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Development Update

We'll be releasing updates on 11/15/2021 from 9PM to 11PM PST. 1. Switching to free trial model This change won't affect current paid...

Coding Classes Aren't Good Enough

Teaching coding does not solve the problem. When a school puts a coding class on the schedule, some kids jump on it -- but most of them...

Blackbird Announces “Coding as a Conduit” Integrating Code Education In Middle School Math & Science

Blackbird’s Coding as a Conduit Enables School Districts to Meet Education Guidelines, While Invigorating Existing Subjects by...

Coding as a Conduit for Science and Math

In forty years or so, when three-quarters of the world economy is directly tied to computers and programming (and high technologies such...

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

Development Update

We'll be releasing updates on 9/19/2021 from 9PM to 11PM PST. 1. Code review update Code review is now faster, easier, and prettier....

Blackbird Updates Code Education App

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

Development Update

We'll be releasing updates on 8/14/2021 from 9PM to 11PM PST. 1. Redesigned user interface! Our app got a makeover! See screenshots...

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...

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,...