Title: Make WordPress Community – Page 8 – Building Local Communities

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 [  ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/muddassirnasim/) [Nasim Miah](https://profiles.wordpress.org/muddassirnasim/)
7:19 am _on_ September 11, 2025     
Tags: [Community Team Meeting ( 9 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team-meeting/),
[community-team ( 225 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/),
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# 󠀁[Community Team September 2025 Meeting Recap](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/09/11/community-team-september-2025-meeting-recap/)󠁿

Attendance: **[@marutim](https://profiles.wordpress.org/marutim/) [@patricia70](https://profiles.wordpress.org/patricia70/)
[@zinanga](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zinanga/) [@Maruti](https://profiles.wordpress.org/maruti/)
[@Webtechpooja](https://profiles.wordpress.org/webtechpooja/) [@devmuhib](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devmuhib/)
[@nilovelez](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nilovelez/) [@Mosescursor](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mosescursor/)
[@muddassirnasim](https://profiles.wordpress.org/muddassirnasim/) [@alexcu21](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alexcu21/)
[@clk87](https://profiles.wordpress.org/clk87/)**

Notes: 

This recap is a summary of the Community Team’s monthly meeting. It will cover the
discussion points, ideas, and decisions that came up during the meeting. The aim
of this recap is to provide a quick overview for those who were unable to attend,
as well as an overview for everyone. These meetings were based on the [Agenda for September](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/09/02/community-team-meeting-agenda-for-04-september-2025/)
and are held in our [#community-team](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X)
SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/).
The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/)
channel on Make WordPress.

You can find the meeting chat here:

 * APAC/EMEA:
    - Meeting Host – **[@zinanga](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zinanga/)**
    - https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X/p1756987272582539
 * AMER:
    - Meeting Host – **[@alexcu21](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alexcu21/)**
    - https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X/p1757019591123369

Please leave your comments if you have any feedback. 

Additionally, each agenda item discussed may have its own Make post related to its
topic with more information, and you can add to the discussion directly to that 
post.

## **Chat Summary**

Here are some discussion points from the meeting.

## **Highlights to Note**

Here are a few things everyone should be aware of:

 * [Portland Welcomes WordCamp US 2025: A Community Gathering](https://wordpress.org/news/2025/08/portland-welcomes-wcus-2025/)**
   WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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 they’ve learned throughout
   the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/).
   US 2025** gathered thousands in Portland and online for Contributor DayContributor
   Day Contributor 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/](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://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/)
   [https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/),
   Showcase Day, and two days of talks and workshops.

Highlights included **Matt Mullenweg’s keynote**, sessions on AI, accessibilityAccessibility
Accessibility (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 “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning
compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen
readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility), and large-scale WordPress,
plus a lively Sponsor Hall and community networking.

## **Open Posts**

Check out these new and ongoing discussions needing review, feedback, thoughts, 
and comments.

 * [**WordPress Credits Program Update**The program is moving from alpha to betaBeta
   A pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial
   under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house
   and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product;
   however, design changes often occur as part of the process., expanding beyond
   the pilot atthe University of Pisa. This fall, Fidélitas University (Costa Rica)
   will join with its first student cohort. The initiative aims to onboard more 
   students by 2026 and welcomes support from educators, companies, and contributors.
 * [**WordPress 6.9 Roadmap**In the August 27 Dev Chat, the **WordPress 6.9 roadmap** was published. Targeting a **December 2, 2025,** release. GutenbergGutenberg The Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. [https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/](https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/) 21.5
   is now available with improvements, and discussions are focused on adding a database
   index for enhanced performance and enhancing wp_die() with HTTPHTTP HTTP is an
   acronym for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol. HTTP is the underlying protocol used
   by the World Wide Web and this protocol defines how messages are formatted and
   transmitted, and what actions Web servers and browsers should take in response
   to various commands. status codes.

## **Announcements / Newsletters**

 * [Growing New Contributors: Kolhapur’s Online Contribution Journey](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/09/02/growing-new-contributors-kolhapurs-online-contribution-journey/)
 * [Announcing the WordPress 6.9 Release Squad](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/08/19/announcing-the-wordpress-6-9-release-squad/)

As with the 6.7 and 6.8 cycles, 6.9 will continue with a **smaller, focused squad
structure**, ensuring collaboration across teams while keeping the release process
efficient. This cycle also continues the experiment of merging MarComms Lead responsibilities
with Release Coordination.

## **Open Floor**

 * There was community interest in whether a future **Community Summit** is planned,
   as the last ones were in 2017 (WCEUWCEU WordCamp Europe. The European flagship
   WordCamp event.) and 2023 (WCUSWCUS WordCamp US. The US flagship WordCamp event.).
   Some contributors noted overlap with [**WCEU discussions**](https://make.wordpress.org/project/2025/06/17/five-for-the-future-wceu25-chat/)
   on improving [cross-team collaboration](https://make.wordpress.org/updates/2024/06/28/addressing-overlapping-initiatives-and-improving-collaboration-across-teams/)
   and contribution models.
 * [@4thhubbard](https://profiles.wordpress.org/4thhubbard/) replied, Currently,
   there is **no movement on P2P2 P2 or O2 is the term people use to refer to the
   Make WordPress blog. It can be found at [https://make.wordpress.org](https://make.wordpress.org/)**
   or formal planning for another summit. The idea can be revisited in the coming
   weeks with a more structured discussion.
 * Community members praised **Kolhapur’s online contribution events**, with interest
   in starting similar initiatives in the **USA, the ****Americas, and LATAM (possibly
   in November)**. Organizers and contributors expressed enthusiasm and support 
   to help make this happen.

## **Next Meeting**

Community Team Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month. There are
two meetings to support different time zones. The meetings will take place on [#community-team](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X)
on [Slack](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/).

 * October 2nd, 2025 [12:00 UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?hour=12&min=00&sec=0)
 * October 2nd, 2025 [21:00 UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?hour=21&min=00&sec=0)

### **Call for Meeting Facilitators**

The Community Team Monthly Meetings happen on the first Thursdays of every month.
These meetings can be facilitated and run by any member of the community team and
are a great opportunity to engage with the rest of the community and team.
If you
are interested in facilitating any of these meetings in the future, please feel 
free to comment or get in touch with any of the Community Team Reps.

If you wish to add points to discuss, comment on this post, or reach out to one
of the team reps: [@Aditya](https://profiles.wordpress.org/aditya/) Kane, [@Arthur](https://profiles.wordpress.org/arthur/),
[@Shusei](https://profiles.wordpress.org/shusei/), and [@Pooja](https://profiles.wordpress.org/pooja/)
Derashri.

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 [  ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/piyopiyofox/) [Destiny Kanno](https://profiles.wordpress.org/piyopiyofox/)
5:14 am _on_ September 8, 2025     
Tags: [education-buzz ( 10 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/education-buzz/)

# 󠀁[Monthly Education Buzz Report – August 2025](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/09/08/monthly-education-buzz-report-august-2025/)󠁿

Welcome to the Monthly Education Buzz Report, your go-to source for highlights and
updates on all education-related 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.

## 󠀁[WordPress Campus Connect](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/)󠁿

### Completed Events (to date): 3

### Scheduled events – 6

 * [WordPress Campus Connect Cartago](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/cartago-covao/)(
   multiple event series, started on July 4th)
 * [WordPress Campus Connect Jaipur](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/jaipur/)(
   multiple event series, started on August 23rd)
 * [WordPress Campus Connect Ajmer](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/ajmer)(
   multiple event series, started on August 30th)
 * [WordPress Campus Connect San José](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/sanjose-fidelitas/)(
   starting on September 23rd)
 * [WordPress Campus Connect Kolhapur](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/kolhapur/)(
   starting on September 13th)
 * [WordPress Campus Connect Pontevedra UVigo](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/pontevedra/)(
   starting on September 22nd)

**8 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](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C08QK4V94AF).

### Event Highlights

 * **WordPress Campus Connect Jaipur** kicked off its first event on August 23rd
   at Anand ICE with 67 students in attendance. On August 25th, organizers held 
   an event at SSG Pareek PG College for 81 students, and on August 30th, they held
   an event at Alankar Girls PG College with 132 students in attendance.
    - Follow their journey on social media:
       * Instagram: [@wpjaipur](https://www.instagram.com/wpjaipur?igsh=YmkwZjZnZHNiaG14)
       * LinkedIn: [@wpjaipur](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wpjaipur/)
       * X: [@wordpressjaipur](https://x.com/wordpressjaipur?t=-UfRWTc1PdVnh3qfR-hZLw&s=09)
 * **WordPress Campus Connect Ajmer** held its first event on August 30th at Aryan
   College, bringing together 85 students! Session topics ranged from beginner-level
   site building to advanced eCommerce website builds using WooCommerce. The dual-
   track structure allowed both first-time learners and returning students with 
   prior experience to engage at the right level and leave with tangible outcomes.
    - They even created their own WordPress Campus Connect song! [Check it out on Youtube here!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0luIjdRlAFs)
 * **WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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 they’ve learned throughout
   the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/).
   US 2025**
    - Catch the [WordPress Campus Connect: Empowering WordPress’ Future Generations session](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJdfiNNHjec&t=21686s)
      on replay on Youtube.
    - WordPress Campus Connect Ribera del Duero students Andrés Parra and Javier
      Montes de Blas, and organizer Raul Anton Cuadrado, flew in from Spain to speak
      about their experience in the WCUSWCUS WordCamp US. The US flagship WordCamp
      event. session.
    - WordPress Campus Connect Cartago and San Jose organizers Mauricio Barrantes
      and Elineth Morera Campos, respectively, also joined the session to share 
      their experiences. On stage, Elineth shared the exciting news that **Fidélitas
      University will begin offering its students a WordPress Credits program starting
      in October 2025!**
 * **WordPress Campus Connect San José** launched their social media channels for
   WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025:
    - Instagram: [@wpcampusconnectsj](https://www.instagram.com/wpcampusconnectsj?igsh=OTBsZDdsajB0bjh4)
    - TikTok: [@wpcampusconnectsj](https://www.tiktok.com/@wpcampusconnectsj)
    - Facebook: [WordPress Campus Connect SJ](https://www.facebook.com/share/16D4tD6TjH/?mibextid=wwXIfr)
 * Contributors Md Sabbir Hossain and Ahmed Kabir Chaion hosted a seminar on WordPress
   Basics named “Discover WordPress.” They explored key topics such as Themes, Plugins,
   and Page Builders. ([See their highlight reel on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byl263afBJ8))
    - **50 students** attended their seminar at the State University of Bangladesh.
    - **40 students** attended their session at the International Standard University.
    - **35 students** attended their session at the Govt. Mohammadpur Model School.

#### Student Voices

Hear from students who attended the most recent events!

 * [WordPress Campus Connect Ajmer](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pVCVugeORyQ)
 * WordPress Campus Connect Jaipur: [1](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cqvT4nJMDHE),
   [2](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VIISAMqws84), & [3](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Yb6Hr-3x-sw)

### Other Program Updates

 * We’re currently working on translating the WordPress Campus Connect event feedback
   survey for students. If you or someone you know is interested in translating 
   the survey, please do so [using this spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Djr87XrH1L5nBgp3-uYnUhtYdxL0xHH2QOITtGh-SBU/edit?gid=1267303568#gid=1267303568).

## WordPress Credits

 * See the August [WordPress Credits Program Update](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/08/22/wordpress-credits-program-update/).
 * **A partnership agreement was signed with the Fidélitas University of San José,
   Costa Rica.** The Make WordPress community will start welcoming university students
   in October!

## Other Happenings

 * **Podcasts:**
    - Listen to Destiny Kanno, Isotta Peira, and Anand Upadhyay on how WordPress
      is shaping the future of education for students worldwide in [episode #183 of WPTavern](https://wptavern.com/podcast/183-destiny-kanno-isotta-peira-and-anand-upadhyay-on-how-wordpress-is-shaping-the-future-of-education-for-students-worldwide).
    - Contributor Gange Kafla talked about [WordPress Campus Connect at WordCamp Europe 2025](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-eY-1YZjUE).

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## Get Involved

**WordPress Campus Connect**

 * **Organizers**: If you’re a contributor or member of an educational institution
   interested in organizing this kind of event, [fill out this form](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/organize/).
 * **Companies**: If your company is interested in sponsoring these events, [please fill out this form](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/sponsor/).
 * **Learn More**: Find more details on how to organize a Campus Connect event [in this handbook page](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/other-event-formats/wordpress-campus-connect/).
 * **Join the Conversation**: Join the [#campusconnect](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C08QK4V94AF)
   channel in the Make WordPress SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat 
   Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has
   its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/).

**WordPress Credits Program**

 * **Universities and Educational Institutions**: If you are interested in participating
   in the WordPress Credits program, please reach out by filling [the interest form](https://airtable.com/appIzQKfwTn5dyPVp/shrYvY0CDNIkILIre).
 * **Students**: If you’re 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 mentorsEvent Supporter Event 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. to guide new contributors.
    - Providing tools and resources that help students succeed.
    - To learn more, visit the [Company Guide](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/wordpress-credits-contribution-internship-program/get-involved-company-guide/)
      and [fill out the form](https://airtable.com/appIzQKfwTn5dyPVp/shrKDkjeUdw8Fof34)
      to join the program.
 * **Join the Conversation**: Join the [#wpcredits](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C0959D2M3T8)
   channel in the Make WordPress Slack.

See something in the community that should be noted here or in a future newsletter?**
Comment below!**

Stay tuned for next month’s update!

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11:07 am _on_ September 2, 2025     
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# 󠀁[Community Team Meeting Agenda for 04 – September -2025](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/09/02/community-team-meeting-agenda-for-04-september-2025/)󠁿

The Community Team chat takes place on the first Thursday of every month in the 
[#community-team](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X) channel on SlackSlack
Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/).
The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/).
This month it will be on 4th September 2025.

This meeting is meant for all contributors on the team and everyone who is interested
in taking part in some of the things our team does. Feel free to join us, even if
you are not currently active in the team!

Asia-Pacific / EMEA friendly meeting: [Thursday, 04 September 2025 at 12:00 PM UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20250904T12&p1=1440)
will be facilitated by [@zinanga](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zinanga/)

Americas friendly meeting: [Thursday, 04 September 2025 at 21:00 PM UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20250904T21&p1=1440)
will be facilitated by [@alexcu21](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alexcu21/)

You will find a preliminary agenda for the meeting below. 

If you wish to add points to discuss, comment on this post or reach out to one of
the team reps: [@adityakane](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02VCDEEY), [@Arthur](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U75BRJRT7),
[@Shusei](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/UHGC4MF6H), or [@webtechpooja](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U84BKHNDU).
It does not need to be a blog post yet, the topic can be discussed during the meeting
nevertheless. We use the same agenda for both meetings.

**Call for meeting hostIf anyone is available to host the second sessions of the
Community Team monthly meeting at 9pm UTC, please reach out to one of the team reps,
who are all based in APAC and EMEA countries: [@adityakane](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02VCDEEY),
[@Arthur](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U75BRJRT7), [@Shusei](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/UHGC4MF6H),
or [@webtechpooja](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U84BKHNDU).

## Check-ins: Program and Event Supporters / Contributors

 * What have you been doing and how is it going? 
 * What did you accomplish after the last meeting? 
 * Are there any blockers? 
 * Can other team members help you in some way?

## Highlights to Note

Here are a few things everyone should be aware of.

 * [Portland Welcomes WordCamp US 2025: A Community Gathering](https://wordpress.org/news/2025/08/portland-welcomes-wcus-2025/)

## Open Posts

Check out these new and ongoing discussions needing review, feedback, thoughts and
comments.

 * [WordPress Credits Program Update](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/08/22/wordpress-credits-program-update/)
 * [WordPress 6.9 Roadmap](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/08/27/summary-dev-chat-august-27-2025/#wordpress-6-9-roadmap)

## Announcements / Newsletters

 * [Growing New Contributors: Kolhapur’s Online Contribution Journey](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/09/02/growing-new-contributors-kolhapurs-online-contribution-journey/)
 * [Announcing the WordPress 6.9 Release Squad](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/08/19/announcing-the-wordpress-6-9-release-squad/)

## Open Floor

This is your chance to discuss things that weren’t on the meeting agenda. 

We invite you to use this opportunity to share anything that you want with the team.
If you currently have a topic you’d like to discuss, add it to the comments of this
post and we will try to update the agenda accordingly.

Hope to see you on Thursday, either in the Asia-Pacific / EMEA (12:00 UTC) or Americas-
friendly version (21:00 UTC) of the meeting!

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10:56 am _on_ September 2, 2025     
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# 󠀁[Growing New Contributors: Kolhapur’s Online Contribution Journey](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/09/02/growing-new-contributors-kolhapurs-online-contribution-journey/)󠁿

![](https://make.wordpress.org/community/files/2025/09/image.png)

After the success of [WordCamp Kolhapur 2025](http://kolhapur.wordcamp.org/2025/),
I wanted to keep the momentum going. Instead of hosting just a one-day contributor
sprint, we ran a nine-event Online Contribution Series with our [Kolhapur WordPress Community](https://meetup.com/wpkolhapur)—
and it worked even better than we imagined.

## **Why We Started**

I led this initiative as the Lead Organizer of WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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 they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/).
Kolhapur 2025, with strong support from **[Abhay Kulkarni](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hiabhaykulkarni/)**
and our local team.

The idea was simple: many people cannot always attend physical contribution days
because of travel, equipment, or time limits. So we decided to go online. This made
contributing easier because:

 * People from other cities and remote areas could join.
 * Screen sharing allowed participants to get quick help and solve issues on the
   spot.
 * Back-to-back sessions were possible without travel fatigue.
 * We could focus completely on contributing instead of logistics.
 * Many people couldn’t bring laptops or travel for in-person meetupsMeetup Meetup
   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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/)..

While in-person events are great for networking, going online gave us **more focus,
less travel, and higher participation** in actual contributions.

## **How the Series Worked**

I took inspiration from both in-person Contributor Days at WordCamps and online 
Contributor Days. We mixed the best of both formats by spreading activities across
several meetups, with each session focusing on one Make WordPress team.

This format allowed contributors to:

 * Explore one team at a time (CoreCore Core is the set of software required to 
   run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress., Polyglots, Photos,
   Patterns, WordPress.tv, Test, etc.).
 * Learn hands-on with real-time guidance and screen sharing.
 * Join sessions easily, even back-to-back, without the barrier of travel.

It was a simple approach that gave contributors confidence and made learning easier.

## Impact

This approach brought real results:

 * Many **first-time contributors** joined and discovered how WordPress is built.
 * Participants earned **multiple badges and props**, which encouraged them to stay
   involved.
 * Our reach expanded **beyond Kolhapur**, with contributors joining from other 
   regions.
 * Some participants grew into mentorsEvent Supporter Event 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. themselves, **guiding others** in future meetups.
 * Several contributors continued **contributing independently** after the series
   ended.

## **How You Can Run One in Your Community**

If your community finds it hard to gather people physically for contribution days—
or if you want to give contributors a chance to dive deeper—an Online Contribution
Series can be a good idea.

 * Focus each session on one Make WordPress team.
 * Use screen sharing to help contributors in real time.
 * Ask participants to set up their WordPress.orgWordPress.org The 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/](https://wordpress.org/)
   profiles and join SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/).
   The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/)
   before the first session.
 * Celebrate every contribution and explain how badges and props work.

## Acknowledging Our Contributors

I’m thankful to the **29 community members** who actively joined and contributed
in this series. Your energy kept the initiative alive!

[@contactprashantpp](https://profiles.wordpress.org/contactprashantpp/), [@sohamjoshi8275](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sohamjoshi8275/),
[@snehal5774](https://profiles.wordpress.org/snehal5774/), [@mrunalkulkarni](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mrunalkulkarni/),
[@harshada555](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harshada555/), [@rajeshrathodwp](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rajeshrathodwp/),
[@surajswalstar](https://profiles.wordpress.org/surajswalstar/), [@iamshubhamsp](https://profiles.wordpress.org/iamshubhamsp/),
[@digitalpritam](https://profiles.wordpress.org/digitalpritam/), [@vaibhavsweb](https://profiles.wordpress.org/vaibhavsweb/),
[@ketanniruke](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ketanniruke/), [@diguj](https://profiles.wordpress.org/diguj/),
[@atharvprakashan](https://profiles.wordpress.org/atharvprakashan/), [@prathameshbhagat1511](https://profiles.wordpress.org/prathameshbhagat1511/),
[@shreyashd21](https://profiles.wordpress.org/shreyashd21/), [@sunithak](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sunithak/),
[@snilesh](https://profiles.wordpress.org/snilesh/), [@amitbhosale](https://profiles.wordpress.org/amitbhosale/),
[@vgnavada](https://profiles.wordpress.org/vgnavada/), [@rupesh5438](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rupesh5438/),
[@akshaydhere](https://profiles.wordpress.org/akshaydhere/), [@adityab98](https://profiles.wordpress.org/adityab98/),
[@sketchboy](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sketchboy/), [@vaibhav2527](https://profiles.wordpress.org/vaibhav2527/),
[@dheeraj2995](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dheeraj2995/), [@rajendrapatilraj](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rajendrapatilraj/),
[@prathameshp](https://profiles.wordpress.org/prathameshp/), [@krupajnanda](https://profiles.wordpress.org/krupajnanda/),
[@hiabhaykulkarni](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hiabhaykulkarni/) & [@mkrndmane](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mkrndmane/)

📖 You can read the full detailed recap (with session details, photos, and stats)
on [central.wordcamp.org](https://central.wordcamp.org/?p=11606287).

## Our Next Steps

The [Kolhapur WordPress community](https://wpkolhapur.org/) will continue to host
contribution-focused events, and we welcome contributors from around the world to
join us.

If you’d like to try something similar, connect with the [Make WordPress Community Team](https://make.wordpress.org/community/)

**Together, we build a better WordPress for everyone.**

Props to [@webtechpooja](https://profiles.wordpress.org/webtechpooja/) for reviewing
this post!

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# 󠀁[WordPress Credits Program Update](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/08/22/wordpress-credits-program-update/)󠁿

The [WordPress Credits](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/wordpress-credits-contribution-internship-program/)
program is progressing since its pilot launch with the University of Pisa. Over 
the past months, we’ve been focused on setting up the infrastructure, preparing 
updated materials for students and institutions, and testing the virtual classroom
on Learn.WordPress.orgWordPress.org The 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/](https://wordpress.org/). We’re also preparing
demos of the student classrooms so the community can see how the program will work
in practice.

The initial pilot was designed to validate the concept and provided us with valuable
insights. Building on that foundation, we continue to refine the approach and are
preparing to scale as we transition from alpha to betaBeta A pre-release of software
that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta
versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close
in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur
as part of the process.. 

Our next steps include: finalizing the infrastructure, completing program materials,
launching visibility actions, and coordinating with contribution teams to support
student onboarding. We’re excited to welcome Fidélitas University into the program
this fall, starting with 15 students and building momentum toward opening participation
to all majors by 2026. This couldn’t have been done without Rita Robles Loaiza (
[@roblesloaiza](https://profiles.wordpress.org/roblesloaiza/) ), who has spearheaded
this initiative as the Associate Director of On-Campus Programs at the Faculty of
Computer Science. 

We’d love the community’s support in this next phase. Here are a few ways to help:

 * **Educational institutions**: If you’d like to bring WordPress Credits to your
   students, please [apply here](https://airtable.com/appIzQKfwTn5dyPVp/shrYvY0CDNIkILIre).
 * **Companies**: Learn more about how you can support the program through sponsorship
   or mentorship [on this page](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/wordpress-credits-contribution-internship-program/get-involved-company-guide/).
 * **Contributors**: Join the discussion and help us build the program in the [GitHub repo](https://github.com/WordPress/WPCredits-Tracker)
   or in the [#wpcredits](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C0959D2M3T8) SlackSlack
   Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/).
   The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/)
   channel.

If you’ll be at WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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 they’ve learned throughout the
year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). US next
week and want to connect about the program, come find us! You can join the Community
and Training tables at Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor 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/](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://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/)
[https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/),
visit the Community booth on **August 28 at 14:30** or **August 29 at 11:15**, or
simply pingPing The act of sending a very small amount of data to an end point. 
Ping is used in computer science to illicit a response from a target server to test
it’s connection. Ping is also a term used by Slack users to @ someone or send them
a direct message (DM). Users might say something along the lines of “Ping me when
the meeting starts.” me on Slack.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far! Your support is helping us build
meaningful bridges between educational institutions, students, and the WordPress
project.

The following people contributed to writing this post: [@celigaroe](https://profiles.wordpress.org/celigaroe/),
[@francescodicandia](https://profiles.wordpress.org/francescodicandia/), [@roblesloaiza](https://profiles.wordpress.org/roblesloaiza/),
[@4thhubbard](https://profiles.wordpress.org/4thhubbard/), [@peiraisotta](https://profiles.wordpress.org/peiraisotta/).

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10:08 am _on_ August 7, 2025     
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# 󠀁[Community Team Meeting Agenda for 07 – August -2025](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/08/07/community-team-meeting-agenda-for-07-august-2025/)󠁿

The Community Team chat takes place the first Thursday of every month in the [#community-team](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X)
channel on SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/).
The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/).
This month it will be on 7th August 2025.

This meeting is meant for all contributors on the team and everyone who is interested
in taking part in some of the things our team does. Feel free to join us, even if
you are not currently active in the team!

Asia-Pacific / EMEA friendly meeting: [Thursday, 07 August 2025 at 12:00 PM UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20250807T12&p1=1440)
will be facilitated by [@alexcu21](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alexcu21/)

Americas friendly meeting: [Thursday, 07 August 2025 at 21:00 PM UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20250807T21&p1=1440)
will be facilitated by [@kofimokome](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kofimokome/)

You will find a preliminary agenda for the meeting below. 

If you wish to add points to discuss, comment on this post or reach out to one of
the team reps: [@adityakane](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02VCDEEY), [@Arthur](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U75BRJRT7),
[@Shusei](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/UHGC4MF6H), or [@webtechpooja](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U84BKHNDU).
It does not need to be a blog post yet, the topic can be discussed during the meeting
nevertheless. We use the same agenda for both meetings.

**Call for meeting hostIf anyone is available to host the second sessions of the
Community Team monthly meeting at 9pm UTC, please reach out to one of the team reps,
who are all based in APAC and EMEA countries: [@adityakane](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02VCDEEY),
[@Arthur](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U75BRJRT7), [@Shusei](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/UHGC4MF6H),
or [@webtechpooja](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U84BKHNDU).

## Check-ins: Program and Event Supporters / Contributors

 * What have you been doing and how is it going? 
 * What did you accomplish after the last meeting? 
 * Are there any blockers? 
 * Can other team members help you in some way?

## Highlights to Note

Here are a few things everyone should be aware of.

 * [Monthly Education Buzz Report – July 2025](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/08/04/monthly-education-buzz-report-july-2025/)
 * [How to Talk About and Support the New WordPress Education Initiatives](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/07/18/how-to-talk-about-and-support-the-new-wordpress-education-initiatives/)

## Open Posts

Check out these new and ongoing discussions needing review, feedback, thoughts and
comments.

 * [WordPress Academy: A Case Study from WordCamp Krakow](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/07/29/wordpress-academy-a-case-study-from-wordcamp-krakow/)

## Announcements / Newsletters

 * [WordCamp US 2025: See You in Portland, Oregon](https://wordpress.org/news/2025/06/wordcamp-us-2025-see-you-in-portland-oregon/)
 * [Meetup Organizer Newsletter: July 2025](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/07/15/meetup-organizer-newsletter-july-2025/)

## Open Floor

This is your chance to discuss things that weren’t on the meeting agenda. 

We invite you to use this opportunity to share anything that you want with the team.
If you currently have a topic you’d like to discuss, add it to the comments of this
post and we will try to update the agenda accordingly.

Hope to see you on Thursday, either in the Asia-Pacific / EMEA (12:00 UTC) or Americas-
friendly version (21:00 UTC) of the meeting!

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 [  ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/piyopiyofox/) [Destiny Kanno](https://profiles.wordpress.org/piyopiyofox/)
11:34 am _on_ August 4, 2025     
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# 󠀁[Monthly Education Buzz Report – July 2025](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/08/04/monthly-education-buzz-report-july-2025/)󠁿

Welcome to the Monthly Education Buzz Report, your go-to source for highlights and
updates on all education-related 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.

## 󠀁[WordPress Campus Connect](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/)󠁿

WordPress Campus Connect (WPCC) continues to expand, strengthening the bonds between
educational institutions and the WordPress community.

### Events Held This Year (to date): 3

 * [WordPress Campus Connect Ribera del Duero](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/ribera-del-duero/)
   in Spain
    - **Inaugural Global Event**: This program marked the first-ever global WordPress
      Campus Connect event, successfully promoting digital innovation and web development
      skills among students. It was a collaborative effort with CIFP Santa Catalina,
      Ribering, and WordPress.comWordPress.com An 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/](https://wordpress.com/).
    - **Hands-on Learning & Awards**: Students participated in multiple practical
      workshops and presented their projects, culminating in a Final Gala. Top projects
      earned opportunities for further exposure, including presenting at WordCampWordCamp
      WordCamps 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 they’ve learned throughout the year and
      share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). US 2025.
      Students also received formal recognition through awards and diplomas.
 * [WordPress Campus Connect Cartago](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/cartago-covao/)
   in Costa Rica
 * [WordPress Campus Connect Cagayan de Oro City](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/cdo/)
   in the Philippines
    - **First in Southeast Asia**: WCC Cagayan de Oro holds the distinction of hosting
      the inaugural WordPress Campus Connect event in Southeast Asia.
    - **Engaging Activities**: Mr. Tanedo hosted a fun and engaging WordPress trivia
      game, with active participants receiving branded swag from generous sponsors.
    - **Future Collaborations**: PHINMA-COC expressed strong interest in future 
      collaborations, offering to connect the program with the wider PHINMA network
      of universities and colleges across the country.

### Upcoming scheduled events – 2

 * [WordPress Campus Connect Ajmer](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/ajmer)
 * [WordPress Campus Connect San José](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/sanjose-fidelitas/)

**And 8 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](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C08QK4V94AF).

### Event Highlights

 * **Scholarship Success Story**: A student from the WordPress Campus Connect Ribera
   del Duero event in Aranda de Duero was awarded a scholarship to attend WordCamp
   US! His inspiring experience was featured in [this article](https://ritmoribera.com/2025/07/09/gano-el-primer-wordpress-campus-connect-del-mundo/)
   and even published by his school in [this article](https://www.diariodelaribera.net/hemeroteca/aranda/elcifpsantacatalinasededelprimerwordpresscampusconnectdelmundo/).
   This clearly demonstrates the tangible benefits and significant opportunities
   that stem from Campus Connect events.

### Other Program Updates

 * **New Handbook Page for Certificates of Participation**: To streamline processes
   for event organizers, the WordPress Campus Connect handbook page has been updated.
   This new [resource](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/other-event-formats/wordpress-campus-connect/#issuing-a-certificate-of-participation)
   provides detailed steps for issuing Certificates of Participation at WordPress
   Campus Connect events, making it easier for students to receive formal recognition
   for their involvement.
 * **Scholarship Nomination Guidance**: [We’ve published comprehensive guidance](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/other-event-formats/wordpress-campus-connect/#wordpress-campus-connect-flagship-wordcamp-sponsorship-guidelines)
   on how to nominate a student to receive a scholarship to attend a flagship WordCamp.
   This is an essential read for all event organizers!
 * **[Our first WordPress Student club](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/other-event-formats/wordpress-campus-connect/#wordpress-campus-connect-student-clubs)**
   has been created for Sophia Girl’s College in Ajmer, India!

### New Wapuus!

![WordPress Campus Connect Ribera](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcAwIHLuHeFAf8y2afu3DfBOAaYSWJV0ZvscJEZl5kTSyrvHk-
um0EhkXqXFSGTXeV8oXiixbDcXmUk2JFPm93D3wc-leu2ihai8ZdzNEdIoW0vipWnkLnLTG1_xvDacPDexRHrYA?
key=SfKdDzQ7IGh47FX2lNHioQ)

Ribera

![WordPress Campus Connect Cartago](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf9o_7MacYTB9T2YqCkPX6Me_sAAZSkN6gkvqcWOWl_1WNNOLYv9--
0qORCoQMa3gNRjGnSDvMZr4yCxMk6KbE4beqGdZMass2Ubnre-rxW4RjNRx7HXhT1vW8ssLG9GGtz-lqpZw?
key=SfKdDzQ7IGh47FX2lNHioQ)

Cartago

![WordPress Campus Connect San José](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/
AD_4nXfp6vBqIs3Cg9nw-bBAunr84vM7EI7J1w0pFcnFznkOqkoKKR2sJvdhqIKXiN1bd6pQNeNoZUXHxJYZdXg-
iESMS7zLJpzyuKSYmiyidkovNfVF4oYejFOwHV8Q50UEwxUsndD26Q?key=SfKdDzQ7IGh47FX2lNHioQ)

San José

## WordPress Credits

 * **New WordPress Credits Handbook Section**: A new section has been added to the
   WordPress Credits Handbook, clearly outlining the program’s objectives and structure.
   This includes a [guide for company involvement](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/wordpress-credits-contribution-internship-program/get-involved-company-guide/)
   and a [call for interested educational institutions](https://airtable.com/appIzQKfwTn5dyPVp/shrYvY0CDNIkILIre).
 * **Official [#wpcredits](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpcredits/) 
   SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/).
   The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/)
   Channel**: The official [#wpcredits Slack channel](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C0959D2M3T8)
   has been created to ensure project progress and decision-making are open to all
   interested contributors. We encourage anyone interested to join the conversation
   there.
 * **Public GitHubGitHub GitHub 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 ‘pull request’ where code changes done in
   branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged by
   the repository owner. [https://github.com/](https://github.com/) Repository**:
   The public [GitHub repository WPCredits-Tracker](https://github.com/WordPress/WPCredits-Tracker)
   and its related [setup project](https://github.com/orgs/WordPress/projects/244)
   have been opened to track task priorities and completion transparently.
 * **Applications Underway**: We have started receiving applications from companies
   willing to sponsor mentorsEvent Supporter Event 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 student needs, as well as from interested institutions and students. We are
   still actively seeking more companies to support and join the program. If your
   company is interested, please apply via [this form](https://airtable.com/appIzQKfwTn5dyPVp/shrKDkjeUdw8Fof34).

## Other Happenings

 * **Training Team Course Cohorts Are Back!**: The WordPress Training Team is relaunching
   its free, 6-week guided training sessions. The next cohort will focus on “**WordPress
   BlockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, 
   composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress
   editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with
   shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and
   user experience. Editor Basics**,” starting soon. These cohorts offer a fantastic
   opportunity to learn a specific topic in depth with the guidance of a subject
   matter expert and the support of an online learning group. You can find more 
   details and sign up [here](https://make.wordpress.org/training/2025/07/29/announcing-training-team-cohort-wordpress-block-editor-basics/).
 * **Support WordPress Education Initiatives**: Learn [How to Talk About and Support the New WordPress Education Initiatives](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/07/18/how-to-talk-about-and-support-the-new-wordpress-education-initiatives/).
   This resource provides valuable information for advocating and contributing to
   these important programs.

---

## Get Involved

 * **Learn More About Campus Connect**: If you’re interested in understanding the
   full scope of WordPress Campus Connect events, please refer to [this handbook page](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/other-event-formats/wordpress-campus-connect/).
 * **Explore the WordPress Credits Program**: Universities and educational institutions
   interested in participating in the WordPress Credits program can fill out [this interest form](https://airtable.com/appIzQKfwTn5dyPVp/shrYvY0CDNIkILIre)
   to receive more information and get started. This program aims to integrate WordPress
   education directly into academic curricula.

Stay tuned for next month’s update!

[#education-buzz](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/education-buzz/)

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 [  ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sebastianm/) [Sebastian Misniakiewicz](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sebastianm/)
4:00 am _on_ July 29, 2025     
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# 󠀁[WordPress Academy: A Case Study from WordCamp Krakow](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/07/29/wordpress-academy-a-case-study-from-wordcamp-krakow/)󠁿

WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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 they’ve learned throughout the year and share
the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Krakow 2025 became history
on June 29th. And not just because it ended, but because it  showed us that there
is a space where we can invite new members into our WordPress Community.

One year ago, during WordCamp Krakow 2024,  I decided to rethink how we run Contributor
DayContributor Day Contributor 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/](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://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/)
[https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/).
Instead of keeping it just for experienced WordPress users, I wanted to open it 
up to those who were completely new to WordPress, curious about it, or just starting
their journey.

### Why did I do it?

When inviting people to WordCamp Krakow 2024 last year, I noticed that many of them
assumed that WordCamp was only for those who knew WordPress very well. Many of them
have been declining my invitation, saying: “I am not a webmaster, so your WordCamp
is not for me!”

After another such excuse, suddenly I felt like Archimedes who said in the past:“
Eureka!” 

Maybe only 10% of attendees joined Contributor Day in Poland because it felt like
a day reserved for experienced users. But WordCamp lasts three days. Why not use
Day 0 to welcome beginners too? We had space at the venue, so that wasn’t an issue.

The real question was:

### **How do we encourage them to come? What can we offer?**

I realized we couldn’t expect them to contribute to a system they didn’t yet know.
We needed a new format, something designed to bring newcomers into the community.

And so the **WordPress Academy** was born.

On June 7, 2024, we organized a series of four lectures, running concurrently with
Contributor Day. There was no registration, we simply wanted to see who would show
up and get benefit from the new format.

The response amazed us.

Over 50 people attended the Academy, about 20% of all WordCamp participants! It 
was more than I expected, and the feedback from long-time WordCampers was fantastic.

It was spectacular!

So in 2025, We  decided to do it again, but… better. 

We learned from the last year that even “simple” topics can feel overwhelming for
true beginners. So this year, we made two big changes:

 * **Lectures for absolute beginners:**– even more approachable than before.
 * **Workshops for “false beginners”:-** where participants built their first WordPress
   site with guidance from experienced users.

And it was a huge success!

 WordCamp Krakow 2025 had 275 attendees,and over 110 of them joined the WordPress
Academy! This, combined with the Contributor Day participants (about 30), meant 
that over 50% of participants showed up on the first day!

### What is the next step?

WordCamp Europe 2026 will be held in Krakow. 

As Head of the Local Team, I dream of  bringing the WordPress Academy to WordCamp
Europe for the first time to connect experienced WordPress users with complete beginners..

My goal? To make Day 0 as big and exciting as Days 1 and 2.

### **Will it work?**

I am sure it will!

Open for your suggestions and ideas on this initiative!

Thanks to [@webtechpooja](https://profiles.wordpress.org/webtechpooja/) for reviewing
this post.

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# 󠀁[How to Talk About and Support the New WordPress Education Initiatives](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/07/18/how-to-talk-about-and-support-the-new-wordpress-education-initiatives/)󠁿

There has been a lot of talk and momentum lately about WordPress in the education
space. From the development of the **WordPress Campus Connect** event series and
its affiliated **WordPress Student Clubs**, to the new **WordPress Credits** initiative,
there is so much the community can offer the youth in education now in a way that
is more recognized by the WordPress FoundationWordPress Foundation The 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](https://wordpressfoundation.org/)..
This post will break down the current initiatives, how you can get involved as a
volunteer, contributor, or organizer, and how sponsors can also get involved.

## WordPress Campus Connect

**WordPress Campus Connect **events aim to educate and empower the next generation
of WordPress users and developers by providing accessible, hands-on learning experiences.
They are one or multiple day events that aim to introduce students to WordPress 
capabilities, equip them with essential skills like website building and SEO, and
expose them to diverse career opportunities within the WordPress ecosystem.

**Goal and Purpose:**

 * To **educate and empower the next generation of WordPress users and developers**
   by providing accessible, hands-on learning experiences.
 * Introduces students to WordPress’ capabilities, highlighting its versatility.
 * Equips students with **essential WordPress skills** (website building, theme/
   pluginPlugin A 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/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/)
   or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. usage, basic SEO).
 * Exposes students to **diverse career opportunities** within the WordPress ecosystem(
   web development, design, content creation).
 * Fosters **networking and mentorship opportunities** with industry professionals.
 * Aims to make** WordPress education inclusive and widely available**, promoting
   a free and open web.

**How to Get Involved:**

 * **Organizers:** If you’re a contributor or member of an educational institution
   interested in organizing this kind of event, [fill out this form](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/organize/).
 * **Companies:** If your company is interested in sponsoring these events, [please fill out this form](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/sponsor/).
 * **Learn More:** Find more details on how to organize a Campus Connect event [in this handbook page](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/other-event-formats/wordpress-campus-connect/).
 * **Join the Conversation:** Join the [#campusconnect](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C08QK4V94AF)
   channel in the Make WordPress SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat 
   Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has
   its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/).

## WordPress Student Clubs

**WordPress Student Clubs** allow students to sustain on-campus activities and events,
encouraging ongoing engagement and education around WordPress. They provide opportunities
for students to learn more about WordPress and empower student organizers to grow
their local, on-campus community group.

WordPress Student Clubs allow students to **sustain on-campus activities and events**,
encouraging ongoing engagement and education around WordPress. These clubs can be
formed by campuses that have hosted a WordPress Campus Connect event, or by those
that have not.

**Key Benefits:**

 * Provides opportunities for students who missed initial events to learn about 
   WordPress.
 * Empower student organizers to **grow their local, on-campus community group**.
 * Student Clubs may host various types of events like monthly meetupsMeetup Meetup
   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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).
   and support recurring WordPress Campus Connect events.

**How to Get Started:**

 * **Request Creation:** Note in your WordPress Campus Connect application that 
   you’d like to create a Student Club, or [request the creation of a WordPress Student Club](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/other-event-formats/wordpress-campus-connect/#request-the-creation-of-a-wordpress-student-club)
   through this form.

## WordPress Credits

**WordPress Credits** program integrates students from universities and other educational
institutions into the WordPress open-source project by providing structured guidance
and real-world experience. It aims to eliminate barriers to entry, foster transferable
skills, and nurture the next generation of contributors, creating connections between
academic institutions, students, and companies.

While the name includes “Credits,” participation is open to institutions that do
not use a credit-based system, as long as they formally recognize the completion
of the contribution program as part of the student’s curriculum.

The coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development
Team builds WordPress. activity of the program is contributing directly to WordPress,
meaning students work on projects that help maintain, grow, and make WordPress more
accessible to users worldwide.

**Goal and Purpose:**

 * To **integrate university students into the WordPress open sourceOpen Source 
   Open 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. project** by providing structured guidance
   and real-world experience.
 * Aims to **eliminate barriers to entry** for students and newcomers (lack of guidance,
   practical experience).
 * Participants develop **transferable skills** and actively engage with the WordPress
   community through structured onboarding and personalized contribution projects.
 * **The program’s core activity is WordPress contribution**: students work on projects
   that support the maintenance, growth, and global accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility(
   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 “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning 
   compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen
   readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) of the WordPress ecosystem.
 * Seeks to **nurture the next generation of contributors**, ensuring WordPress 
   remains innovative, inclusive, and sustainable.
 * Fosters connections between academic institutions, students, and companies within
   the WordPress ecosystem.

**How to Get Involved:**

 * **Universities and Educational Institutions:** If you are interested in participating
   in the WordPress Credits program, please reach out by filling [the interest form](https://airtable.com/appIzQKfwTn5dyPVp/shrYvY0CDNIkILIre).
 * **Students:** If you’re 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 mentorsEvent Supporter Event 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.** to guide new contributors.
    - **Providing tools and resources** that help students succeed.
    - To learn more, visit the [Company Guide](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/wordpress-credits-contribution-internship-program/get-involved-company-guide/)
      and [fill out the form](https://airtable.com/appIzQKfwTn5dyPVp/shrKDkjeUdw8Fof34)
      to join the program.
 * **Join the Conversation:** Join the [#wpcredits](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C0959D2M3T8)
   channel in the Make WordPress Slack.

Thank you [@peiraisotta](https://profiles.wordpress.org/peiraisotta/) [@unintended8](https://profiles.wordpress.org/unintended8/)
and [@anandau14](https://profiles.wordpress.org/anandau14/) for reviewing this post!

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