Grades 6-8

Trends move faster, kids care more about brands, and parents are feeling the pressure. Here’s what 1,000+ parents told us about back-to-school in 2026.

Discover summer photography tips for students, from golden hour lighting to simple camera techniques. Help your child capture great photos and enter the K12 National Photography Competition before August 26.

Meet the winners of the first-ever K12 Talent Showdown! See standout student performances, prize highlights, and celebrate creativity across K–12.

Discover the student innovators, winning projects, and creative solutions recognized in the 2026 K12 Innovation Challenge.

Keep kids engaged this summer with 25+ fun learning activities for reading, math, STEM, creativity, and more.

Prevent summer slide with daily reading, math practice, interactive games, and flexible learning designed to keep kids curious and engaged all summer.

Math and reading are often the subjects most affected by summer learning loss. Learn which skills decline most and how families can help.

Learn how online school helps prevent summer learning loss through flexible schedules, consistent routines, and year-round learning.

Learn what summer learning loss is, why it happens, which students are most at risk, and practical ways families can help prevent the summer slide.

The Compromise Summer is here. See how 63% of parents are trading the big family trip for something closer to home, and why their kids might prefer it.