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Coming to you from FIRST^® LEGO^® League HQ in Manchester, NH, USA.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Don’t be afraid of mistakes, for without them, there can be no learning.”  

- Alexander Fleming, Physician/ Microbiologist 

WHAT'S NEW

A New Era for FIRST^® LEGO^® League: We’ve been listening to your questions about the next era of FIRST LEGO League and are addressing them to clarify what this evolution means for teams today, what’s coming next, and how support will continue throughout the transition. Explore our latest blog post to learn more and find answers to frequently asked questions in the FIRST^® Help Center.  

Update: Future of FIRST Championship: FIRST recently announced the extension of its partnership with Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center, securing it as the venue for FIRST Championship through 2034, promising an expanded and enhanced event experience. Read more about this decision on the FIRST Community Blog.

Thank You, Coaches & Mentors: We want to give a BIG thank you to each coach and mentor who gives their time and energy to FIRST students. In honor of Mentoring Month in January, we are celebrating all the important work you do within our communities, schools, and organizations. 

🤖 Last Chance to Enter our Mentoring Month Raffle: Enter the 2026 FIRST Mentoring Month raffle for a chance to win one of ten FIRST Store gift codes worth $100. One entry per person, raffle closes February 1, 2026. Submit for your chance to win! 

🤖 Mentor Year of Service Recognition Pins in the FIRST Store: FIRST is excited to launch a brand-new Mentor Year of Service Recognition program designed to appreciate adult tenured mentors who have given years of service to FIRST.

REMINDERS

FIRST Certified Professional Development: Unlock your potential by signing up for one of our upcoming remote or in-person professional development sessions focusing on the Founders Edition of FIRST LEGO League Challenge. Register now for upcoming in-person & remote professional development. Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Break ground on your UNEARTHED Season Celebration: Dig into this blog post for tips on celebrating all your hard work and innovation this season.

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST

Archaeologists discover wooden tools made 430,000 years ago, the oldest ever found.

CELEBRATION AND SHOUTOUTS

Is your team digging into an upcoming #UNEARTHED event?  

Let us know on social media and be sure to tag us!