Google has joined MIT in its efforts to get kids interested in the technical field. Meet Scratch Blocks, a synergy of MIT’s and Google’s visual programming languages that will teach young ...

On May 16, 2009, learn more about Scratch, the free programming tool for kids.

The free curriculum includes CS First, which uses video content to teach kids (ages 9-14) how to code in Scratch, an MIT-developed programming language for kids.

Do we need a new beginning programming language? My answer is “yes”, and the more programming languages and tools we have to introduce programming to kids, adults and everyone else, the better.

Scratch also provides a supportive online community where kids can share their projects and learn from others.

Juni Learning wants to give every kid access to a quality education in computer programming. The company, part of Y Combinator's latest batch of startups, is taking the same approach that turned ...

MIT’s programming language Scratch–launched by Mitch Resnick, director of the Lifelong Kindergarten group–has been upgraded to version 2.0.

In addition to programming, Scratch also lets kids upload and share their projects through an online community at the Scratch website.

MIT's Media Lab is gearing up for Scratch Day 2009, to introduce new people to their programming language for kids.