Requiring students to learn coding before they can read critically is like handing them a chainsaw without teaching them how to hold it. I've seen school districts rush to add programming classes while cutting library hours, and kids end up debugging apps but can't parse a news article for bias. The real digital divide isn't about typing skills—it's about knowing when an algorithm is feeding you nonsense. Do we honestly think syntax drills matter more than the ability to question what a screen tells them?