🎤 Does your student love to sing, dance, code, act, or show off a unique talent? The K12 Zone Talent Show is still open — and it’s a fun way for them to shine!

Students in grades K–12 can submit a short vertical video (up to 5 minutes) for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card — no performance is too big or too small!

📍 How to enter: Visit the Auditorium inside the K12 National Zone or your student’s school zone
🎁 Prizes: 10 winners selected at random
📅 Deadline: Wednesday, May 21 at 5:00 PM ET

🎥 Videos must be school-appropriate and recorded vertically (like a phone video).

❤️ New this week: Students can now view submissions and tap the heart to support their favorites! It’s a great opportunity to cheer each other on and celebrate creativity in the K12 community.

👇 You can view the submissions here:

Does your student love the K12 Zone? Now’s their chance to say why — and possibly win big!

Encourage your student to submit a 60-second vertical video answering:
“What do you love about the K12 Zone?”
It could be the games, the emotes, the friendships, the events — anything that makes the Zone special to them.

📅 Now through May 23
🗳️ Public voting: May 26–30
🏆 $250 prize for one winner in each grade band:
• K–2 • 3–5 • 6–8 • 9–12
🎉 Winning videos will be featured across the entire K12-powered community!

It’s quick, fun, and a great way for your student to be creative and seen.

To celebrate National Scavenger Hunt Day (May 24th), a brand-new adventure is launching inside the K12 National Zones — and your student is invited to explore!

Starting Monday, May 19th, students can enter a special Scavenger Hunt Zone featuring three silent scavenger hunts all in one interactive world. It’s designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.

🔍 Can your student complete all three hunts?
They’ll need to explore every corner, pay attention to small details, and work through the challenges at their own pace.

🎁 Students who complete the full hunt may unlock exclusive emotes — a fun way to celebrate their success in the Zone!

📍 How to access:
A portal to the Scavenger Hunt Zone will appear in all K12 National Zones starting Monday, May 19th.

Encourage your student to jump in, explore quietly, and enjoy the adventure!

We’re continuing the celebration of all things Learning Coach — and you’re at the heart of it! 💙

✨ This week’s featured giveaway is a LC Life, Coffee & Mental Health t-shirt!
To enter, head to the Learning Coach Community, like the giveaway post, and comment with a way you support your own mental health.

☕ Plus, our Live Podcast Series continues during LC Coffee Chats each Thursday in May:

• May 15 – Tackling the Summer Slide

• May 22 – Creating a Summer Learning Plan

• May 29 – Fast Help & Summer Resources

🕙 Thursdays at 10 AM CST
🎙️ Join the chat to connect, learn, and grow with other LCs from across the country!

Every K12-powered school is different when it comes to Zone access:

• 🏫 Some schools have School Zones (no parent consent needed)

• 🌎 Some have opted into the National K12 Zones (consent needed if your student is 12 or under)

• 🔄 Some offer both, and a few may offer neither

Your student’s access depends on what their school has chosen to provide.

✅ Check with your school directly to find out which Zones are available!

If your student is 12 or younger and wants to explore the National K12 Zone, parental consent is required.
✅ No consent is needed for School Zones, where students only interact with their own classmates.

How to Give Consent:

• Visit consent.k12.com

• Log in with your Legal Guardian credentials

• Select your student(s) and follow the steps

🔐 Without consent, students under 13 can access School Zones only.

👉 Click below for full details!

Most K12 students already have access to Minecraft Education through their school account!
If you haven't set it up yet, it's quick and easy to get started.

✅ Download Minecraft Education
✅ Log in with your K12 school credentials
✅ Jump into the K12 Worlds and start exploring!

👉 Click below for a simple setup guide:

The National K12 Zones will be open all summer long, Monday–Friday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST — a great way for students to stay connected and have fun throughout the break.

📌 Reminder: If your student is 12 or under, a parent or guardian must complete consent to access the National Zone.
(Consent is not needed for School Zones.)

K12’s Virtual Field Trips bring real-world experiences to your student—right from home. Whether it’s a turtle sanctuary, a jewelry museum, or a wildcat rescue, these live and recorded events are designed to spark curiosity and make learning fun.

📅 Upcoming Trips Include:

🐢 Totally Turtles – May 21 @ 2:30 PM ET
💎 Artists’ Jewelry: From Cubism to Pop – May 28 @ 3:00 PM ET
🐄 On-the-Farm with Ava – May 29 @ 3:00 PM ET
🐱 Rustic Acres Wildcat Rescue – June 18 @ 3:00 PM ET
🐴 Horse Care 101 at Happy Trails Sanctuary – June 25 @ 12:00 PM ET
🐓 Farmyard Explorers: Harmony Farm Sanctuary – July 9 @ 3:00 PM ET

🎮 Bonus for older students:
🎮 Esports: Super Smash Bros. – May 15 @ 7:00 PM ET
🎮 Esports: Valorant Review – May 21 @ 7:00 PM ET

🎥 Can’t attend live? No problem! Every session is recorded so students can explore at their own pace.

🔗 Browse all upcoming field trips and past recordings:

If your child loves to draw, color, paint, or just make things—the K12 Zone Art Club is the perfect place to let their creativity shine!

🖍️ Open to students in the K–2 and 3–5 National Zones, this club offers a weekly space to create, share, and be inspired by other young artists from across the country.

Each session includes:

• 🎨 Fun themed projects

• 🧠 Creative inspiration

• 🌟 Student showcases and shout-outs

Whether they join once or every week, it’s a judgment-free zone where imagination leads the way!

📬 Want updates about upcoming Art Club events and highlights?
Sign up to get the newsletter delivered right to your inbox!

Starting something new can feel overwhelming—but you’re not in this alone!

Join our Navigating K12 session, a quick and friendly orientation just for Learning Coaches. You’ll get a guided tour of the K12 Zone (where students learn, play, and connect) and the Learning Coach Community (your go-to space for support, tips, and connection with other families).

🧭 Whether you're brand new or just need a refresher, this session will help you feel more confident and connected.

📅 Next session: Tuesday, May 6th at 4:00 PM CST

📅 Register now and take your first step toward a smooth and successful school year!

Being a Learning Coach comes with a lot of questions—and even more heart. That’s why we host Coffee with the Coaches, a casual weekly chat just for you.

It’s a relaxed, judgment-free space where Learning Coaches from all over the country come together to:

• ☕ Swap stories and real-life tips

• 💬 Ask questions big or small

• 🌟 Get support, ideas, and encouragement

Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been on this journey a while, you’re welcome here.

📅 Thursdays at 10:00 AM CST
🖱️ Click below to register and join the conversation!

• The K12 Zone is monitored by K12 moderators trained on the Zone layout and code of conduct, as well as how to interact with students within the Zone and what action to take if a student breaks the code of conduct.
• Your student can access their school’s K12 Zone and the National K12 Zone through their school’s OLS.
• The National K12 Zone is open from 9 AM–9 PM (ET), Monday through Friday. Each school K12 Zone’s hours are different. For questions about your school’s K12 Zone, please contact your school directly.