botanist or not you learn about photo synthesis, computer science is just as foundational. >> reporter: so far code.org has partnered with 120 of the largers school districts to add computer science to the curriculum. results, 20% of all american students are learning the basics of writing computer programs with code.org. and policies and learning requirements have been changed in over 20 states so far. code.org gets the students engaged with simple lessons and by involving celebrities, world leaders and athletes like brown for added inspiration. kyla cash, a fifth grader at twin rivers, taught the steeler the basics. >> so get this piece and connect it to right here. now hit run. >> i think my hands are better than my feet with this. >> reporter: for brown the passion the students have for the class strikes a particular chord. you grew up in a tough part of miami. could you see this being beneficial in an area like that? >> absolutely. you know, that's all it takes is a program that keeps the kids engaged from being on the