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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