Firia Labs

Hello from Montgomery! 👋

The Firia Labs team is at the Alabama CS Summit today, and we're thrilled to be here with our home state teachers.

We love teachers, but we'll admit we're a little partial to the CS teachers. You're the ones putting Python in front of real students, and we think that's a big deal.

If you're at the Summit, come say hi. And if you can't be here, our newly rebuilt website is open for a look around. See exactly how we teach, mission by mission: firialabs.com

What if your Python textbook came with a robot?
Happy National Robotics Week! (April 4–12) 🤖

At Firia Labs, our CodeSpace digital textbooks teach Python through hundreds of hand-crafted, scaffolded lessons. And then students prove what they've learned by putting their code in motion on real hardware.
The robot either follows the line or it doesn't. The drone either flies the pattern or it doesn't. No faking it. And that's where the real learning happens.

Our hands-on lab equipment brings the curriculum to life:
🤖 CodeBot - a wheeled robot for mastering sensors, motors, and electronic control
🚁 CodeAIR - students code autonomous drone flights and explore AI fundamentals
🎮 CodeX -a handheld device with display, sensors, and radio for physical computing projects

In a world where AI can write code, students need to understand code. CodeSpace builds that foundation! Real Python skills that make AI a powerful tool, not a crutch.

See how we teach → http://make.firialabs.com

Did you know you can take us for a test drive — for free?

The first few missions in our virtual curriculum are right there in your browser. No account. No download. No sales call. Just jump in and start exploring.
Try it yourself first. Then let your students take it for a test run too. If you've got a little extra time this weekend, it only takes about 20 minutes: Go to make.firialabs.com to start your loving journey!

And if you love it but you're thinking "I could never get this approved" — that's what we're here for. We talk to admins and purchasing departments every day. Email [email protected] or DM us. We'll help make the case.

Know someone who should see this? Tag them!

Two summer PD opportunities. One mission: getting your students coding in .
We're thrilled to be part of two incredible professional development experiences this summer, and we wanted you to hear about both before spots fill up.
🤠 Texas Educators — CodeXpress Your Way to Confidence
We're partnering with WeTeach_CS to bring hands-on Python PD to two great locations this summer:
📍 Angelo State University Kay Bailey Hutchison Institute, San Angelo - June
📍 Region 17 Education Service Center, Lubbock - July
Whether you're new to teaching Python or ready to level up, this is your chance to build real confidence with curriculum you can take straight back to your classroom.
Find more information and apply here: https://lnkd.in/g5Xh7Yn3

🤖 Beyond the Remote: Teaching Autonomous Python Robotics
The much-anticipated Pathfinders Summer Institute hosted by Infosys Foundation USA is BACK!
This year, educators will go beyond simple remote control and learn to teach students how to program truly autonomous robotics behavior, all in Python. It's project-based, it's hands-on, and it's the kind of PD that changes how your students see what's possible with code.
Learn more and apply here: https://resources.firialabs.com/resources/pathfinders

Whether you're in Texas or tuning in from anywhere in the U.S., this is going to be a summer worth showing up for. Tag a colleague who needs to see this.

🏅 New Monthly Project Showcase: Winter Olympics for CodeX
Draw the Olympic rings + add the host country/year — perfect for beginners.
Want more? Use user input to turn medal counts into bar charts
https://resources.firialabs.com/blog/2026-01-29-codex-winter-olympics

CodeX Winter Olympics Project Showcase: The competition really heats up this February with the 2026 Winter Olympics. Spread the excitement with this CodeX project that brings the Olympics into the classroom. For beginners and intermediate programmers, this project has something for everyone.

We’ve been living out of suitcases and demo bins lately. Huge thank-you to the CTE, STEM and CS educators we’ve been getting to learn from across the country.
Recent stops: ➜ ➜ (just wrapped) a CTE conference in Utah
This week:
💚 Columbus, OH - we founders are exhibiting + speaking at (tomorrow, Feb 10)
💚 San Antonio, TX - our Education Specialist is at
💚 Myrtle Beach, SC — later this week we’ll be exhibiting with Bluum Technology at
Wherever we meet you, the conversation is the same (and it’s one we love): How do we make + physical computing feel doable, engaging, and truly career-relevant, without adding more burden to teachers?
That’s why our tools and curriculum are built to work together, from intro coding through robotics, drones, and real-world CS pathways inside CodeSpace.
If you’re at any of these events, come say hi. Tell us what you’re teaching, what’s working, and what’s missing. And if you’re not there but want a quick look, DM me and we’ll get you a fast virtual walkthrough.

💚 The Firiambassador Program is Open! 💚

We’re now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Firiambassador Program. Each year, this educator community grows stronger—and we’re excited to welcome the next cohort.

If you’re already using Firia Labs Python tools and enjoy sharing what works, collaborating with other CS educators, and helping shape future curriculum, this may be a great fit.

*** Apply by Dec 31, 2025

More info and directions on applying here:

Firiambassador Program Join Firia Labs on a mission to revolutionize education with the Firiambassador Program, empowering passionate educators to lead the way in Computer Science and STEM innovation.