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Here is where we have policy debates, project announcements, and assist community members in organizing events.
Everyone is welcome to comment on posts and participate in the discussions regardless of skill level or experience.
Get Involved
If you love WordPress and want to help us do these things, join in!
The call for mentorsEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. is closed. You can submit the form to be considered for when new openings emerge.
Are you passionate about WordPress, dedicated to empowering the next generation, and experienced with organizing impactful events? We invite you to become a Campus Connect MentorEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. and help shape the future of WordPress education on campuses around the world!
About Campus Connect
Campus Connect is an educational event series bringing WordPress knowledge, resources, and hands-on experience directly to students on their campuses. By joining as a mentor, youโll work alongside driven event organizers who are eager to make a difference in their local academic communities.
Why Become a Mentor?
Empower the next generation of WordPress professionals, contributors and community builders.
Strengthen your leadership, coaching, and event organization skills.
Network with a global community of educators, organizers, and WordPress advocates.
Become a part of the official Campus Connect Mentor group with recognition on WordPress.OrgWordPress.orgThe community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/.
Contribute meaningfully to WordPressโs mission of democratizing publishing through education.
Mentor Requirements
Time Commitment: Minimum 2 hours per week. This includes a blend of asynchronous support (via online communications) and synchronous support (such as meetings or live sessions with organizers).
Capacity: Mentor 3-5 event organizers at a time.
Dedication: Willingness to guide, encourage, and provide feedback to organizers throughout the event journey.
Mentor Responsibilities
Offer guidance throughout the entire organizing process from initial application to post-event wrap-up.
Unblock and encourage organizers, helping them solve problems and stay motivated.
Review organizersโ plans, providing actionable feedback to help ensure their events are impactful and successful.
Share insights on event best practices, resources, and community standards.
Be a supportive, inclusive, and approachable presence for new organizers.
Host a one hour Campus Connect Office HoursOffice HoursDefined times when the Global Community Team are in the #community-events Slack channel. If there is anything you would like to discuss โ you do not need to inform them in advance.You are very welcome to drop into any of the Community Team Slack channels at any time. call once every two months.
Eligibility Criteria
Must have contributed to the WordPress project (as a contributor or organizer), preferably with prior experience in event organization, community building, or mentorship, with a strong preference for those who have organized or volunteered for a WordPress Campus Connect event.
Demonstrate strong communication, inclusivity, and teamwork skills.
Comfortable with asynchronous digital communication tools and able to attend occasional synchronous meetings.
Willing and able to commit the required time and responsibilities outlined above.
What Support Youโll Get
Orientation and resources to help you get started confidently.
Access to templates, guidelines, and best practices.
A dedicated SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. channel for ongoing discussions and peer support.
Regular check-ins from the Campus Connect coordination team.
Additional Information
Prospective mentors will be vetted before acceptance into the program to ensure a positive and supportive organizer experience.
Selected mentors will be recognized for their contributions with a Campus Connect Mentor badge on their WordPress.org profile.
Ongoing support and resources will be provided for mentors throughout the mentorship period.
Welcome to the Monthly Education Buzz Report, your go-to source for highlights and updates on the WordPress Campus connect, WordPress Credits, and WordPress Student club education initiatives within the WordPress community. This report aims to celebrate, promote, and inform individuals across the WordPress community and beyond about the diverse educational endeavors underway.
11 more events are currently in the planning stages! We are actively working to expand our global reach and bring more educational opportunities to students worldwide. Come find us in the #campusconnect Slack channel.
Event Highlights
Campus Connect Catarroja (Valencia, Spain):
Event held on November 7
Included students and teachers from various educational centers
40+ participants built their first website on WordPress.comWordPress.comAn online implementation of WordPress code that lets you immediately access a new WordPress environment to publish your content. WordPress.com is a private company owned by Automattic that hosts the largest multisite in the world. This is arguably the best place to start blogging if you have never touched WordPress before. https://wordpress.com/
WPCC University of BrahmanbariaWPCC University of BrahmanbariaWPCC University of BrahmanbariaWPCC University of BrahmanbariaWPCC CatarrojaWPCC CatarrojaWPCC ZamboangaWPCC Zamboanga
If youโre interested in what it takes to be a WPCC mentorEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues., read the new Campus Connect Mentor Guide and complete the new Mentoring WordPress Campus Connect Events lesson on Learn WordPress.
Guidebook Published: The WPCC organizer guidebook is now available here.
Call for Testimonials: Seeking testimonials for the WPCC WordPress.orgWordPress.orgThe community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/ Education page, including:
Links to student-created websites
Student, teacher, and organizer testimonials
Format: Use first name and last name initial or first and last initial with campus name.
Sponsorship Guidelines: WPCC will also adhere to WordPress Credits sponsorship guidelines to not accept sponsorships limited to tools or resources alone; companies must also sponsor one or more mentorsEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues..
Mentor Growth: The program now has 28 active mentors, including 20 newly onboarded in the last month, greatly expanding student support capacity.
Educational Partnerships Expanding: Two new universities joined since the last update โ Madrasa Ahmadโs Education (Bangladesh) and Krakow University of Economics (Poland). We now partner with 6 institutions across 3 regions.
Student Engagement Rising:88 students are actively working on contribution projects through the WordPress Credits course:
9 โ University of Pisa (Italy)
18 โ Fidรฉlitas University (Costa Rica)
31 โ Unifranz Santa Cruz (Bolivia)
30 โ Ahmadโs Education (Bangladesh)
WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what theyโve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Wrocลaw 2025: @Maciej (Matt) Pilarski presented โHow WordPress Builds the Next Generation of Contributorsโ and announced the first official WordPress Credits mentors in Poland โ a key milestone. He also led Contributor DayContributor DayContributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of https://make.wordpress.org/ There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/., guiding newcomers through their first contributions to WordPress.
Riga Nordic University Engagement: On November 24th, Maciej met university leadership to discuss integrating students into the Credits program โ a step toward strengthening the local contributor pipeline and expanding open-source education.
WordCamp Pisa Highlights:
Credits mentors attended WC Pisa and met 6 University of Pisa students in person for the first time.
@marilufranchini (one of the programโs first students) opened Contributor Day with a well-received presentation on her project progress.
Students contributed across Community, Polyglots, and Video teams and held their first in-person team sync, resulting in a plan to relaunch the Italian WordPress community social presence.
@peiraisotta also shared a talk showcasing all WordPress.org educational programs.
Overall student progress has been consistent, impactful, and highly motivating for the community.
WP Credits mentors at WC Pisa 2025.@peiraisotta presenting Education at WC Pisa 2025WP Credits studentsย at WC Pisa 2025 contributor dayWP Credits student Marilu Franchiniย opening WC Pisa contributor day with her mentorย @francescodicandia
WordPress Student Clubs Updates
First Official Session at the GWECA Student Club:
Coordinator: Riddhima Upadhyay, a 3rd-year B. Tech Computer Science student at Government Womenโs Engineering College, Ajmer.
Goals of the Club:
Develop web-creation skills with WordPress.
Enhance digital literacy in CMS, SEO, security, and branding.
Foster creativity and personal projects.
Create a collaborative learning community.
Boost career and freelance opportunities in web design and digital marketing.
Event Highlights: Introduction to WordPress and its significance in powering a large part of the internet.
Covered topics:
WordPress functionality and dashboard overview
Themes, plugins, and essential tools
Website building using WordPress
Career roles: Developer, UIUIUI is an acronym for User Interface - the layout of the page the user interacts with. Think โhow are they doing thatโ and less about what they are doing./UXUXUX is an acronym for User Experience - the way the user uses the UI. Think โwhat they are doingโ and less about how they do it. Designer, Content Creator, SEO Specialist, Website Manager, PluginPluginA plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party & Theme Developer
Outcomes:
Students gained digital skills and insights into web development and freelancing opportunities.
Session was interactive, informative, and well-received.
Plans for more workshops and community activities to explore WordPress further.
Club Guide Development: A WordPress Student Club Guide is currently in progress to aid club activities and growth.
Other Happenings
Donโt miss out on the exciting information shared about education at this yearโs State of the Word!
A new WordPress Education Programs handbook has been created to provide information for organizers, collaborators, and mentors on how they can get involved and engage in these programs.
The 2026 Global Partner Program has been announced and includes more community education benefits for sponsors (and the community!).
Become a driving force behind WordPress innovation by joining the Global Community Sponsorship Program: a comprehensive initiative that supports the events and people powering our open sourceOpen SourceOpen Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. mission. As a Global Sponsor, your organization gains meaningful visibility across the international WordPress ecosystem while helping to fund events that foster growth, collaboration, and community impact.
Why Choose Global Sponsorship?
Instead of managing multiple individual sponsorships, this streamlined program consolidates your efforts into one efficient and impactful partnership.
Efficiency and Simplified Administration Skip the complexity of coordinating invoice payments with numerous volunteer teams. Our centralized approach saves time and resources. In 2026, sponsors will benefit from:
A dedicated SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. channel for direct communication with the WordPress Community SupportWordPress Community SupportWordPress Community Support PBC is a Public Benefit Corporation, created specifically to be the financial and legal support for WordCamps, WordPress Meetup groups, and any additional โofficialโ events organized within the WordPress Community Events program. team and Community Program Managers
Monthly updates listing upcoming WordPress events, their current planning stages, and scheduled dates
Expanded Reach and Impact
Your sponsorship amplifies your presence worldwide, ensuring consistent visibility across global WordPress community events.
Stability and Reliability
Your commitment strengthens locally organized events by providing predictable funding that supports venues, logistics, and growth.
Flexible Branding Options
Adapt across your portfolioโGlobal Sponsors can represent different brands at different events (subject to approval and advance notice).
Program Benefits
Globalย Leader
Regional Powerhouse
Community Builder
Benefits
Best for: Established brands seeking global reach and year-round visibility.
Best for: Companies aiming for regional dominance and strong brand recognition.
Best for: Organizations supporting the next generation of WordPress education.
Sponsorship is payable in full or through quarterly installments.
$180,000
$110,000
$60,000
Top tier sponsorship benefits at all local WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what theyโve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. events (excludes flagships) with priority access to claim a sponsor table at in-person WordPress eventsย
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Option to feature multiple brands across events
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Dedicated sponsor landing page with customizable content
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Complimentary WordPress event tickets for your team
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Recognition Across All WordPress Events โ Your companyโs name, logo, and description will appear:
โ On all WordCamp websites and ticket purchase pages
โ In every โThank You to Our Sponsorsโ blog post
โ On all WordPress Chapter MeetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. landing and events pages (over 671 active groups)
โ In Meetup Organizer newsletters and during venue sponsorship acknowledgments
โ On WordCamp CentralWordCamp CentralWebsite for all WordCamp activities globally. https://central.wordcamp.org includes a list of upcoming and past camp with links to each. and Events.WordPress.orgWordPress.orgThe community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/ (over 750,000 annual views)
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โ All signage & materials for the year (digital and printed)
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โ Signage & materials for 5 events per year (printed only)
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Opportunity to be featured in an exclusive digital binder available for download by WordPress Campus Connect event organizers
Local WordPress events worldwide (venue rental, catering, A/V, and more)
Meetup.com license fees for over 671 WordPress Meetup groups globally
Administrative costs like insurance, banking, and annual financial audits that ensure transparent operations
Your partnership helps sustain the community that powers more than 40% of the web. Together, we can keep the WordPress project thriving and expanding for years to come.
If youโd like to go one step further, please consider donating directly to the WordPress FoundationWordPress FoundationThe WordPress Foundation is a charitable organization founded by Matt Mullenweg to further the mission of the WordPress open source project: to democratize publishing through Open Source, GPL software. Find more on wordpressfoundation.org.. We operate leanโevery dollar goes toward keeping WordPress free, supporting education, and funding the community that makes the web a better place. In short, your donation helps us keep the lights on and the mission alive. Donate to the WordPress Foundation โ
If your company is interested in joining the Global Sponsorship program or you would like to know more, please reach out to WordPress Community Support atย support@wordcamp.org!
Matt has approved the proposal for a travel scholarship to WCSF (or itโs new equivalent once thatโs announced) in Kimโs memory. Here are the details:
It will be a scholarship for a woman contributor with financial need who has never attended the event before.
It will be limited to WCSFโs replacement event rather than available for any WC.
When we announce travel scholarships for the event, this specific memorial scholarship will be mentioned in the post.
It will cover the ticket cost, flight, and lodging.
We will award one per year.
It will be funded by the Foundation.
It will be awarded by the community team (or whatever people within the project are overseeing travel scholarships that year) to the recipient 3 months in advance of the event.
Iโll try to pre-empt a couple of anticipated questions. ๐
Why just WCSF (WCUSWCUSWordCamp US. The US flagship WordCamp event.)?
WCSF specifically was hugely important to Kim. A bunch of people have posted about how much being at WCSF this past year meant to her (especially being there when Matt mentioned her during State of the WordState of the WordThis is the annual report given by Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordPress at WordCamp US. It looks at what weโve done, what weโre doing, and the future of WordPress. https://wordpress.tv/tag/state-of-the-word/.), so it makes sense to choose the event that had that big impact so recently before her passing. Also, making it open to more events would mean a bigger need for logistical oversight, and we want to keep it pretty easy to manage. The assumption is that it will live within a broader travel scholarship program that can be worked on this year (SF was a test of the idea, but not intended to be the only WC that would offer assistance in the future if it worked well, which we havenโt yet worked out).
Why only a woman contributor?
Kim and I talked several times about getting more women involved, and she said that she did feel at times that some areas of WP were dominated by men that made it tough to find a place/voice for women, especially older women. I thought about making it even more Kim-specific and making for women over 40 or something, but realistically I was afraid we might not have enough people in that narrow a demographic to be able to award it each year. Related: we need to be a great place for older women to contribute!
Why is there a financial need component?
Kim had never been able to attend until this year, and she talked about how amazing it was for her to be here, and that without the travel program it wouldnโt have been possible. Kim and I also talked quite a bit about the employablility of core contributorsCore ContributorsCore contributors are those who have worked on a release of WordPress, by creating the functions or finding and patching bugs. These contributions are done through Trac. https://core.trac.wordpress.org. vs. support/docs/community/etc โ many of you know she was unemployed around that time โ and how the areas that tended to attract more women volunteers werenโt necessarily tied to high-paying careers like โthe whiz-bang kids that work on coreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.,โ as she once referred to them. ๐ So making this scholarship especially for someone without a fancy tech salary to count on seemed like a good nod.
Why only someone whoโs never been before?
Again, as a Kim memorial, we wanted this to be very Kim-specific, and that first-time experience is what we want to provide someone in her memory.
@siobhan: Do you want to mention this/link to it on the docs team blog rather than me re-posting?
Kick off the new year with inspiring WordPress events! This edition features creative ideas, sustainable tips, and stories of community growth worldwide. From workshops to International Womenโs Day celebrations, find insights to empower your community and make 2025 unforgettable.
Given the importance of thorough preparation, we recommend organizing teams to apply for events scheduled at least six months in advance. This ensures adequate time for the review process and the necessary planning to create a successful event.
Engaging WordPress Event Ideas to Kickstart the New Year
These ideas are perfect for inspiring and empowering your WordPress community in the year ahead!
New Year, New Website Workshop: Help beginners create and launch their first WordPress site with step-by-step guidance. Maybe with the help of AI.
Refresh Your WordPress Site: Guide attendees on redesigning, optimizing, and enhancing their websites for the new year, focusing on speed and usability.
Community Mixer & Trends for 2025: Host a networking event featuring lightning talks, Q&A sessions, and discussions on upcoming WordPress trends.
Tip of the Month for Creating More Sustainable Events:ย
When organizing an event, favor cities that have excellent low-carbon long-haul travel links (like trains) and reliable, accessible public transport. See more event location advice here.
How to Plan a Creative and Meaningful WordPress Event for International Womenโs Day
WordPress Latin America: First mentoring session for women leading International Womenโs Day events on March 8th.
Choose a Resonant Event Title
Pick a theme like โBreaking Barriers: Women Empowering the Webโ to give your event a clear purpose that aligns with International Womenโs Day.
Highlight Inspiring Speakersย ย
Invite women leaders in WordPress or related fields to share their stories through presentations or panel discussions.
Host Interactive Workshopsย ย
Plan hands-on sessions, such as coding, content creation, or design tutorials, to empower attendees with new skills.
Create Networking Opportunitiesย ย
Facilitate connections with activities like speed networking or breakout rooms focused on specific topics.
Celebrate Achievementsย ย
Showcase women-led projects or honor local contributors to highlight the impact of women in the WordPress community.
Ensure Inclusivityย ย
Make the event accessible with hybrid options, translations, and an inclusive venue to welcome everyone.
Amplify the Impactย ย
Share event highlights online to inspire others and encourage ongoing support for women in tech.
Reminder: WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what theyโve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Asia Tickets Are Available!
๐ Get Ready for WordCamp Asia 2025! ๐
Join the WordPress community at the first major WordCamp of the year! Tickets are on sale nowโdonโt miss out!
Letโs come together and make WordCamp Asia 2025 an incredible experience! โค๏ธ ๐
Some recent Community Eventsย
Looking for creative event ideas? Make Your Products Shine!
Organizers in WordPress Cartago, Costa Rica are hosting a hands-on workshop where participants learn to take stunning product photos using their smartphones. With tips on lighting, composition, and editing, attendees create eye-catching content for their E-Commerce or social media.
Participants bring a product and brand-inspired decorations to practice their skills and showcase their creations during the meetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook.. Optional props like parchment paper or cake bases add extra flair. This is a great example of how local events can deliver value and empower communities to grow their businesses.
Reviving Resilience: The Journey of the Buea WordPress Community
After being inactive for over six years due to the socio-political crisis in Cameroon, the Buea WordPress Community has made an inspiring comeback. In 2023, with unwavering determination, @kofimokome took the bold step to revive the community despite facing initial challenges with limited interest and engagement.
Fast forward to today, the tide is turning. Membership has grown significantly, and thereโs a renewed enthusiasm among local WordPress enthusiasts. This growth speaks to the communityโs resilience and shared commitment to building a vibrant learning, collaboration, and innovation space.
Looking ahead, the community has set an ambitious and exciting goal for 2024: to nurture and support their first CoreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. contributor to WordPress. This milestone will not only elevate the Buea WordPress Community but also amplify its voice on the global stage.
Letโs celebrate and support this thriving community as they overcome challenges and achieve new heights!
Growing the WordPress Community in Mexico City
The WordPress Mexico City Meetup recently hosted its latest in-person event, attracting an even larger crowd and showcasing the communityโs steady growth. This vibrant group continues to thrive, reflecting the increasing interest in WordPress across the region.
As one of the few meetupsMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. offering two monthly eventsโone virtual and one in-personโthe community ensures accessibilityAccessibilityAccessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both โdirect accessโ (i.e. unassisted) and โindirect accessโ meaning compatibility with a personโs assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) and engagement for all. In a city as large and bustling as CDMX, in-person meetups are held on weekends to accommodate attendees and avoid traffic challenges, while virtual events provide an excellent alternative for those unable to join physically.
WordPress Event Organizers, We Want to Feature You!
We love highlighting WordPress events from around the world in our newsletters. Want your Meetup to be featured? Share a picture with the Community team! Post it on the #community-eventsSlack channel. Remember to ask permission from your group members before taking and sharing photos.
Need Support or Guidance From the WordPress Global Community TeamGlobal Community TeamA group of community organizers and contributors who collaborate on local events about WordPress โ monthly WordPress meetups and/or annual conferences called WordCamps.?
If you have any questions, Community Team Supporters are here to help. Please email us at support@wordcamp.org or join the #community-eventsSlack channel. Thanks for everything you do to grow and support the WordPress community โ letโs keep sharing knowledge and inspiring each other with our contributions!
WordPress.tv is a great place to go to catch up on your favorite WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what theyโve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. sessions, or perhaps virtually attend a Camp you could not make in person. These videos are a great way to up your game and learn about WordPress, especially if you are an aspiring developer, or established user.
However, for new users to WordPress, one thing we donโt have on WordPress.tv is videos of how to do things directly in the dashboard of their site. These are more โjust getting startedโ kinds of videos, centered around common tasks or goals, such as:
How to configure widgets
Setting up a custom menu
Managing comments
How to insert an image gallery
These kinds of videos would do a lot to help teach WordPress to a new generation of users, and are just the kind of videos we want to host on WordPress.tv! How do we get there? Thatโs where you come inโฆ ๐
Submit your WordPress screencasts and video tutorials to WordPress.tv!
Are you a proud member of the WordPress community, who creates (or would like to create) videos that are focused on helping others learn how to use WordPress? If you answered โyesโ then we would love your help in submitting your videos to WordPress.tv, so we can share them with the world in our โhow toโ section here: http://wordpress.tv/category/how-to/
Ready to go? You can use this handy upload form to send your video for review: http://wordpress.tv/submit-video/
What makes a good screencast or video tutorial?
We find that the following guidelines are all important to keep in mind when creating effective training videos for others to learn from:
Shorter videos are better โ 3 minutes or less is a good guideline.
Focus on a single topic or task for your videos
Clear audio โ Make sure your voice is easy to hear and understand
Focus on the browser window
No self-promotion or logos in the video
That last bit bears some explaining. While we want you to be able to benefit from your work, WordPress.tv is a non-commercial community-run website; we canโt accept videos with watermarks, logos, or self-promotion of any kind. We do have a place for you to enter your WordPress.orgWordPress.orgThe community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/ profile name as a producer credit, so you will get noticed!
Here is an example of an existing (slightly out of date) screencast that meets all the above guidelines: http://wordpress.tv/2013/06/22/how-to-use-the-image-galleries/
So why not share the love, and help train a new generation the joys of using WordPress. Good karma (and a free copy of WordPress) will be your reward for helping out! Thanks!
โ Your WordPress.tv Community Moderators (aka โThe Mod Squadโ)
Incredible ideas and passion have already sparked real momentum across this community. Now itโs time to turn that energy into results: step forward, review proposals, lend your expertise, and help bring these ideas to life!
A few of the current areas we have identified that need support:
Advancing GatherPress, so official WordPress Chapter MeetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. groups can use an open-source solution for event and group management (Reminder, Meetup.com is the largest overhead expense of the events program)
Individual(s) set as dedicated maintainers: Currently Dion Hulse (@dd32) is monitoring Pull Requests within GitHubGitHubGitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the โpull requestโ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged be the repository owner. https://github.com/, but there are none coming in, so letโs change that!
Offer Open Access to Contributors: Following setup instructions here, one is able to set up a Mirror. No production environment is needed.
Community Roadmap: Let this post serve as a starting point for development of a roadmap for this work. Improvements are possible, and once we have a clear view of how many people can contribute to this effort, and which projects are most important within Camptix, priorities can be set. Perhaps, someone from the new program team has ideas? @karmatosed FYI
GatherPress Status
Earlier this year, there was a call for more help with testing before integration with WordPress.orgWordPress.orgThe community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/ can move forward. While WPCC Student Clubs have been set up on GatherPress, we need more real life testing from the community to move this project closer to integration. In addition, the development team needs guidance on what features are needed, such as messaging specifics, data exports, etc.
From a development perspective, the team needs help connecting to .org, as well as getting events in the dashboard widgetWidgetA WordPress Widget is a small block that performs a specific function. You can add these widgets in sidebars also known as widget-ready areas on your web page. WordPress widgets were originally created to provide a simple and easy-to-use way of giving design and structure control of the WordPress theme to the user. for discoverability.
Join their SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. Group #gatherpress and participate in the GatherPress team weekly huddles on Fridays at 15:00 UTC.
Event Tools and Site Improvements
With some fantastic brainstorming from the community last year, a solid set of ideas were put forth for how to continue improving the newly created events site https://events.wordpress.org/, but in addition, letโs continue to improve our existing tools. Enhancing the budgeting tools, upgrading the planning features to better support team organization throughout the planning process (beyond the current drop-down menus), and improving the main interface and user experience would make a significant difference for those working to support WP events.
Currently, the WordCamp.org issues in GitHub could use a good scrub in order to resurface whatโs most important and relevant at this stage.
In relation to an events app, thereโs one already in use by WordCamps within Spain that could potentially serve as a starting point, with opportunities to build features like:
Real-time attendee messaging
Networking and professional matchmaking opportunities
QR-based lead capture for sponsors
Interactive event maps
Over the years, several apps have been started, but none have reached their full potential due to shifting priorities. An events app could offer valuable benefits for both attendees and sponsors. There are two possible paths forward: If we build on the current app in development, making the source code public would allow for broader contributions. Alternatively, given our talented community, someone could start a new mobile app and open it for collaborative input.
Next Steps
Whether you love working on front-end details, back-end systems, user experience, or event tools, thereโs a place for you in our community. Weโre a group of contributors who care about creativity, collaboration, and building tools that make WordPress events even better.
If youโd like to share ideas, contribute code, or help shape new features, weโd love to have you join the conversation. Bring your curiosity and enthusiasm: weโll bring the shared vision and the open sourceOpen SourceOpen Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. spirit.
Want to get involved? Reach out at support@wordcamp.org and be part of shaping the future of WordPress events, one commit at a time.
WordPress Youth Day Nicaragua (WPYDNI) is an event organized by a group of volunteers from the Nicaraguan WordPress community, supported by the WordPress LATAM community, and sponsored by WordPress community members around the world, Global community sponsors and local companies. Our mission is clear: to promote the use of technology and make technological education accessible to future generations.
WPYD 2025: A Landmark Success
The 2025 WPYD, held on October 11th in Managua, Nicaragua, was a tremendous landmark for our community. We hosted 75 young people aged 8โ20 years old, supported by 10 organizers, 15 local volunteers, and 16 speakers from across LATAM.
Empowering the Next Generation: Two groups of attendees successfully created their own working WordPress websites! More than 50 young people learned how to build professional portfolios and online stores. The speakers gave great tips and feedback on how to create a compelling website, from initial design to publishing.
Teenage Speakers Inspire: A true highlight was our three teenage speakers, aged 12-14, who led talks on security, finance, and web tools. It was wonderful to see them confidently share their knowledge. They left the event feeling motivated, expressing their desire to start a WordPress club in their local area!
WPYDNI25 had a full, dynamic agenda. The sessions and chosen topics were carefully separated by age group to best match the needs of each young attendee. (You can take a look at the full agenda here.)
The Launch and Impressive Growth
This success was built on the foundation of our initial launch in 2024 with 35 attendees aged 8 to 15 years old.
The positive feedback from children and parents was instantaneous. In fact, parents who attended our first event were so inspired that they wanted to volunteer for the 2025 event, helping to promote it across their businesses and neighborhoods! We were thrilled to see this community support pay off in 2025, allowing us to meet our goal and double the attendance compared to the previous edition.
A Community Effort
The positive feedback from the children and parents was overwhelming and motivates us to continue! We owe a special thank you to the speakers from the WordPress LATAM community who joined us: Karen Mendez (Venezuela), Pamela Miralles (Guatemala), Paola Zorro (Colombia), Alfredo Navas (Costa Rica), Lilliam Montoya (Costa Rica), Misael Campos (Honduras), and Ramon Corrales (Panama). They truly embodied โvolunteering with a purpose,โ contributing their knowledge directly to future generations.
Finally, WordPress Youth Day Nicaragua was made possible thanks to every organizer and volunteer who dedicated their time. A huge thank up to our Nicaraguan organizers who poured months of effort into the event: Alex Cuadra, Mario Rocha, Aura Lila Gutierrez, Valeria Pilarte, Marvin Gonzalez, Misael Campos, Juan Tijerino, Marconi Poveda, and Karen Torres. We also had incredible support from our young WordPress community volunteers: Lavinia, Seyling, Roger, Rene, Lucia, Maria, Steven, Ailin, Lourdes, and many more!
Iโm sharing some photos from the event and how WordPress Youth Day Nicaragua 2025 was experienced.
Speaker: Eleana Campos.
Speakers aged 12-14.
Group 8-12 years oldGroup 13-16 years old
Group 17-20 years old
Event Group Photo
it only remains to say that there is great satisfaction with the results of WordPress Youth Day 2025; everyone left wanting more events like this. Hopefully, more initiatives like this will continue to inspire future generations of WordPress developers in Latin America. Thanks to everyone who contributed!
Welcome to the Monthly Education Buzz Report, your go-to source for highlights and updates on the WordPress Campus connect, WordPress Credits, and WordPress Student club education initiatives within the WordPress community. This report aims to celebrate, promote, and inform individuals across the WordPress community and beyond about the diverse educational endeavors underway.
12 more events are currently in the planning stages! We are actively working to expand our global reach and bring more educational opportunities to students worldwide. Come find us in the #campusconnect Slack channel.
Event Highlights
WordPress Campus Connect Kolhapur 2025
Over the October 4th weekend, the third event wrapped up at KITโs College of Engineering with over 157 attendees exploring WordPress fundamentals and building their first web pages. Although 130 registrations were initially opened, more tickets were added at the instituteโs request.
This event series ended with a fourth event over the October 11th weekend. The campus partner was DKTEโs Textile and Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji, an alumnus institute. Attendance count exceeded 100+, and similar to previous events, a quiz was hosted where 6 winners were announced.
WordPress Campus connect Jinja 2025
On October 4th, #WPCCJINJA25 continued at Macedonian Vocational Institute, Jinja where over 100 students participated in a hands-on workshop using a mobile lab.
The first official WordPress Campus Connect event in Bangladesh was held in Kishoreganj, with 42 students in attendance!
WordPress Campus Connect Udupi engaged with 120 students to build 120 websites on the October 3rd/4th weekend! The event was also featured in the UDAYAVANI KANNADA DAILY and SUDDI MANE newspapers.
Aryabhatta College of Engineering & Research Center: Yash Soni & Vishal Israni
WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what theyโve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Dhaka 2025 hosted a Contributor DayContributor DayContributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of https://make.wordpress.org/ There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/. Campus Connect Table where information about the program was shared with community members.
Riga Nordic University (from Riga, Latvia, EU) signed the agreement to join the WordPress Credits Program, and is currently working on onboarding its first student participants!
Mentors Course: A course has been created to train future WordPress Credits program mentorsEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues..
Mentors welcome:8 new mentors have been onboarded to the program.
University partnerships:4 universities have confirmed their participation: Pisa University (Italy), Fidรฉlitas University (Costa Rica), Universidad Privada Franz Tamayo (Unifranz Santa Cruz, Bolivia), and Riga Nordic University (Latvia). Many others have expressed interest and started the process to get involved with the project, including the University of Lynchburg, Central New Mexico Community College, and Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (Czech Republic).
Student engagement:51 students are already starting to work on their contribution projects through the WordPress Credits course (10 from the University of Pisa, Italy; 18 from Fidรฉlitas University, Costa Rica; and 23 from Unifranz Santa Cruz, Bolivia).
Platform updates: The student platform and processes have been enhanced with new lessons, videos, and guidelines to select their WordPress contribution project.
Graduate Badge: Now, once a student completes the program, the graduate badge will automatically appear on their WordPress.org profile.
Linux Day: Participation in Linux Day in Bari involved presenting the project to an audience of high school and university teachers and students, within the context of open-source initiatives. This led to follow-up contact from attending educators interested in bringing WPCredits to three universities in Puglia and several high schools in Bari.
Other Happenings
Development is currently underway for a landing page on the WordPress.org website that will showcase and share information about all current educational initiatives.
Universities and Educational Institutions: If you are interested in participating in the WordPress Credits program, please reach out by filling the interest form.
Students: If youโre a student and find this project interesting, please share it with your professors or academic advisors, as applications must be submitted by your institution.
Companies: We invite companies in the WordPress ecosystem to support this initiative by:
Sponsoring mentors to guide new contributors.
Providing tools and resources that help students succeed.
The WordPress Campus Connect Cartago 2025 kicked off on July 4th at the HHC Academies, inside the BeeNova HHC Innovation Center. It was the first Campus Connect ever held in Latin America and Costa Rica โ a milestone for the global WordPress community and an inspiring model for future editions across the region.
The opening session brought together 89 attendees, mainly students from the Vocational School of Arts and Crafts (COVAO) โ both day and night programs โ along with five speakers and three volunteers.
Inspiration in Action: From Student to Digital Entrepreneur: Adriรกn Matarrita
Build Your Personal Brand: Use Your Website to Stand Out:Lidia Arroyo
What Should Your Website Have to Stand Out and Make an Impact?: Francisco Leitรณn
Creating Your First Website on WordPress.comWordPress.comAn online implementation of WordPress code that lets you immediately access a new WordPress environment to publish your content. WordPress.com is a private company owned by Automattic that hosts the largest multisite in the world. This is arguably the best place to start blogging if you have never touched WordPress before. https://wordpress.com/: From Idea to Action: Luis Matarrita
WebChallenge: โYour Idea, Your Site, Your WordPressโ
Following the opening event, the WebChallenge began โ a five-session learning journey where students developed real web projects. The program started with 18 students and 12 teachers and administrative staff who were also eager to learn. Eight students completed the full program and presented their final projects.
Throughout the sessions, participants received mentorship from the WordPress community and worked on the following topics:
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Storytelling: Turn Your WordPress Site into a Unique Experience โ Vladimir Fonseca
During the closing ceremony, students showcased the projects they developed throughout the WebChallenge:
TuBecaCR: a website that gathers scholarships and courses.
TeenPlace: an inclusive space for teenagers.
AmbientateCR: A Costa Rican initiative that seeks to make caring for the environment a daily habit.
LockerGo: asynchronous learning in different areas.
Psychology: resources and tips for emotional well-being.
Social Activities for Teenagers in Cartago.
Pokรฉmon Competitive Site.
Personal Portfolio.
Closing Event
The closing ceremony of WordPress Campus Connect Cartago 2025 was held on October 11th at COVAO and featured representatives from the HHC Academies, Universidad Latina (which granted the main prize), the Costa Rican Chamber of SMEs, speakers, volunteers, and members of the WordPress community.
Studentsโ parents were invited as special guests to acknowledge their support throughout the process. The institution organized a celebration with refreshments for everyone, strengthening the bond between the community, families, and education.
An additional group of students from other HHC campuses attended as the audience, aiming to inspire them to join future Campus Connect editions and WordPress projects.
Each participant received:
A certificate of participation
A ticket to WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what theyโve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. San Josรฉ 2025 (including transportation provided by the institution)
Mentorship and business coaching scholarship by Peper La Agencia
Second Place:
AirPods
wag bag
Mentorship and business coaching scholarship by Peper La Agencia
The winning project, TuBecaCR, is an initiative that seeks to make access to student scholarships in Costa Rica easier. Christopher Zรบรฑiga will be presenting this inspiring project during WordCamp San Josรฉ 2025.
Special Thanks
We extend a special thanks to Francisco Leitรณn, who served as the main facilitator of the program. Week after week, he guided students with patience, dedication, and genuine passion for teaching. His leadership was key in helping participants turn their ideas into real, functional websites โ a true reflection of the WordPress community spirit.
The success of this project has opened new opportunities: COVAO has made its seven campuses across the province of Cartago available for the WordPress Cartago Community to host future MeetupsMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook., WordCamps, and other community events.
In addition, the teaching staff is collaborating to establish a WordPress Study Club, allowing students to continue learning and practicing with new generations.
The WordPress Campus Connect Cartago 2025 shows how collaboration between the community, educational institutions, and local partners can open new doors for students โ nurturing interest in open-source technology and creating a sustainable impact in the community.
โจ When education, community, and a passion for WordPress come togetherโฆ great stories are born! ๐
