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K12 Academics Community Newsletter for April 2026 |
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Messages from members of the K12 Academics community! |
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We are the premier rubber playground surfacing company providing colorful, design-rich safety surfacing. We are IPEMA certified, award-winning experts in creating or updating your playground surfacing, aquatic parks, splash pads, athletic courts, and recreational trails. FlexGround creates colorful, design-rich innovations in rubber playground surfacing, water-friendly aquatic surfacing, recreational surfacing made for action, and everything in between, including synthetic playground grass!
Email: haylee.wycoff@thesurfacinggroup.com
Website
https://www.flexground.com/
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Didgeridoo Down Under is a leading K-12 educational entertainment company in the U.S. We perform exciting and interactive school assemblies with music, science, character building and loads of audience participation.
Our school assembly programs include:
- Didgeridoo Down Under Show: Australian Music, Culture, Character Building & More!
- Protect the Planet: World Music, Earth Science, Environmental Entertainment!
- Star Quest: Passport to the Universe! - new show coming this fall!
Since 2003, we've performed 10,000+ shows at schools, theaters and other venues throughout the U.S. ... with countless rave reviews. Schools book us for general assemblies, arts-in-schools programs, multicultural celebrations, science & environmental shows, character education & anti-bullying presentations, literacy events, students rewards programs, motivational presentations, end-of-year celebrations, after-school events, parent nights ... and much more! More info is available at www.didgedownunder.com.
Email: darren@didgrevolution.com |
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High Meadows School students in Pre-K3 through 8th grades engage in wonder, discovery, and joyful learning on our 42-acre campus. Our experiential approach to learning honors the magic of childhood, fostering inquiry, adventure, and play while supporting students’ academic and ethical growth.
Exploration and play are woven throughout our program, alongside a culture that nurtures prepared learners, respectful community members, and confident participants in their own educational journey. At HMS, our progressive approach to education is immediately evident.
Guided by passionate faculty, students are inspired to ask the next question, think critically, pursue what matters to them, and develop into respectful self-advocates. Through inquiry-based learning, students become reflective and motivated individuals prepared for academic success and leadership as global citizens. Middle Years students take part in six-week mini-courses, such as avian embryology, gymnastics, and World Peace Game. Our renowned debate program has won 22 consecutive state championships.
HMS is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme for Pre-K through fifth grade. Located at 1055 Willeo Rd in Roswell, learn more at www.highmeadows.org or email info@highmeadows.org.
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Belonging is the First Lesson
Before Bloom’s Taxonomy, There Was Connection
Every student walks into your classroom wondering: Do I belong here? Belonging isn’t a bonus—it’s the beginning. Without it, the brain stays guarded. With it, students risk learning, questioning, connecting. Greet them by name. Ask how they’re doing and mean it. Weave their identities into the curriculum. Let the room whisper, “You matter here.”
And what about your belonging?
Many educators feel like outsiders—too progressive, too emotional, too “not enough.” But you belong, too. Not because you’re perfect. Because you’re present. Your story, your path, your presence—they all have a place in this sacred circle of learning. Don’t wait for permission to belong. Take your seat. The circle isn’t whole without you.
Bring our trauma-responsive teaching and resilience workshops to your team.
Email contact: clarice@the-tia.org
URL: the-tia.org |
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Creating healthy learning environments starts with understanding the air students and teachers experience every day. In K–12 schools, maintaining good indoor air quality supports comfort, focus, and overall confidence in the classroom—without adding disruption to instruction.
Using CO2Meter’s CM‑961, facilities teams gain real‑time visibility into key indoor air quality indicators such as CO2, temperature, and humidity. This data helps schools make informed ventilation and facility decisions, ensuring classrooms remain comfortable and well‑supported throughout the school day.
By providing clearer insight into classroom conditions, tools like the CM‑961 help reinforce peace of mind for educators, students, and administrators alike—supporting learning spaces where everyone can breathe a little easier. Visit co2meter.com or email sales@co2meter.com today to get started
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Ongoing Symptoms Leading to More Questions than Answers?
Everyday life for your child can be made harder when they are facing difficulties like depression, big emotions, anxiety, behavior concerns, focus issues, autism, and learning challenges. A neuropsychological evaluation could lead you to the answers you’ve been waiting for. Horizon Neuropsychological Services provides comprehensive evaluations and work with your child navigating learning and developmental differences, changes in thinking or memory, mental health concerns, and questions related to personal identity. Each evaluation results in a clear, detailed report that helps your family and care providers better understand what may be causing your child’s symptoms.
This information can support you in making informed decisions about treatment and coordinated care across medical, mental health, and educational teams. Our team provides individualized care and walks alongside your child throughout the process. By identifying strengths as well as challenges, they develop treatment plans that help your child feel empowered and supported in reaching their full potential. The right answers start with the right evaluation.
Email: reception@horizonneuro.com
URL: horizonneuro.com |
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