WP Credits, the program connecting students to WordPress open source contributions as part of their academic journey, shares a six-month progress report. Key highlights include surpassing the 2026 goal of 20+ school partnerships ahead of schedule, a successful condensed 50-hour pilot module, and visible outcomes at WordCamp Europe. A self-directed mentorship pilot failed, confirming that active mentorship is essential. For the second half of 2026, the focus shifts from growth to quality: building a public impact dashboard, formalizing a graduate retention program, broadening contribution pathways, increasing mentor sponsorship, and expanding to new geographies — targeting 35 partnerships by year-end as preparation for larger scale in 2027.
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