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From PBS: This episode of “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity” explores the intersection of neurodivergence and technology....

The 'Hour of Code' is a Global Initiative by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to Introduce Millions of Students to Computer...

An accelerator for social impact startups building products addressing equity in education. Portland, OR, November 6, 2022 - Blackbird...

Richard Byrne compared Code.org to Blackbird in this new article on Free Technology for Teachers. In contrast to Code.org Blackbird...

Tech & Learning featured Blackbird in a new article. Blackbird does teach JavaScript, however, rather than dive in with all the details...

This webinar was held 6/16/22, but the recording is available here! Presented by: Yusra Obaid, 6-12 STEM Instructional and Technology...

Families and individuals can now sign up to use Blackbird's powerful teaching tools outside of the classroom.

Blackbird's 'Hour of Code' activities bring a unique approach to coding education to thousands of new users

Blackbird Releases Two Free 'Hour of Code' Lessons

MSOE K-12 Coding Club Now Teaches Real World JavaScript Coding Skills Using Blackbird’s Intelligent and Encouraging Educational Environment

Ease-of-Use Improvements Simplify and Streamline the Blackbird Code Education Platform PORTLAND, Aug. 24, 2021 – Blackbird, bridging the...

Freely Downloadable CS Pathway Prepares Students for College or Careers in Computer Science PORTLAND, July 13, 2021 – Blackbird, bridging...

Richard Byrne wrote a piece about Blackbird on Free Technology for Teachers. While it's helpful to have some prior coding experience,...

Nikos Vaggalis wrote a piece about Blackbird on iProgrammer. In essence, Blackbird has created a Domain Specific Language, with the...

Blackbird’s Middle School-Focused Code Education Platform Teaches Real-world Coding Skills, Aligns to Educational Standards PORTLAND,...

Over 2 Million Lines of JavaScript Written By Blackbird Students – Bridging the Curriculum Gap in Code Education PORTLAND, June 16, 2021...

Blackbird, bridging the middle school gap in middle school computer science education, has been selected as a semifinalist among 200...

Our cofounder Ness had a piece published on eSchool News. Students need pedagogical versions of programming languages to practice coding...

Educational Version of JavaScript Enables Middle School Coding Education - Bridging the Computer Science Education Gap Blackbird today...

Rachelle Dené Poth wrote a piece about Blackbird on Getting Smart. What makes Blackbird stand out is that all teachers can use the...