Python seems to be what's chosen next; couple of years ago I did the UMich/Coursera course "Python for Everybody" as prep for parenting a high-schooler as I'd never done any Python, good level for that.
I think if they're looking at the js behind the blocks in blockly that python isn't a very big step.
I think if they're looking at the js behind the blocks in blockly that python isn't a very big step.