Education/Newsletter/November 2014/Highlights
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France
Wikimedia France obtains an agreement from the French Ministry of Education
Wikimedia France is recognized as an educational institution by the French Ministry of Education. (read more→)
México
A student in Mexico makes the best of her study to edit Wikipedia
María Fernanda López Narváez used her knowledge of education history to edit related articles on Spanish Wikipedia. (read more→)
Global
Iberoconf discusses Wikipedia in education
Iberoconf, the fourth Ibero-American Wikimedia Summit, gathered Wikimedians from around the globe to develop regional programs and projects with special attention to Wikipedia in Education. (read more→)
Global
Wikipedia Education Collaborative members meet in Edinburgh
Wikipedia Education Program leaders and the Global Education team at the Wikimedia Foundation had their second Education Collaborative meeting in Edinburgh. (read more→)
México
Tec de Monterrey wrapping up semester projects
Three campuses, eight classes (seven new), a Day of the Dead photo contest, the first student donation of video, and more!) (read more→)
Global
Articles of interest in other publications: MIT, Myanmar, and Jimmy Wales
Worldwide media coverage of Wikimedia projects in education. (read more→)
Sweden
Successful Wikipedia assignments presented by faculty at national conference in Sweden
Faculty at Linnaeus University presented their recurring Wikipedia assignment project at national conference, and student contributions are celebrated by the Swedish Wikipedia community. (read more→)
Egypt
Egyptian Student invites his colleagues at Al-Azhar University to edit Wikipedia
Abdel-Rahman Elsakka invites his fellow students to join Wikipedia Education Program after his successful term in the program. (read more→)
Global
Welcoming new WMF staff supporting education
Please join us in welcoming three new staff members who will support Wikipedia in Education initiatives throughout the Movement. (read more→)