.org offers a way for more students to learn computer science. code.org believes that not enough schools in the united states offer computer - science classes.

Explanation:

The passage starts by highlighting the importance of computer - science skills and the lack of computer - science classes in American schools. Then it focuses on Code.org's efforts, specifically the Hour of Code program, to bring computer science to U.S. schools. The main idea is about Code.org providing an opportunity for more students to learn computer science.

Answer:

Code.org offers a way for more students to learn computer science.