Join us for the much-anticipated reveal of this year’s K12 Art Competition winners! Our talented students from grades K–12 have poured their creativity into traditional 2D art, digital masterpieces, and innovative AI-generated art. Now, it’s time to celebrate their incredible work and announce the winners who have impressed us all.

🗓️ Date: June 20, 2024 ⏰ Time: 5:30pm ET 📍 Location: Virtual

What to expect?

Discover the top artists in each category and grade band who will take home their share of $20,000 in prizes!
Art Showcase: A virtual gallery of the semi-finalists’ work across all categories, celebrating the diverse talents of our students.

Special Acknowledgments: A moment to appreciate all participants and the hard worK of our judges and educators.
Public Voting Recap: A look back at the public’s favorites from the AI art category.
Prize Ceremony: Witness the joy as we award the winners with their well-deserved prizes.

Stay Connected: Follow us on social @k12.student and visit our website for the latest updates and a sneak peek at some of the entries that captivated us this year! enrichment.k12.com/art-competition/

Art is a language that transcends words. It’s a form of expression that allows us to see the world through the eyes of our young creators. We can’t wait to share this experience with you!
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The birth of the internet brought many ideas alive, but our favorite is online learning! Discover the origins of remote learning and how K12 became a 25-year leader in online education.

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Every January, we honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. He’s one of many to champion the civil rights movement, participating in and leading peaceful protests for the right to vote, desegregation, and labor rights. He passionately recited his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, but did you know the original version of his speech didn’t include this iconic phrase?

Vicki Crawford, who oversees the Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection, says there is only one of the speech’s drafts in his handwritten notes. It was originally titled “Normalcy, Never Again.” He worked on the speech until 3 AM, but not once did it include the word “dream.”

When he read the speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 23, 1963, it was word-for-word. That was until gospel singer Mahalia Jackson prompted him to tell them about the dream. He went off script and continued improvising the speech we know today.

K12 started 25 years ago with one goal: to bring learning online. Today, more than 3 million students have chosen K12-powered online schools, and the employees, teachers, and leaders of K12 are committed to serving them another 25 years and beyond.

To celebrate 25 years of K12, real employees and educators share letters of gratitude, support, and their biggest cheers. Subscribe to our social channels to hear more stories from students, families, teachers, and employees and celebrate 25 years of K12.

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It’s alive! 🧑🔬🧪 Ever wondered how the first sci-fi novel came to be? Learn all about the origins of
“Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus” in this K12 Teaching Moment!
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In this episode of Kids Teach, K12 CEO James Rhyu tees up with student, entrepreneur, and golf phenom Carter Bonas for some lessons on the green. While James improves his drive, they share insights about what drives each of them to excel. They talk about their shared passion for providing education solutions: James through his leadership role at K12, and Carter through his non-profit start-up, Spectrum Golf.

Through the course of their discussion, it’s clear that, despite Carter’s youth, his teaching is on par with the best! James also offers some executive mentorship in exchange.

This is just one example of how rewarding a knowledge exchange between learners of any age can be. Throughout the Kids Teach series, we’ll highlight talented students teaching adults some new skills. Follow along and learn with us!


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What compelled the citizens of Salem to accuse others of witchcraft in 1692? 🤔🧙‍♀️ Find out what really happened during the Salem Witch Trials in this K12 Teaching Moment.

Middle-earth almost never came to life! On this day, September 21, we remember how J.R.R. Tolkien struggled for years, constantly editing The Hobbit until a nudge from a former student gave him the push he needed. In this K12 Teaching Moment, learn why completing your projects matters and how a little encouragement can make all the difference.

💃🕺Dancing is good for you, but it IS possible to dance until you drop. 😲 Learn how hundreds were affected by the Dancing Plague of 1518 in this K12 Teaching Moment!

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Have you ever heard of a special turkey named Jack? He may have been the very first turkey pardoned in the White House. Learn how Abraham Lincoln saved him and inspired the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon in this K12 Teaching Moment. 🦃

Success isn’t always about winning awards. Sometimes, the greatest personal success is the growth that comes from overcoming a challenge. This episode of Kids Teach celebrates students who’ve faced unexpected situations with bravery and perseverance, drawing on family support to discover hidden strength.

K12 CEO James Rhyu helps these students reveal their insights and shares advice from his own story about the importance of self-awareness and adapting to the opportunities life brings. Join us for this encouraging episode and benefit from some sound advice we can all apply.

When students are given a seat at the table, they rise to the occasion. 💪 Jerome wraps up his summer as K12’s first Chief Student Officer by reflecting on the lessons, challenges, and growth that came with the role.

If you’ve ever thought about taking a leap, this is your sign to go for it! 🚀 #K12 #chiefstudentofficer #onlinelearning #studentleaders #onlineschool #shorts

Kylah’s getting ready for online school and answering your questions about classes, making friends, and what it’s like learning from home. 💻 Curious about something else? Ask in the comments! #k12 #onlinestudent #virtualschool #onlineschool

Hi! Jerome here. I was able to turn a 25¢ gumball into a thriving vending business thanks to the flexibility of online school. It gave me time to build the business with my brothers, travel the world with my family, and stay on top of my classes. If flexibility matters to you, like it did for me, I highly recommend giving online school a try. #K12 #OnlineSchool #FlexibleLearning #ChiefStudentOfficer

If you’re unfamiliar with Carter’s golf apparel line or his 2022 feature as SportsKid of the Year, you might not be surprised to learn that he’s also a motivational speaker and advocate. But what if we told you he’s also a middle school student on the autism spectrum who overcame bullying at his former school and worked as hard at managing his emotions as he did on his golf swing?

Carter is an inspiration to young and old alike. He’s found success with the help of his supportive family, his golf coach, and his K12-powered school, which allows him to direct his focus and work at his own pace. He also enjoys the flexibility of fitting school around his tee times and tournaments and getting teacher help when he needs it.

As we celebrate 25 years of K12, we’re focusing on the Voices of students like Carter to demonstrate the power of personalized learning options and inspire more and more students to explore their educational opportunities. Learn more at K12.com/25years.


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Could you draw the water cycle blindfolded? Let’s see if K12 teacher Matt can pass the test and teach us more about science.

In this episode of Can You Teach Us—the gameshow that puts teachers on the spot and in the spotlight—Matt gets quizzed on his science smarts on topics from photosynthesis to black holes. But this isn’t a simple multiple-choice kind of test. There are acting challenges, bonus points about Pluto, the former planet, and limited time on the clock!

Can You Teach Us takes K12 teachers out of their virtual classroom comfort zone and onto an in-person set for rapid-fire, knowledge-testing games in their subject area. They’ll need their expertise, speed, and lots of creativity to earn points. Plus, it’s a lot of fun, and teachers deserve to have a good time, too.

Make sure to subscribe to be the first to know about future episodes and remember to stay curious!

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