A quick look at the latest product releases, key dates, professional development opportunities, and resources for North American K-12 educators and administrators using Instructure products like Canvas and Mastery.

Key Highlights for K-12

• Catch Up on Product News: View the latest New and Next session recap and resources, including the K-12-specific roundup, if you missed the live session on October 15th.
• InstructureCon 2026: Early Bird Registration is now open for the event in Louisville, KY, July 21–23, 2026. Register by February 3rd to save $220.
• Mastery College Prep Assessment Updates: The assessment is now shorter, smarter, and stronger to match the latest ACT updates for better student practice and confidence.
• New in Canvas Catalog: Introducing Listing Lifecycle Management to easily archive, restore, and manage catalog listings without losing data or creating admin chaos.
• Canvas Certified Power User Course: Boost your skills with this 12-week course. The next session is starting soon on October 27th! Attend a webinar to explore the program and enroll.
• Free Khanmigo Teacher Tools: Access an on-demand webinar to see how Khanmigo, Khan Academy’s AI-powered teaching assistant, can lighten your workload and streamline tasks inside Canvas FOR FREE.

Upcoming Events & Resources

• InstructureCon25 Book Club: The special reading journey featuring Long Life Learning will begin on November 1st.
• Spokane Mixtapes: Replay the best of InstructureCon 2025! These curated session playlists are organized by sector and will be available to join in a "jam session" the first week of November.
• Accessibility Webinar: Join a free, live webinar on November 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM MT / 11:00 AM ET to see how ReadSpeaker's text-to-speech elevates accessibility in Canvas New Quizzes.
• On-Demand Webinar: Closing Knowledge Gaps: Partnering with Lincoln Learning, this webinar explores how K-12 and higher education can collaborate to better prepare students for college-level work.

Explore the Full Newsletter and Join the Conversation: Read the Full October NORAM K12 Newsletter. 

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K-12 educators, this one’s for you! Discover the latest tools, AI-powered assessment support, and integrations designed to streamline your workflow and boost student engagement. Plus, upcoming live sessions to keep you ahead!

• Instructure New and Next: Catch up on the latest product releases and demos! Don’t miss the live session on October 15 at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT — register now.
• Streamline Assessment Content in Mastery Connect: Enhanced item bank experience designed for faster, smarter content management—built from your feedback.
• Assessing with Intention – IgniteAI: Meet your new AI co-pilot for creating high-quality, standards-aligned assessments in Canvas and Mastery.
• Unlock Student Engagement: Introducing Canvas Catalog x Impact integration to track student activity and send timely messages for success.
• Enhanced Course Readiness: New criteria for Due Dates, Gradebook, and Home Page help ensure courses are fully prepared from day one.
• Canvas Catalog + Credentials: Linking badges to real course opportunities to help learners connect recognition with next steps.
• Register Now – LearnPlatform September User Group: Join the interactive session to explore new enhancements and collaborate with K-12 peers.
• Become a Canvas Certified Power User: New 12-week course starting October 27 — perfect for new users and those refreshing their skills.
• Watch On-Demand Webinar – Lincoln Learning + Canvas LMS: Discover how K-12 and higher ed are teaming up to close knowledge gaps and better prepare students for college.
• Upcoming Webinar – AI for Educators with Khanmigo: Join on October 2 to see how Khan Academy’s AI assistant lightens your workload inside Canvas.
• Canvas Catalog Nudging (Beta): Automate reminders and track impact—your feedback is crucial! Take a quick survey.
• Calling All Impact Admins & Faculty: Complete a short survey by September 15 for a chance to win $50 and help improve Impact’s in-app tools.

Explore the Full Newsletter and Join the Conversation: Read the Full September NORAM K12 Newsletter. 

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