Blog & News

Mar 18, 2023

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....

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 7, 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 27, 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 16, 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 4, 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 24, 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 9, 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 25, 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 12, 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...