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Cooking Up Kindness: How the K12 Cook-Off Brings Love to the Table
Discover how the K12 National Cook-Off brings families together through creativity, kindness, and cooking. Learn contest details and try a fun Valentine’s Day recipe.
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Grades 6-8
Middle school is an important time for learning and socialization. Explore topics for parents and teachers of middle school students, including:
- Extracurricular and social activity information
- Day in the life spotlights of real middle school students
- Tips from online middle school teachers
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How Online Learning Works
What Online School Looks Like: A Student Day in the Life Q&A With Morgan
See how and why online school works for Morgan in this Student Advisory Council blog series.
How Online Learning Works
What Online School Looks Like: A Student Day in the Life Q&A With Kimberly
See how and why online school works for Kimberly in this Student Advisory Council blog series.
How Online Learning Works
What Online School Looks Like: A Student Day in the Life Q&A With Justin
See how and why online school works for Justin in this Student Advisory Council blog series.
Tips & Support for Parents
How Gamification Is Changing the Way Students Engage in School
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.
Study Resources
Edutainment in Action: How Online Videos Are Powering Student Learning
Discover how online videos are boosting student success and changing the way families and teachers support learning.
Study Resources
When Music Meets Studying: What Parents Are Seeing at Home
Parents share how music shapes their kids’ study habits, motivation, academic performance, and more
What Kids Are Learning
The Hidden Career Skills Gamers Learn as Kids
Can video games help your child succeed professionally? New research reveals surprising long-term benefits.
How Online Learning Works
What Online School Looks Like: A Student Day in the Life Q&A With Johnavan
See how and why online school works for Johnavan in this Student Advisory Council blog series.
How Online Learning Works
School on the Go: How Families Are Turning Travel Into Learning Time
New survey reveals where online students log in while traveling and how learning on the go benefits families.
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