# Updates from the Team

**URL:** https://forum.code.org/c/csd/updates/378.md

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## [New CSD Progress View](https://forum.code.org/t/new-csd-progress-view/39634)

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**Author:** [@erik\_dillaman](https://forum.code.org/u/erik_dillaman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/new-csd-progress-view/39634 "2024-08-07T17:56:08Z")

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Do you keep track of your students’ progress? If so, we think you’ll love our new progress view, launched this week. It’s a complete reimagining inspired by direct feedback from educators from across our community. Here’…

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## [Making a bird to fly](https://forum.code.org/t/making-a-bird-to-fly/39506)

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**Author:** [@praise.osazuwa](https://forum.code.org/u/praise.osazuwa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/making-a-bird-to-fly/39506 "2024-05-23T19:21:21Z")

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It isgoing to be grate

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## [Updates for 2024-2025?](https://forum.code.org/t/updates-for-2024-2025/39455)

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**Author:** [@clake](https://forum.code.org/u/clake)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/updates-for-2024-2025/39455 "2024-05-14T21:28:01Z")

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When will the 24-25 curriculum be available? Any big changes from the 23-24?

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## [Students missing work](https://forum.code.org/t/students-missing-work/38935)

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**Author:** [@cedgar](https://forum.code.org/u/cedgar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/students-missing-work/38935 "2024-01-24T18:36:56Z")

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I am having a problem this year that is making my life very difficult. I have assigned students to complete Unit 2 of CSD: The Web Dev unit. However, when I go to correct their work, somehow students are completing work …

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## [23-24 Change to Example Code?](https://forum.code.org/t/23-24-change-to-example-code/38798)

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**Author:** [@lynnj](https://forum.code.org/u/lynnj)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/23-24-change-to-example-code/38798 "2023-12-12T23:25:05Z")

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I am helping a new teacher learn how to use CSD (Interactive Animations and Games). When I log into my old classes, I can see the button for the example code for activities but she cannot. Did this feature move somewhere…

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## [FEATURE: startWebRequest() for Google Sheets](https://forum.code.org/t/feature-startwebrequest-for-google-sheets/38637)

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**Author:** [@djb](https://forum.code.org/u/djb)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/feature-startwebrequest-for-google-sheets/38637 "2023-11-07T18:49:38Z")

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startWebRequest() & Google Sheets Has there been an update yet to allow a URL for a Google Sheet, yet? e.g. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/XXX as opposed to the now defunct spreadsheets.google.com/ XXX

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## [Upgrading the Web Dev Unit: Your Input Needed!](https://forum.code.org/t/upgrading-the-web-dev-unit-your-input-needed/38515)

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**Author:** [@erik\_dillaman](https://forum.code.org/u/erik_dillaman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/upgrading-the-web-dev-unit-your-input-needed/38515 "2023-10-13T20:57:42Z")

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Greetings! The Code.org Curriculum Team is looking into making some updates to the Web Development unit in CS Discoveries. We would love to hear from you as we investigate and make decisions! Please take a moment and f…

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## [23-24 Curriculum Change Log?](https://forum.code.org/t/23-24-curriculum-change-log/38246)

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**Author:** [@mreeves](https://forum.code.org/u/mreeves)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/23-24-curriculum-change-log/38246 "2023-08-02T15:32:09Z")

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Hi All! I have seen the announcements in the newsletter/medium about the changes to the CS Discoveries curriculum but I still haven’t seen the detailed changelog like we’ve seen in the past. Any ideas if/when we can expe…

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## [Alignment With New York's New CS Learning Standards](https://forum.code.org/t/alignment-with-new-yorks-new-cs-learning-standards/36622)

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**Author:** [@adugger](https://forum.code.org/u/adugger)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/alignment-with-new-yorks-new-cs-learning-standards/36622 "2023-03-03T01:43:51Z")

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Hello all, I currently teach several CSD units to 8th grade students, and NYS is set to roll out new learning standards. I’m looking to find if there are any resources available to align code.org units to K-12 Compute…

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## [Practice - NEW content?](https://forum.code.org/t/practice-new-content/37532)

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**Author:** [@GordonBrune](https://forum.code.org/u/GordonBrune)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/practice-new-content/37532 "2023-01-25T18:17:53Z")

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Not sure where to put this post. I have tried units 2 & 3 and have always wondered why the prompt on the Practice page is to “CHOOSE from the following activities.” It seems like the students would benefit by doing all t…

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## [Testing New Teacher Tools for Code.org!](https://forum.code.org/t/testing-new-teacher-tools-for-code-org/37283)

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**Author:** [@erik\_dillaman](https://forum.code.org/u/erik_dillaman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/testing-new-teacher-tools-for-code-org/37283 "2022-11-30T19:51:07Z")

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The Code.org product team is looking for participants to test out some new teacher tools! 45-minute remote sessions this Friday will be conducted via Zoom. If you’re interested, please fill out this brief interest form. …

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## [List of Updates for 2022-2023?](https://forum.code.org/t/list-of-updates-for-2022-2023/36780)

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**Author:** [@nhanson](https://forum.code.org/u/nhanson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/list-of-updates-for-2022-2023/36780 "2022-08-22T20:47:19Z")

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Is there a detailed list of what has been changed in the 2022-2023 version of CS Discoveries? Thank you!

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## [More advanced training?](https://forum.code.org/t/more-advanced-training/36065)

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**Author:** [@bberry](https://forum.code.org/u/bberry)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/more-advanced-training/36065 "2022-03-23T22:38:27Z")

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I have gone to several code.org CS Discoveries summer workshops and they have been great. However, I think I need more training on the later lessons in Unit 3. Is there a training or a class or something for those of u…

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## [Game lab teacher dashboard change](https://forum.code.org/t/game-lab-teacher-dashboard-change/35601)

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**Author:** [@GordonBrune](https://forum.code.org/u/GordonBrune)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/game-lab-teacher-dashboard-change/35601 "2022-01-20T21:48:58Z")

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Love the new “drop down” feature on the teacher dashboard when I check my student’s progress in game lab. BUT… I used to be able to open each student’s progress when I right click on their name. Now it opens to the curri…

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## [Revision History/Teacher Management](https://forum.code.org/t/revision-history-teacher-management/35160)

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**Author:** [@choster](https://forum.code.org/u/choster)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/revision-history-teacher-management/35160 "2021-09-27T19:18:57Z")

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Hello! I absolutely love the Code.org curriculum, but improving the teacher interface is on my wish list. I think there are many features that can be added, especially giving us access to student revision history. Tha…

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## [Changes from 2020-2021 to 2021-2022 CSD Curriculum](https://forum.code.org/t/changes-from-2020-2021-to-2021-2022-csd-curriculum/34913)

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**Author:** [@kfulleteach](https://forum.code.org/u/kfulleteach)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2021, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/changes-from-2020-2021-to-2021-2022-csd-curriculum/34913 "2021-08-11T20:03:06Z")

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Is there a breakdown of the changes from the 2020-2021 CSD curriculum for the new school year of 2021-2022? Thank you! (I found the CSP changes in Appendix C of the Curriculum Guide, but there wasn’t one in the CSD Curri…

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## [Updates in Unit 3 of CSD for 20-21](https://forum.code.org/t/updates-in-unit-3-of-csd-for-20-21/32849)

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**Author:** [@ikhan](https://forum.code.org/u/ikhan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/updates-in-unit-3-of-csd-for-20-21/32849 "2020-07-09T21:13:13Z")

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I’ve used the updated version of Unit 3 CSD to prepare my lessons for fall 20-21 and love the structure, functionality and scaffolding of the lessons as well as the slides and other teacher resources. Thank you Code.org …

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## [New Resources for 2019-2020](https://forum.code.org/t/new-resources-for-2019-2020/30676)

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**Author:** [@elizabeth\_admin](https://forum.code.org/u/elizabeth_admin)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 5:12am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/new-resources-for-2019-2020/30676 "2020-03-26T05:12:35Z")

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The school year is in full swing! Have you had time to check out these new CS Discoveries resources? Teacher Guides We’ve created several new short guides for teachers, both new and veteran. Check them all out on the C…

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## [Updated Unit 4 Released](https://forum.code.org/t/updated-unit-4-released/11394)

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**Author:** [@josh](https://forum.code.org/u/josh)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/updated-unit-4-released/11394 "2020-02-13T18:55:46Z")

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Hey CS Discoveries Community, If you attended TeacherCon this last summer, you know that we've been plugging away at updates to the second semester of CSD (units 4, 5, and 6). I'm excited to announce that on October 13…

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## [The pilot curriculum is now available](https://forum.code.org/t/the-pilot-curriculum-is-now-available/29581)

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**Author:** [@elizabeth\_admin](https://forum.code.org/u/elizabeth_admin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/the-pilot-curriculum-is-now-available/29581 "2020-01-06T20:27:39Z")

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Hello educators! The pilot curriculum is now available. This pilot is for potential changes to the 20-21 version of the course, but we’re giving people a sneak peek for early feedback and multiple rounds of revisions. …

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## [Applications are open for professional learning! Apply yourself, or nominate a fellow teacher!](https://forum.code.org/t/applications-are-open-for-professional-learning-apply-yourself-or-nominate-a-fellow-teacher/24988)

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**Author:** [@gtwrobel](https://forum.code.org/u/gtwrobel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 6:14am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/applications-are-open-for-professional-learning-apply-yourself-or-nominate-a-fellow-teacher/24988 "2019-12-23T06:14:50Z")

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Applications for next year’s CS Discoveries professional development program are now open! Code.org offers professional development programs for existing teachers who want to begin teaching CS Discoveries, and we even h…

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## [New Post-Project tests for Units 1-3](https://forum.code.org/t/new-post-project-tests-for-units-1-3/24165)

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**Author:** [@elizabeth\_admin](https://forum.code.org/u/elizabeth_admin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/new-post-project-tests-for-units-1-3/24165 "2019-11-11T19:02:19Z")

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Hi! The CSD team has created post-project tests for Units 1-3. You can get more information and try them out in the Assessments category (available to validated teachers only). https://forum.code.org/t/final-tests-for…

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## [Code.org Curriculum Updates for the 19-20 School Year are Here!](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-curriculum-updates-for-the-19-20-school-year-are-here/27172)

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**Author:** [@elizabeth\_admin](https://forum.code.org/u/elizabeth_admin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-curriculum-updates-for-the-19-20-school-year-are-here/27172 "2019-08-22T18:16:54Z")

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CS Discoveries Has Been Updated! We’ve been busy working for the past several months on revisions to our core pathway of courses, including increased opportunities to assess student learning, updated tools for students t…

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## [Hiding Lessons by default](https://forum.code.org/t/hiding-lessons-by-default/28311)

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**Author:** [@jcheckley](https://forum.code.org/u/jcheckley)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/hiding-lessons-by-default/28311 "2019-08-09T20:21:31Z")

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It would be nice if all the lessons were hidden by default. Teachers could then unhide them when they are ready to teach the lesson.

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## [Pilot Groups are Here!](https://forum.code.org/t/pilot-groups-are-here/28065)

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**Author:** [@elizabeth\_admin](https://forum.code.org/u/elizabeth_admin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/pilot-groups-are-here/28065 "2019-07-08T21:12:37Z")

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Hello CS Discoveries Teachers! As some of you may know, we are already looking at changes for the 20-21 version of CS Discoveries, based on the feedback that we’ve gotten here on the forum and in other places. We’ll be …

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## [CSD Pilot Opportunities in 19-20](https://forum.code.org/t/csd-pilot-opportunities-in-19-20/26734)

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**Author:** [@elizabeth\_admin](https://forum.code.org/u/elizabeth_admin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/csd-pilot-opportunities-in-19-20/26734 "2019-05-06T18:56:57Z")

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In the 19-20 school year, the CS Discoveries team will be piloting several major revisions to the course, which will be implemented for everyone in 20-21. These changes include: Restructuring of content to better supp…

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## [Sneak Peek at Video Discussion Questions!](https://forum.code.org/t/sneak-peek-at-video-discussion-questions/26153)

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**Author:** [@elizabeth\_admin](https://forum.code.org/u/elizabeth_admin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/sneak-peek-at-video-discussion-questions/26153 "2019-04-05T22:59:23Z")

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Hello! We’re working hard at getting the 19-20 version of CSD ready to publish. In the meantime, you can get a sneak peek at one of our new features: discussion questions for the course videos. To check them out, go t…

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## [CSD 18-19 change list?](https://forum.code.org/t/csd-18-19-change-list/18155)

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**Author:** [@jforste](https://forum.code.org/u/jforste)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/csd-18-19-change-list/18155 "2019-02-03T21:22:31Z")

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Is there a comprehensive list of changes anywhere? Link appreciated. Best, Jake

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## [Updated Unit 6 Released](https://forum.code.org/t/updated-unit-6-released/14356)

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**Author:** [@josh](https://forum.code.org/u/josh)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/updated-unit-6-released/14356 "2019-02-03T21:18:47Z")

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Hey CS Discoveries Community, The CSD team has been feverishly working for the past few months on finalizing Unit 6, and I'm ecstatic to announce we're launching the revised unit today, Feb 12. This unit underwent a si…

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## [About the Updates from the Team category](https://forum.code.org/t/about-the-updates-from-the-team-category/11218)

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**Author:** [@gtwrobel](https://forum.code.org/u/gtwrobel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/about-the-updates-from-the-team-category/11218 "2017-10-19T19:41:35Z")

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Read course updates and announcements from the Code.org team.

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