I think it's possible that some form of 'digital literacy' might make sense for all to learn in school, although I'm skeptical of our (US) school system's abili

I think it's possible that some form of 'digital literacy' might make sense for all to learn in school, although I'm skeptical of our (US) school system's ability to execute it well. I'm a software engineer, and I don't believe that "coding" is a necessary specific skill for all people to learn. I certainly believe that lots of people could learn it, love it, and benefit from it, but to declare it specifically as a skill that every last person must have seems like too broad of a position to take to me. I think we should present it positively as a choice for those interested and inclined, and let the students decide how interested they are. When you let students decide for themselves, it's remarkably transformative. There is a lot of hand-wringing, but it appears they make reasonable decisions, and importantly they are suddenly hugely invested in learning and their future. They feel in control. It helps make learning fun, as it should be. Instead of dictating choices, perhaps we should let the 11 year old decide. Many of them may choose code, even at 11 or earlier. Others will choose what is right for them, and when.