In K12-powered schools, students may have access to School K12 Zones, National K12 Zones, or a mix of both—depending on what their school has chosen to offer. Here’s a quick guide:

🏫 School K12 Zones

• Created and managed by individual schools.

• Schools may offer zones for different grade bands: K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12.

• No Learning Coach consent is required to access School Zones, since students are only interacting with classmates from their own school.

• Important: Every school decides whether or not to offer School K12 Zones. Some schools may have multiple, one, or none.

🌎 National K12 Zones

• Open to K12-powered students whose school has opted into the National Zones.

• Divided by grade bands: K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12.

• Parental Consent Required:
  If your student is 12 years old or younger, you must complete a quick online consent form to allow access to the National Zones. (More information and link below!)

🧩 Every school is different.

• Your student’s school could have:
  ✔️ School Zones only
  ✔️ National Zones only
  ✔️ Both School and National Zones
  ✔️ Or, in some cases, no Zones at all.

✅ To find out exactly what’s available for your student, please contact your school directly for the most up-to-date information.

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!

The K12 Library has been completely reimagined — and it’s now live in the National Zones! Students can explore a colorful, interactive space filled with grade-level featured books, graphic novels, read-alouds, maker activities, and even games and videos.

✅ Built for creativity and exploration
✅ Available inside the National K12 Zones only
✅ A great way for students to discover new favorite stories and activities!

If your student loves to read, create, or explore, encourage them to check it out during their next visit to the Zone!

Students can now express themselves with six fun new emotes, including a pretzel, pizza, cheese, croissant, hot chocolate, and ice cream.

These playful emotes add even more ways for students to connect and have fun with friends during their time in the Zone! 🎉

Students in grades K–12: Get ready! Starting Thursday, May 1st, you can submit a short video (15–60 seconds) sharing what you love most about the K12 Zone.

🏆 Winners (one per grade band) will each win $250 and have their video featured in the Zone!

📋 Submissions open May 1–23.
Public voting runs May 26–30.

Full rules and info below!

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.)

Every week, your student can jump into a new K12 Virtual Field Trip—no permission slips needed! From animal rescues to art museums, these interactive adventures bring learning to life in a whole new way.

🗓️ Upcoming Trips:

🐮 Caring for Highland Cows 101 – April 30 @ 3:00 PM ET
🐐 Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary Tour – May 7 @ 2:00 PM ET
🐢 Totally Turtles – World Turtle Day Special – May 21 @ 2:30 PM ET
💎 Artists’ Jewelry: From Cubism to Pop (Norton Museum of Art) – May 28 @ 3:00 PM ET

🎥 Can’t make it live? No problem—recordings are always available to watch anytime!

👉 Click below to check out the full schedule and sign up!

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?
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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.