Right now is the perfect time for your student to get creative, have fun, and even win prizes — all inside the K12 Zone! Two exciting opportunities are live for students to showcase their talents and share what they love most about the Zone.

Does your student love to sing, dance, code, act, or perform in any way?
They can submit a short vertical video (up to 5 minutes) showing off their talent for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card!

📍 How to enter: Visit the Auditorium inside the K12 National or School Zones.
📅 Deadline: Wednesday, May 21 at 5:00 PM ET
🎁 10 winners selected at random

All entries must be school-appropriate and recorded vertically (like a phone video).

This is your student’s chance to speak from the heart! Encourage them to submit a 60-second video answering:
“What do you love about the K12 Zone?”

Whether it’s the games, the emotes, the friendships, or the fun events — we want to hear from 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!

There’s still a lot happening in the K12 Zone this week — and it’s a great chance for your student to participate, reflect, and have some fun!

🧠 Wisdom Wednesday – Students can log into the Zone and share the best advice they’ve ever received from a teacher.

🎯 Zone Challenge Day (Thursday) – It’s students vs. teachers in a live trivia game! Everyone who answers all questions correctly is entered to win a $50 gift card.

🏆 Superlative Celebration (Friday) – Students will submit fun teacher superlatives and personal stories about educators who’ve made a difference.

📣 Friday Bonus: Be sure your student visits the Zone to see the “Celebrate an Educator” Padlet — a feel-good wall of shout-outs from students across the country.

👇 View the full schedule of events here:

The Learning Coach Community is throwing a weeklong celebration — and you're invited! 🎉

From May 5–9, jump in to complete quick daily tasks, connect with other LCs, and earn entries into a fun giveaway. It’s easy, fun, and a great way to discover new favorite spaces within the community.

🎙️ Plus, don’t miss the Live Podcast Series happening during LC Coffee Chats each Thursday in May:

• May 8 – Staying Motivated in the Final Weeks

• 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 and connect with other Learning Coaches 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.)

Each week, your student can explore somewhere new without ever leaving home. These interactive K12 Virtual Field Trips bring real-world experiences to life — no permission slip needed!

🎒 From farm animals to fine art, there’s something for every interest.

🗓️ Upcoming Trips:

🐐 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 – May 28 @ 3:00 PM ET

🎥 Can’t make the live event? No worries — all sessions are recorded and available to watch anytime.

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.