Events for Prospective Families
Live on the Beach with Elephant Seals in California
Enrolled Students, Prospective Students
See elephant seals live on the beach—virtually! Join Dr. Roxanne Beltran at Año Nuevo to learn how these amazing animals help us study ocean health.
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Coastal Migration: Birds of South Padre Island
Enrolled Students, Prospective Students
Trade snowflakes for feathers! Join a K12 virtual trip to South Padre Island to spot colorful birds & explore wetlands. Open to K–12th grade students!
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Meet Emma, the Freshwater Otter!
Enrolled Students, Prospective Students
We'll head to the Toucan Rescue Ranch in Costa Rica to meet Emma, the neotropical river otter. She's living it up with her own waterfall, den and pool and we'll see her participate in some enrichment activities that help her stay healthy and stimulated in her enclosure.
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Manatee Moments at Clearwater Marine Aquarium!
Enrolled Students, Prospective Students
Learn all about the Florida state marine mammal—the manatee! Discover the role Clearwater Marine Aquarium plays in the rescue, rehabilitation, and protection of this majestic species. They share how the aquarium rescues, rehabilitates, and works to release manatees back into the wild.
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The First K12 Writing Competition Is Here!
Everyone
The K12 Writing Competition invites K–12th grade students to turn their ideas into powerful stories and celebrate their voices as writers. Open to all K12-powered students, the competition invites original submissions in three categories: poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. First-place winners in each category will be awarded $250, and their work will be published in a K12-branded student book. A People’s Choice winner will also be named in every grade level, highlighting the voices of writers across all ages. When students register, they also gain access to Strider’s Writers, an exclusive space in the K12 Zone. Here, they can share their work, connect with peers, and explore resources to inspire their craft. More than a contest, the K12 Writing Competition is a celebration of imagination, self-expression, and the power of words.
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Ready to dream big? The future of learning starts with YOU!
Enrolled Students, Prospective Students
Got a bold idea that could change the way we learn? The K12 Innovation Challenge is your chance to show it off! Open to all students in grades 6–12—whether you attend a K12-powered school or not. Think big, get creative, and pitch your vision for the future of education. You can work solo or team up with friends—just submit a 30-second to 2-minute video in one of these categories: 💡 Tomorrow’s Classroom – Reimagine what learning could be 🧠 Student Life Hacks – Smart solutions for everyday school challenges 🎮 Gamify It! – Make learning fun and level up education Make it to the national finals for a chance to win $500! 💰 Your ideas can shape what’s next—are you in? 📅 Submit your video by Feb. 9, 2026
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