# So catch me up on what is the latest at Microsoft and education? **URL:** \ **Category:** TEALS Intro CS\ **Created:** [November 12, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/so-catch-me-up-on-what-is-the-latest-at-microsoft-and-education/31659 "2024-11-12T18:57:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 6
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Trust me, we’ve been reading it! @AlexK and I will be rewriting some things so feel free to add thoughts here. We can’t promise to do all of them, but we can at least take time to digest it 🙂 For teachers that suddenly find themselves on their own in this area, we’re going to be putting together async trainings, online conferences, and cohorts, so please keep following the TEALS channel for more. Also, please send friends to the link below if they need a helping hand. > [@Getting Started with Intro to CS with MakeCode Arcade](https://forum.makecode.com/t/getting-started-with-intro-to-cs-with-makecode-arcade/31835): > > Hello! If you’ve found this post, you’re probably working to bring Microsoft MakeCode Arcade into your classroom. Please use this post as a guide for getting started with the curriculum and/or keeping up to date on the latest news, tips, and tricks. Here’s a list of steps you can take to prepare to teach the course: Take steps to become [GitHub Educator verified](https://makecode.com/github-teacher-verification) Download the course [from our GitHub repo](https://arcade.makecode.com/courses/downloading-materials) Take our [Online Training Course](https://forum.makecode.com/t/intro-to-cs-with-arcade-webinars-trainings-tips-and-tricks/31836) (coming soon!) Subscribe to our [Educator YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@MSMakeCode) f… --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.makecode.com/t/so-catch-me-up-on-what-is-the-latest-at-microsoft-and-education/31659)._