We’ve fully reimagined the K12 Library — and the brand-new version is now live in the National Zones! This updated space replaces the old K12 Library and brings a whole new level of creativity, exploration, and fun.

✅ Grade band-specific featured books
✅ Graphic novels, read-alouds, and teacher picks
✅ Maker space activities & interactive art gallery
✅ Built-in games, video links, and surprises throughout

📍Note: All features and links are only available inside the National Zone version of the K12 Library. Be sure to visit or bring your students in to explore!

Six delicious new food emotes have arrived and they’re already a hit with students:

🥨 Pretzel | 🍕 Pizza | 🧀 Cheese | 🥐 Croissant | ☕ Hot Chocolate | 🍦 Ice Cream

Perfect for snack-time hangs or lunchtime laughs — find them now in your emote drawer!

Get ready to celebrate all week long! Check out everything happening during Teacher Appreciation Week in the National Zones — including daily activities, student shout-outs, contests, and more.

👇 See the flyer below for full details!

We’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week in a big way—by spotlighting YOU, the incredible educators who make the K12 Zone so special! 💙

Submit a short 15–60 second video sharing what you love about the K12 Zone. Whether it's a favorite moment, a student win, or a creative idea you brought to life—this is your time to shine!

🗓️ Timeline
• Submit your video: April 23 – May 2
• Public Voting: May 5 – 9
• Winners Announced: May 12 in the Zone!

🏆 4 Winners Receive
• A $50 gift card of your choice
• Your video featured in the K12 Zone!

Let’s celebrate the heart of the Zone—our educators!

We’re looking for educators who already have a classroom zone and are open to letting us visit and film a short walkthrough or lesson before the school year ends. If selected, you’ll receive a $50 gift card as a thank-you!

👉 Interested? Fill out the form below!
(Only open to educators with an existing classroom zone)

Huge shoutout to Lisa Willner at MVCA for creating four amazing student videos on customizing lockers and desks, using the Social Hub, and building a random activity generator with the Spinwheel! 👏 (All included below)

Now it’s your turn — we’re building a national database of K12 Zone ideas, and we want YOURS in the mix.

✅ Add your best Zone ideas
✅ Get inspired by others
✅ Help us create something incredible together

We’re not above begging... please add something awesome. 🚀

Big news — starting mid- to late May, teachers will be able to create their own Classroom Zone with the click of a button! Just select a template, name your world, assign access, and you’re ready to go.

Want to be ready on Day 1?
🎯 Attend a Zone Design 101 training (offered Wednesdays)
🎥 Already have a zone? Apply to be part of our Classroom Zone Showcase and earn a $50 gift card!

Let’s empower teachers to design spaces that match their classroom vibe.
👉 Click below for more info and to get started!

We’ve seen a lot of teleporting lately—so here’s a quick rundown to help you and your students navigate the Zone like pros:

🌀 Teleporting Too Close?
If a student tries to teleport while standing right next to someone, they’ll get a message that says they’re too close to move. Just take a few steps away and try again!

⏱️ Teleport Cooldown:
If a student teleports more than 5 times in a single minute using the Current Guests list or Friends list, they’ll hit a 1-minute cooldown where teleporting is temporarily disabled.

🧑‍💻 What's That Sitting Dragon Doing?

If you spot a student avatar sitting cross-legged with a laptop (like the blue dragon above 🐉💻), it means they’ve clicked outside of the Zone and are currently using another window or tab on their computer. It’s a great visual cue to know who’s actively engaged and who might be multitasking!

📚 K12 Zone 101 & Beyond for Teachers
New to the K12 Zone? This introductory training gives teachers a guided tour, explores interactive features, and provides tips on how to customize and edit zones to foster student engagement.

📅 Register Here

🎨 K12 Zone Design 101
Ready to take your K12 Zone to the next level? This hands-on session teaches you how to edit, customize, and enhance your zone for a more interactive experience. Topics include:
✅ Adjusting layouts & world settings
✅ Placing & modifying objects
✅ Best practices for student engagement

📅 Tuesdays at 2:00 PM CST (Week 1) | 3:00 PM CST (Week 2)
🔗 Register for 2:00 PM CST Here

Register for 3:00 PM CST Here

💬 K12 Zone Office Hours – Every Friday at 11:00 AM CST
Have questions? Need help troubleshooting or designing new features? Drop in for personalized support from K12 Zone experts!

Direct Link to Meeting

✨ Sign up today and level up your K12 Zone skills!

This year, we’re working together to make the K12 Zone an even more welcoming and engaging space for all students and teachers. Our shared goal is to ensure that:

✅ Every K12 student knows the Zone is a place to connect, make friends, and build community.
✅ Every teacher and student experiences the K12 Zone—exploring its features and possibilities.
✅ Teachers and students are engaging in the Zone for at least 30 minutes a week, making it a fun and valuable part of learning.

We’re excited to continue growing the K12 Zone together! THANK YOU for helping make it a place where students connect, learn, and thrive. 🚀

If you’re unable to attend the K12 Zone 101 Training for Teachers, no worries! You can catch up anytime by watching the recording linked below.