Our founder Ness Blackbird's appearance on "A World of Difference" by PBS and Beacon College
From PBS: This episode of “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity” explores the intersection of neurodivergence and technology....
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Nov 9, 2022
Blackbird Releases Two Free ‘Hour of Code’ Lessons
The 'Hour of Code' is a Global Initiative by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to Introduce Millions of Students to Computer...
Nov 6, 2022
Blackbird joins gBETA Social Impact for Education Accelerator
An accelerator for social impact startups building products addressing equity in education. Portland, OR, November 6, 2022 - Blackbird...
Sep 6, 2022
Code.org vs. Blackbird - Which One Should You Use?
Richard Byrne compared Code.org to Blackbird in this new article on Free Technology for Teachers. In contrast to Code.org Blackbird...
Jul 26, 2022
What is Blackbird and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks
Tech & Learning featured Blackbird in a new article. Blackbird does teach JavaScript, however, rather than dive in with all the details...
Jun 15, 2022
edWebinar: Equity, Accessibility, and Computer Science
This webinar was held 6/16/22, but the recording is available here! Presented by: Yusra Obaid, 6-12 STEM Instructional and Technology...
Jan 21, 2022
Blackbird Opens Code Education Platform to Families and Individuals
Families and individuals can now sign up to use Blackbird's powerful teaching tools outside of the classroom.
Jan 14, 2022
Blackbird's Coding Activities a Hit with 'Hour of Code' participants
Blackbird's 'Hour of Code' activities bring a unique approach to coding education to thousands of new users
Dec 8, 2021
Blackbird Releases Two Free ‘Hour of Code’ Lessons
Blackbird Releases Two Free 'Hour of Code' Lessons
Oct 3, 2021
Blackbird and Milwaukee School of Engineering Partner, Bringing JavaScript to K-12 Coding Clubs
MSOE K-12 Coding Club Now Teaches Real World JavaScript Coding Skills Using Blackbird’s Intelligent and Encouraging Educational Environment
Aug 23, 2021
Blackbird Updates Code Education App
Ease-of-Use Improvements Simplify and Streamline the Blackbird Code Education Platform PORTLAND, Aug. 24, 2021 – Blackbird, bridging the...
Jul 29, 2021
Blackbird Releases K-12 Computer Science Pathway
Freely Downloadable CS Pathway Prepares Students for College or Careers in Computer Science PORTLAND, July 13, 2021 – Blackbird, bridging...
Jul 8, 2021
Blackbird Code - One of My New Favorites in 2021
Richard Byrne wrote a piece about Blackbird on Free Technology for Teachers. While it's helpful to have some prior coding experience,...
Jun 24, 2021
Middle Schoolers Learn To Code With Blackbird
Nikos Vaggalis wrote a piece about Blackbird on iProgrammer. In essence, Blackbird has created a Domain Specific Language, with the...
Jun 22, 2021
Blackbird Joins Google for Education Integrated Solutions Initiative
Blackbird’s Middle School-Focused Code Education Platform Teaches Real-world Coding Skills, Aligns to Educational Standards PORTLAND,...
Jun 16, 2021
Students Write Over 2 Million Lines of JavaScript – with Blackbird Code
Over 2 Million Lines of JavaScript Written By Blackbird Students – Bridging the Curriculum Gap in Code Education PORTLAND, June 16, 2021...
May 19, 2021
Blackbird Named To GSV Cup Elite 200; Will Compete for $1 Million in Prizes
Blackbird, bridging the middle school gap in middle school computer science education, has been selected as a semifinalist among 200...
May 17, 2021
Coding instruction should follow educational principles
Our cofounder Ness had a piece published on eSchool News. Students need pedagogical versions of programming languages to practice coding...
May 11, 2021
Blackbird Announces First Ever Educational Version of JavaScript
Educational Version of JavaScript Enables Middle School Coding Education - Bridging the Computer Science Education Gap Blackbird today...
May 10, 2021
Smart Review: Blackbird Education Platform
Rachelle Dené Poth wrote a piece about Blackbird on Getting Smart. What makes Blackbird stand out is that all teachers can use the...
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