Terry Tao uses WordPress to turn advanced mathematics into clear, approachable content, publishing research, multimedia, and insights that connect a global audience.
Explore how WordPress showcases rigorous work with clarity: https://wordpress.org/showcase/terence-tao/
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With faster load times, improved plugin previews, and better tooling compatibility, we are seeing exciting changes with WordPress Playground. It’s more than just a demo environment. Discover how Playground is evolving to enhance your development, teaching, and testing experiences.
Dive into the details here: https://wordpress.org/news/2026/01/wordpress-playground-speed-stability-and-momentum/
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WordPress Credits employs a principled sponsorship model: companies can offer products to students only after sponsoring mentors. That support shapes skilled, confident WordPress professionals. Invest in people and sponsor the program: https://wordpress.org/education/credits/
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Whether you contributed every week or just followed along, your perspective matters.
The WordPress 6.9 release retrospective is open until January 15, 2026. Help share feedback via the form or in the comments: https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/12/19/wordpress-6-9-release-retrospective/
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A fresh year brings new challenges and opportunities, from the innovative responsive Grid block to a dedicated Font Library admin screen. Join the call for volunteers for version 7.0 and check out the latest updates in Gutenberg 22.3.
More insights here: https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2026/01/whats-new-for-developers-january-2026/
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Following pilots in Italy, Costa Rica, Bolivia, and Bangladesh, WordPress Credits is expanding with education partners in Latvia, Poland, and the US, recognizing open source as a genuine academic practice.
Help us reach the next institutions to join: https://wordpress.org/education/credits/
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🌟 Inspiration alert! Check out this awesome video from CodeRevolution TV. Their 9-year-old built her first website using WordPress! It’s a great reminder that with intuitive tools and a bit of curiosity, anyone can get online and express themselves.
From choosing a theme to adding favorite content, we loved seeing the excitement of publishing a first site. 🚀
🎥 Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzuVK4unqeg
Last year, communities around the world hosted women-focused WordPress events in celebration of International Women’s Day, and the response was incredible. We’re bringing it back for 2026. Local WordPress communities are invited to organize women-focused events and create inclusive, supportive environments for women and gender minorities in tech.
Learn how to apply: https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/other-event-formats/women-wordpress-day/
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Zeel Thakkar believed in opening doors for others to learn, contribute, and grow. In her memory, an anonymous WordPress community member has offered 20 complimentary event tickets to women and girls who require financial assistance to attend WordCamp Kolhapur 2026.
Apply by 15 January 2026: https://kolhapur.wordcamp.org/2026/in-memory-of-zeel-thakkar-community-scholarship-for-wordcamp-kolhapur-2026/
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WordPress is becoming part of the curriculum through Campus Connect, where students learn by doing: building, shipping, and contributing to open source for academic credit.
Explore WordPress Education: https://wordpress.org/education/
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