April 2023 National News

Join students across the country in this year's K12 Innovation Challenge to share your big ideas. Innovation is about creativity, problem-solving, and working together. This year, we're asking students to consider their solutions to today's most pressing environmental issues.

Check out the program details below:

• Open to students in grades 9–12
• Students can work alone, with a partner, or on a team of three
• There will be semi-finalists, a national winner, and a newly added people's choice winner
• The national round will take place in Washington, D.C.
• National winning team will receive $5,000 college scholarships
• People's choice winning team will receive Microsoft Surface tablets
• Students outside of K12-powered schools are also encouraged to participate
• Registration is open from March 1, 2023, through April 22, 2023

Learn more and submit your proposal for a chance to win!

Join in and watch the winning spellers from our semi-regional level compete in the K12 Regional Spelling Bee for the chance to qualify for the K12 National Spelling Bee. Regional 1st and 2nd place winners will receive an all-expenses paid trip to compete for the title of K12 National Spelling Bee Champion in Reston, Virginia at K12 Headquarters. You won’t want to miss this event – RSVP so you can be sure to cheer on the students as they participate in this E-P-I-C event!

Bee Date & Facebook Live Link:

• East Regional Elementary School Bee - April 4 (5pm ET): https://fb.me/e/4hz1Xhzn2
• East Regional Middle School Bee - April 5 (5pm ET): https://fb.me/e/14sH0jLXe
• East Regional High School Bee - April 6 (5pm ET): https://fb.me/e/JmEJXOaI
• West Regional Elementary School Bee - April 4 (5pm PT): https://fb.me/e/TX7V2zbX
• West Regional Middle School Bee - April 5 (5pm PT): https://fb.me/e/Dehme7mR
• West Regional High School Bee - April 6 (5pm PT): https://fb.me/e/JmEJXOaI
• Central Regional Elementary School Bee - April 11 (5pm CT): https://fb.me/e/N8lXX21A
• Central Regional Middle School Bee - April 12 (5pm CT): https://fb.me/e/2AiCP54bd
• Central Regional High School Bee - April 13 (5pm CT): https://fb.me/e/12OLE24AQ

In the 2023 K12 National Art Competition, we welcomed artwork from students in grades K–12 for a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage. Possible mediums included paintings, drawings, collages, prints, or a combination. Prizes included Microsoft Surface tablets, virtual art lessons, and in-person experiences at Savannah College of Art and Design!

Check out the showcase of our semi-finalists and winners in this virtual art gallery below!

Virtual Art Gallery: https://assets.artplacer.com/virtual-exhibitions/?i=8414#

Calling all Career Prep students!

We are looking for enthusiastic students in grades 9 - 12 for our next cohort of the Student Advisory Council! As a Student Advisor, you will serve as an ambassador for your school and will share your experiences as a Stride K12-powered student through social media and focus groups. In return, you will receive swag, training, accomplishments to include on your resume and more... did we mention this is a part-time, PAID job?!

To learn more and apply when the application opens in mid-April, please visit: https://www.k12.com/stride-career-prep/about/student-advisory-council/application.html.

The deadline to submit an application will be May 8th, 2023. We expect the program will start at the beginning of next school year (around September 5th).

Please email stridesuccesscoaching@k12.com with any questions.

As students, you are the heart of K12/Stride, and your feedback matters. In fact, feedback is essential to improving any service or product, including education. This is why students in grades 3-12 will soon be given the opportunity to provide feedback on your classes and teachers through a survey that will pop up on your launch page approximately 4 weeks before the end of the school year.

Your thoughts and opinions are valuable, and they will help your teachers and school administrators make informed decisions about how to improve your learning experience. By sharing your feedback, you can help create a better learning environment for yourself and for future students.

Your feedback can help your teachers understand what they are doing well and where they can improve. For example, if you find that a particular teacher's teaching style is difficult to follow, you can let them know through the survey. If you feel that a particular teacher has excellent communication skills, let them know.

It's important to note that the survey is optional, but we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. You will only be given the option to survey 2 times, so make sure you take the time to provide thoughtful and constructive feedback.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to do something new? We believe that everyone should have the chance to explore the world of creative expression, so we’re offering FREE introductory programs to give you a taste of what piques your interest.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, gamer, aspiring podcaster, live streamer, novelist, or are interested in being a photographer—or even if you’re just curious about what these fields entail—we’ve got something for you.

If you are looking for a program that goes more in-depth, you can see all of our program options here: https://stride-enrichment.com/programs/

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!

For over twenty years, Wayfair’s customers come to us for all things home, and there’s nothing we love more than being a part of the spaces they create. Join this session for an overview of Wayfair’s global network of logistics hubs and customer service centers. We will allow participants to learn more about the people, milestones, and innovations we’re celebrating. Get to know the team and understand how our People Principles define how we operate as individuals, teams, and a company. You will also learn more about our hiring process, benefits, perks and why you should join the Wayfair team. At the end of the session, we hope you will be inspired to be a part of this amazing company.

Event Date: Friday, April 28, 2023

Event Time: 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Registration URL: https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&eventid=4044439&sessionid=1&key=DB193D90485EB35D10D38418031C6AFB&groupId=4392116&sourcepage=register

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 April 12th, 2023 @ 3:30PM ET for Learning Coaches and parents of students enrolled in Stride K12-powered schools on Student Motivation, in partnership with the Cook Center for Human Connection. Register today https://cookcenter.info/StrideApril12

90% of child abuse goes unreported. As parents and caregivers, it is important to know the signs of child abuse.

• Forms of abuse – physical, sexual, verbal and emotional, and child neglect
• Why child abuse trauma impacts behavior
• Common signs of child abuse
• Ways to protect against sexual abuse, including the importance of talking to your child
• Listening to your intuition

"Recognizing the Signs of Child Abuse” - April 12th, 2023 @ 3:30PM ET

Registration link: https://cookcenter.info/StrideApril12

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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.

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.

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.