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title: 'Blackbird singing in the… err improving coding in the classroom'
date: '2022-01-12T12:01:13-08:00'
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  - Oregon
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  - classroom
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  - Portland
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# Blackbird singing in the… err improving coding in the classroom

On the downside, education has been disrupted — or completely upended — by the impact of the pandemic. But the silver lining is that many educational institutions are rethinking how they teach and deliver curriculum. Which is an opportunity. Portland startup [Blackbird](https://www.blackbirdcode.com/) offers a way to capitalize on that opportunity by improving coding education for middle and high schoolers.





> We’ve designed an intuitive and effective teaching platform with built-in learning tools that take the frustration out of learning text-based computer programming.
> 
> With friendly, informative error messages, pop out menus for more in-depth explanation, learning incentives, and a “Show Me” tool to keep learners from getting stuck, Blackbird’s approach maintains learning momentum and makes learning to code fun.

For more information, visit [Blackbird](https://www.blackbirdcode.com/).