K-12 Release 2026.05

We’ve released updates that improve accessibility, visibility, and day‑to‑day teaching workflows across Homeroom. Here’s what you’ll notice:

Login & Account Access

Accessibility Enhancements

Teachers and users will experience improved accessibility when working with login, password, and account‑related screens. Screen reader announcements are clearer, form validation is easier to navigate, and focus now moves directly to fields that need attention. These improvements help ensure account‑related tasks are accessible and easier to complete for all users.

Teacher Dashboard

New Featured and Recent Courses

The My Courses experience has been updated to make it easier for teachers to find and return to the content they use most.

Teachers will now see a featured section at the top of the page, followed by a Recent section that displays up to three courses most recently added to a class. Recommended courses continue to appear below, helping teachers quickly discover relevant content.

Grades & Progress

Clearer Indicators for Simulated Scores

The gradebook now includes an asterisk next to simulated scores entered by teachers. This visual indicator helps distinguish simulated scores from earned scores when reviewing student performance in the gradebook and student grade details.

Guest Speaker Requests

Improved Scheduling Experience

When requesting a guest speaker, the date picker now opens to the first available date instead of today’s date. Teachers are also prevented from selecting unavailable dates or dates outside the implementation period, making scheduling faster and more intuitive.

Accessibility

Additional Teacher‑Facing Improvements

This release also includes several accessibility enhancements across teacher workflows. Updates improve how screen readers interpret form labels, validation errors, and instructional text, supporting a more consistent and inclusive experience when creating classes, completing forms, and managing settings.

Why This Matters

These updates focus on making Homeroom more accessible, intuitive, and efficient for teachers. By improving clarity in grading, simplifying course discovery, streamlining scheduling, and strengthening accessibility support, Homeroom continues to support inclusive teaching and smoother classroom management.