Our Approach
Our work at the Scratch Foundation is rooted in four core commitments:
Prioritizing creative learning.
Creative learning will always sit at the center of what we do. Scratch will continue to foster personal expression, encourage playful experimentation and collaboration, and integrate learning across various disciplines.
Centering equity.
Scratch will continue to be designed to engage global and socio-economically diverse communities of young people, which includes ensuring that Scratch will always be free for children.
Incorporating research.
Scratch will continue to leverage learning science research through partnerships with academic leaders from a variety of disciplines to ensure that the platform supports the development of children’s cognitive and psychosocial skills and prioritizes their well-being.
Inviting youth perspectives.
We will invite young people from around the world to provide critical and valuable insights, contribute to co-design and playtesting for Scratch products, and participate in youth-inspired programming.
View our blog for ongoing stories about the Scratch community.