Tuscaloosa's New Tech Lab Boosts Computer Science

0:00Tuscaloosa City Schools just cut the ribbon on a fresh computer lab at the Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy. It's a big upgrade for their computer science program, pulling in supporters who dropped $300,000 over the past two years. Those funds went straight into new computers, LED touchscreen displays, and comfy new furniture to make the space pop for learning. Students like Jonathan Hollins are loving it, saying coding with friends keeps things fun and engaging. Instructor Destiny Langford points out how the setup pushes kids to think sharp, tap resources, and team up on projects. Right now, more than 200 students are diving into computer science classes this semester at the Academy. This lab sets them up to code their way into real-world tech jobs, keeping Tuscaloosa's young talent ahead of the game. I'm Corey with the story. That's your Birmingham News Today update, AI-powered and always on.