The K12 Zone Report

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Starting October 1st, both the National K12 Zones and School Zones will transform into a Fall Festival wonderland! Students will discover new games, seasonal activities, and a whole new look to explore.

🎃 What’s inside the Fall Festival Zone?

• A colorful, autumn-themed world map (with stadium, maze, carnival, soccer field, and more!)

• Brand-new activities and games to keep students engaged all month

• A festive atmosphere leading up to Homecoming Spirit Week (Oct. 20–24)

👩‍🏫 Call to Action for Teachers:
We encourage you to bring your students into the Zone this week to experience the Fall Festival firsthand. It’s the perfect way to:

• Boost engagement and excitement in your classes

• Give students a chance to socialize in a safe, festive environment

• Explore the new seasonal look before Spirit Week kicks off!

📸 Tip: Snap a screenshot or short video of your class exploring the Fall Festival Zone and share it with us. Your school might be featured in an upcoming newsletter!

👉 Don’t miss out — log in and check out the new Fall Festival Zone today!

Exciting updates have just landed in the K12 Zone to make teaching and learning even smoother!

✨ Recording: Easily record yourself or others, whether you’re on broadcast or screenshare.
✨ Broadcast: Clearer options with the new “Broadcast – Private Zone.”
✨ Raise Hand: Control sound settings and spotlight students directly from the queue.
✨ Delete Worlds: World Owners can now manage and delete their own worlds.
✨ Email Link Assets: Add assets that launch an email app for quick contact sharing.
✨ Additional Updates:

• Spotlight, Broadcast, and Teleport icons disabled while in Incognito Mode.

• Connection lines in Incognito Mode are now clearer.

• Moderators see an alert when a new report is submitted.

• Welcome Videos are now supported on mobile.

🎥 Watch the full update video below, or scroll down to view individual clips for each feature.

Big things are coming to the National K12 Zones this October — and we need your help making sure students and families know about it!

Throughout October, the Zones will feature new games, fresh activities, and surprise events designed to keep students engaged and connected.

🎉 The celebration builds all month and culminates in Homecoming Spirit Week starting October 20th, featuring:

• 🎮 An Esports live broadcast

• 🎤 Halftime entertainment

• 🎨 Daily theme days

• 🎁 Special prizes and surprises

👉 Please begin sharing this with your students and families so they can mark their calendars and join in the fun. Let’s make October unforgettable in the K12 Zone!

Do you have a talent, hobby, or favorite activity that lights you up? Imagine sharing that joy with students across the country! We’re inviting K12 staff to lead weekly clubs in the National Zone — a fun way to inspire, connect, and build community around the things you love most.

🎶 A few ideas to spark inspiration:
• Cheerleading Club
• Band or Music Jam
• Book Club
• Art Studio
• Chess or Strategy Games
• Fitness or Yoga
• Dance (and so much more!)

🌟 October Highlight: We’re looking for a leader for a Thriller Dance Club! Students will learn the iconic moves together and perform in a special end-of-October Zone event.

💡 While these are volunteer opportunities, they’re an amazing way to boost school spirit, connect with students, and make the Zone truly magical.

👉 Ready to share your passion? Email nhoover@k12.com with the club idea you’d like to lead and which grade band(s) you’d like to host — or open it up to everyone!

Want a quick way to get your students collaborating in smaller groups inside the Zone? Try Breakout Groups!

👥 Breakout Groups automatically divide students into small groups (max of 5 per group). Students can only hear and see those in their group, no matter where they are in the world.

How to Start Breakout Groups:

1. Click the new Users Drawer button (floating icon on the right).

2. From the Overview tab, select Breakout Groups.

3. Toggle on Breakout Mode — groups will be created automatically.

🔀 Shuffle or reassign students anytime, or create new groups as needed.
👁️ Use the “View” option to connect with all students in a group at once.

🎥 Watch the short video below for a step-by-step walkthrough!

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.