Hi teachers,

As the school year winds down, we’ve got fresh ideas to help you reflect, recharge, and get inspired for what’s next. From science activities and student challenges to new tools for teaching AI, here’s what’s new and noteworthy this month on Khan Academy.

New! Science they can do 🧪 Looking for meaningful ways to wrap up the year—or planning ahead for the next one? Save our free library of hands-on science activities for engaging, real-world learning. From exploring why kittens in the same litter look different or how engineers design rollercoasters, each activity helps students connect big science ideas to the world around them.

Have a student who loves storytelling? 🎬 Encourage them to enter the Breakthrough Junior Challenge—a short video could earn them a $250K scholarship (and $50K for you)!

Let’s talk cheating in the age of AI 💻 As AI transforms classrooms, it’s more important than ever to understand why students cheat and how to create environments that support honest, meaningful learning. Explore research-backed strategies and how Khan Academy and Khanmigo can help.

Ever heard of the Maelstrom badge? 🌪️ It’s the highest level a learner can reach on Khan Academy—and one student just earned it by mastering nearly 5,000 skills.

New tools to help you teach AI 🧰 Explore the updated AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit for practical resources that are designed to help educators, school leaders, and policymakers create the right conditions for teaching AI responsibly and effectively.

Real teachers, real experiences

AI help = more “aha” moments ✍️ One teacher says Khanmigo’s AI writing support means fewer basic check-ins and more meaningful 1:1 time with students.

- The Khan Academy Newsletter