February 2023 National News

By inspiring the exploration of words, the K12 National Spelling Bee illuminates pathways to lifelong curiosity, celebrates academic achievement, and enriches communities.

Show off your skills in an epic word game! Eligible 3rd–12th grade students can compete in the K12 National Spelling Bee for a chance to win great prizes. 1st place National winners will receive $2,500 Amazon e-gift cards and Microsoft Surface tablets! Register by February 17.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

We are so excited to announce we have a Stride Student Engagement Instagram Channel! You can find us @stridestudent

This channel is meant to share about student engagement opportunities, as well as showcase student talent and elevate student voices to feel seen and heard! This channel is for our students to follow and connect with one another, as well as see what fun things we have happening!

K12 has teamed up with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) on a 20% tuition scholarship discount from SNHU to eligible high school graduates of Stride K12-powered schools.

To learn more about the K12 to SNHU program, visit www.snhu.edu/stridek12

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Stride is excited to present a live event February 8th, 2023 @ 3:30PM ET for Learning Coaches and parents of students enrolled in Stride K12-powered schools on Self-Compassion, in partnership with the Cook Center for Human Connection.

Register today https://cookcenter.info/StrideFeb8

Self-compassion strongly supports your mental health, well-being, and your child’s mental health. Being a parent can be stressful at times. It is important for parents to develop self-compassion and model compassion to our children.

This session covers the following:

• What is compassionate parenting
• Why is it important
• How does showing compassion help our children
• Tools & exercises for developing self-compassion

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Flyer for Parents

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Social Media-Self Compassion

Join Learning Coach Social Sessions every Tuesday on Zoom to socialize with other Learning Coaches, ask for or offer advice, and simply chat with other adults. Register today in the National Learning Coach Community.

My #LearningCoachLife Today The Learning Coach Community is a place we want to feel real, authentic, and connected. Once a week, members are notified to capture and share a photo in the National LC Community as a way to connect and share real experiences with other Learning Coaches.

Join us for Learning Coach Appreciation Month going on throughout February. In the National Learning Coach Community we love to celebrate and encourage our Learning Coaches, and that’s exactly what we’re doing this month. Don’t miss it!

Community Matters

Make the most of your #LearningCoachLife and join us in Communities built for Learning Coaches. Learning Coach Communities are a safe and caring online space where you can:

· Access resources and information to help you navigate all things #LearningCoachLife

· Find, connect, and develop relationships with other Learning Coaches

· Learn from and encourage other Learning Coaches

· Engage in discussion boards and direct message other Learning Coaches

Join your school’s LC Community:

· Find school-specific information and resources

· Develop relationships with other families at your school

· Be in the know about what is happening at your school

Join the K12 National Community:

· Premier access to updates, info, and exclusive content

· Expert-moderated discussion boards

· Social sessions for Learning Coaches

· Dedicated Customer Support Champions

· Ways to connect students with other students

You can access the Learning Coach Community in the Online School or K12 App by simply logging in with your Learning Coach credentials and clicking ‘Community’.

Download the K12 app, log in using your Learning Coach credentials and join the National LC Community. #learningcoachlife

Learn more at www.learningcoachlife.com

RECEIVE SUPPORT AS A NEW LEARNING COACH!

We are honored you chose a K12-powered school for your student(s)! We strive to provide you with helpful content, resources, and connections to be successful in your important role as a Learning Coach.

Please visit our K12 National Learning Coach Programming Newsletter frequently to view the latest Learning Coach sessions and information.

Joining a Facebook Live session is a great way to bring awareness to the work we are doing at Stride! There are opportunities to be a guest on our K12 Corporate (M, W, F) and Stride Career Prep (T, Thurs) Facebook pages. This invitation is open to Stride employees, school staff, students and families, and industry partners.

If you would like to be a guest, please plan to be available for about 30 minutes. The live session will stream to Facebook via Zoom, so you will receive an Outlook invitation to attend.

We are open to topics and ideas, so don’t hesitate to contact us! Who’s ready to get on the schedule for August? There is a spot waiting for you!

Check out some upcoming session this month below:

Day in the Life

Podcast: Fitness and Summer Fun

What's New in the Webinar Library

Internship Tips from Stride Intern, Madison Terrell

Upcoming Fall Activities and More

Student Advisory Council Member Experience

How to Make Money Using Your Cell Phone

If you are ready to get on the calendar, please contact Missy Bolden at lbolden@k12.com.

She is also the point person if you are a stakeholder and would like to stream an event via Facebook Live.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Each episode can be enjoyed here.

You can also find us and subscribe to Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and others. Find us on the STRIDE/K12 website! Look for our Podcast Cover, as shown above!

Each podcast has an average download of 100 unique listeners and over 100 re-listens.

Our audience is listening on Google Chrome, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iTunes, and Stitcher, to name just a few. The podcast is now featured on the carousel banner on the K12.com website.

Are you listening? Please subscribe today and leave a review. We would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in being featured on the K12 On Learning podcast or know a student, family, or professional you think would make a great guest, please email Heidi Higgins at hhiggins@k12.com

Explore K12 on your smartphone or tablet! And stay tuned, we're continually adding new app features.

The K12 app is a great resource for parents and legal guardians, keeping you in the loop starting with your online school search to completing the enrollment process to the last day of the school year and beyond!

With the K12 app, you'll have the power to:

• Start and complete enrollment
• Track your student's progress†
• View your schedule†
• Log daily attendance†
• Receive instant notifications
• Communicate your plans for future school years

The K12 app experience may vary by school. If you have questions, call 866.571.4316 for information.

†This feature is only applicable in some schools.