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Ed Farm, in partnership with Birmingham City Schools, announced the unveiling of the South Hampton Innovation Library, the first learning space designed by Ed Farm through its Ed Farm “Spaces” initiative. Spaces furthers the company’s vision to create an inventive world where all people have access to the tools they need to fill or create the jobs of the future and provides cutting-edge STEM opportunities for students and teachers in Birmingham.

What’s the difference between virtual reality and augmented reality, you ask? Virtual reality or VR is a technology that simulates a three-dimensional world for users to explore using a headset or tablet. Augmented reality or AR is a digital display of the physical world that includes added objects or elements using a camera lens. Another […]

I grew up in the ever-growing city of Birmingham, AL — a city filled with endless talent, not enough opportunities. The youth in Birmingham possess a unique type of magic that many people overlook. The fashion, slang, music, and art the black people in this city create are just mesmerizing. As I matriculated through my […]

Let’s face it; public speaking anxiety is a REAL thing. 75% of the population suffers from glossophobia, which is the fear of public speaking. I can personally say I used to be a part of that 75% and never imagined myself giving others advice about public speaking. I remember the first day I was told […]

Although history highlights excellent strides for women, especially within the United States, collectively, there is still so much work to be done to ensure that women are provided paths towards personal, fiscal, and political independence. On that note, although the statistics in light of the global pandemic may highlight especially jarring figures, it is essential […]

Each year, as we near the celebration of the life and work of Dr. King., I am drawn to a book I hold dear – Martin Luther King, Jr., I Have A Dream – Writings and Speeches That Changed the World, by James M. Washington. Today, my attention was captured by a speech Dr. King […]

The outcome of the 2020 election, on a local, state, and federal level, will undoubtedly have wide-reaching implications for every American. With so much on the line, we have seen ample enthusiasm around the most fundamental democratic activity: voting.  Yet, unfortunately, our country’s widespread momentum around voting faces many threats. Misinformation and disinformation around voting […]

Improving the community and leaving the world better than they found it is what Teacher Fellows, Burgess Jeffries, and Justin Sanders exemplify in their classrooms daily. Both Burgess and Justin are teachers in the Birmingham City School (BCS) district. The district that is thriving in many ways than none. This year Birmingham City Schools are […]

Improving the community and leaving the world better than they found it is what Teacher Fellows, Justin Sanders, and Burgess Jeffries exemplify in their classrooms daily. Both Burgess and Justin are teachers in the Birmingham City School (BCS) district. The district that is thriving in many ways than none. This year Birmingham City Schools are […]

Have you ever committed 100 days of your life to a project? Specifically, have you ever committed 100 days (and countless hours) to writing complex lines of code? Well, one of our recent Pathways graduates, Alandis Seals, is deep into #100DaysOfCode, and he’s been providing updates on a daily basis through his Instagram page. The […]

Have you ever met someone who is capable of lighting up a room no matter the circumstances? Well, let us take a moment to introduce you to LaToria Foy, Ed Farm’s Workforce Coordinator. LaToria joined the team in August 2019 with a servant’s heart for her community and its school system. “I am from Birmingham, […]

Leah Pope joined the Ed Farm team in October 2019 as Programmer in Residence. Since her first day with the program, she has been a force of positivity and strength, and has supported all 40 adult learners who participated in our Pathways classes. Leah took a few minutes out of her day to talk with […]