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10 New Teen and YA Books to Read This Summer
Reading is essential to prevent summer learning loss, and finding the right book for your teen or YA (young adult) can be a challenge. Here’s a list of new books, released within the last year, that...
View ArticleJetBlue One of Many to Offer Free Books for Kids
The sky is the limit for children who read. JetBlue Airlines apparently agrees. Last month, in a joint initiative with Random House Children Books, it installed free book vending machines in Southeast...
View ArticleVersatility, Video Experience Pay Off for K12 Music Showcase Winner
Entrants in all grades of K12’s third annual Music Showcase dazzled us with their best as singers, pianists, drummers, flutists, and more. But when it comes to versatility, few can sparkle in as many...
View ArticleK12 Student Author China Dennington Set to Publish Second Book
There’s something about time travel and technologically advanced mermaids helping a young girl fend off the apocalypse that calls to young readers. China Dennington, an Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA)...
View Article3 Reasons to Read ‘The Martian’ Before the Movie Comes Out
The Martian, by Andy Weir is a science fiction novel about astronaut Mark Watney, who finds himself stranded on Mars after a mission does not go according to plan. The story revolves around how Watney...
View ArticleShould Kids See ‘The Martian’ Movie?
The Martian is set to be one of the biggest films of this year. The film’s opening weekend just barely missed breaking the record for October, set by the film Gravity. If you have not heard of this...
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10 Goosebumps Books and the Classic Movies That Inspired Them
We all know that Goosebumps books are great ways to get kids into reading. But, they can also be a fun bonding experience for kids and parents that are fans of classic horror films. Compare some of the...
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2015 Best Books for Children
Whether you’re looking for a last-minute holiday gift or simply seeking to provide an alternative to video games, children’s books are always a great way to engage both mind and imagination. Reaching...
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2015 Best Books for Teens
Finding the right book for teenage readers can present a challenge. Learning Liftoff can help with this list of recent releases, based on the recipients of major awards (including Caldecott, Newbery,...
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Literary Characters Come to Life Using STEM
Art and science may seem like distinctly separate areas of study but, when they come together, it can be a beautiful thing. In fact, art can be used to boost STEM (science, technology, engineering, and...
View ArticleK12’s Chairman Participates in Black History Month Literacy Initiative
Recently, K12’s Executive Chairman Nate Davis participated in the African American Read-In, a literacy initiative of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) created in conjunction with Black...
View ArticleWhich Dr. Seuss Character Are You?
As one of the most beloved children’s authors, it’s no surprise that Dr. Seuss’s birthday is also celebrated as Read Across America Day. Whether you enjoy reading Seuss’s rhymes or watching them unfold...
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Harry Potter and the Study of Five Latin Spells
Fans of the Harry Potter literary series and movies alike have probably noticed how much thought and research JK Rowling put into her mystical masterpiece. While Harry Potter and Ron Weasley may not...
View ArticlePopular Poems for Kids
It’s time to rhyme! April is National Poetry Month, celebrated all across the nation with special events, contests, programs, and of course, poetry. This is the perfect time to show kids of any age how...
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Delicious Memorial Day Recipes
Memorial Day is the official kick-off to summer festivities. Pools are opened and everyone is firing up the grill to cook delicious eats for the entire family. Great food is one of the key elements to...
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Books Your Children Will Love: Summer Reading List 2016
“Summer setback” and “summer learning loss” are real terms that affect students every summer break. Despite the other activities that children participate in, a good gauge of whether or not a child...
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Take the Virtual Stage for the Fourth Annual Music Showcase
Mic check 1, 2, 1, 2! Calling all musicians to step up to the microphone and enter K12‘s fourth annual Music Showcase! Do your children get excited about singing? Do they spend their free time...
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Books Your Student Will Love: Fall Reading List 2016
The busy back-to-school season can make it difficult for kids to maintain their reading habits, but there are many new books out this fall that can help motivate kids to read. Take a look at the list...
View ArticleYour Kids’ Art Could Win
“Students who participate in arts learning experiences often improve their achievement in other realms of learning and life. In a well-documented national study using a federal database of over 25,000...
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How Art Benefits Kids
Schools across the country continue to cut art budgets, and are simultaneously building STEM programs. As the emphasis in education shifts farther from art, and moves deeper into technology, it’s...
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