Tips & Support for Parents

Discover how gamification makes learning fun and engaging. Learn how your middle or high school student can create games, apps, or interactive tools and enter the 2026 K12 Innovation Challenge.

From academic fit to mental health and family changes, learn the most common reasons students transfer schools and get practical guidance on making the right decision.

Learn how high school transfer forms work, when you need them, and how to complete them with step-by-step tips, examples, and key deadlines.

Keep your child learning at home with fun, simple activities. Discover tips and tools to make at-home learning engaging—and explore the K12 Strider Activity Hub for ready-to-use resources for busy parents.

Encourage your middle or high schooler to create smart solutions for school success! Enter the 2025 K12 Innovation Challenge Student Life Hacks category.