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

Scratch is a visual programming language developed by MIT's Media Lab back in 2007 to make it easier for kids to learn the foundational knowledge required for programming and other technical skills.

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.

To bring the focus back to Anki’s target market — kids — today the company is releasing a visual coding component for Cozmo so children can, too, program the robot.

MADISON (WKOW) — Kids had the opportunity to bring their imaginations to life through a computer programming class at the Madison Children's Museum Saturday.

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