As someone deeply involved in local coding clubs and a passionate member of the coding community, I, like many budding programmers, use Scratch to practice and hone my coding skills. Scratch, a free programming language, has been an invaluable resource, enabling many around the world to develop coding and thinking skills in a user-friendly environment. Regrettably, Scratch has now been blocked on Chromebooks, thereby limiting its accessibility and restricting thousands of promising coders like me.

The limitation seems redundant in a world that is moving towards digitization with coding becoming an essential skill. According to Code.org, 90% of parents in the U.S. want their children to study computer science (source: Code.org), and Scratch has been a stepping stone for many to get started. Disabling access to Scratch on Chromebooks hinders the learning process and could impede the progress of thousands of coding enthusiasts.

It's crucial that the authorities reconsider this decision and restore access to Scratch for Chromebook users. Together, let's ensure that anyone who wants to explore coding gets the opportunity. Please sign this petition to help us make a change.