Google’s CS First is being turned down after June 30, 2025. You will be able to access the CS First website, sign in to your account and access your data through June 30, 2025.
After June 30, 2025, the CS First website will no longer be accessible. All user data on the CS First website will be deleted.
Why is CS First shutting down?
When CS First launched in 2013, there was limited awareness of K-12 computer science education and a lack of instructional resources for it. Since then, the landscape has evolved considerably. Today there are many efforts focused on equity and inclusion, with a variety of resources specifically designed to engage underrepresented groups in CS. Additionally, the Raspberry Pi Foundation, a global leader in K-12 CS education, has increased access for students and schools through affordable hardware and software solutions, while also developing freely available computer science curricula. We’re honored to have been a part of this positive transformation, and we look forward to continuing to offer support for organizations and initiatives that are developing accessible and engaging computer science education for all. Google is pleased to support the Raspberry Pi Foundation over the next 3 years for the development of Experience CS, which the Foundation is committed to making available to teachers in time for the 2025/2026 school year. With this support, the Raspberry Pi Foundation is building Scratch based learning units in a safe, scaffolded learning environment for students aged 8-14 that will always be freely available.
Key dates regarding CS First
| Milestone | Definition |
| Until June 30, 2025 | CS First will continue to function normally. |
| After June 30, 2025 | You’ll no longer be able to access the CS First website. All CS First data will be deleted. |
What should I do to prepare for this change?
To prepare for the upcoming changes, we recommend you download and save copies of your favorite CS First resources, such as projects and lessons. This help center article provides instructions on how to move CS projects to a Scratch account. This help center article will help you download your account data for your records via their CS First Profile.
What happens to my account and data after the shut down date?
After June 30, 2025, the current CS First website will be shut down. All CS First data on the website will be permanently deleted.
What other scratch based curriculum should I use?
You may consider using the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s new curriculum Experience CS. The Foundation is building Scratch-based learning units in a safe, scaffolded environment that will always be freely available for students aged 8-14. They have committed to creating 18 new project-based learning units for students aged 8 to 14 that will cover a variety of topics and skills, and will be aligned with national and state standards. These units will be easily accessible for teachers and relevant to their students' needs. The Raspberry Pi Foundation will also provide professional development and support for teachers.