3‑Month U.S. Education/EdTech Content Calendar (Oct–Dec 2025): Titles, Keywords, Personas, Funnel Stage

Tony Yan

·October 1, 2025

·7 min read

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This calendar is built for busy U.S. K–12 and Higher Ed teams who need timely, classroom‑ready and IT‑friendly content tied to fall observances and end‑of‑term priorities. Use the “publish by” guidance to hit peak interest windows, and ship the listed assets for fast adoption.

October 2025 — Digital Citizenship & Cybersecurity Momentum

2025 Digital Citizenship Week Activities for K–8 (Editable Pack)

Primary keyword: digital citizenship week activities 2025
Secondary keywords: K–8 lesson plans, parent digital safety, ISTE standards
Persona: Classroom Teacher; Librarian/Media Specialist
Funnel stage: TOFU
Publish by: Week of Oct 6 (observed nationally mid–late Oct; California’s Fall Digital Citizenship Week runs Oct 13–24, 2025)
Why now: Districts schedule Digital Citizenship programming across the third and fourth weeks of October; teachers need ready‑to‑teach packs.
Content offer: Grade‑banded lesson pack (K–2, 3–5, 6–8), printable discussion prompts, family take‑home guide (English/Spanish), and a 10‑slide overview deck.
Evidence link: Date window confirmed in the California Department of Education’s 2025 announcement: CDE “Fall Digital Citizenship Week” letter (2025).

K–12 Cybersecurity Awareness Month: IT Quick Wins Checklist (2025)

Primary keyword: K–12 cybersecurity checklist 2025
Secondary keywords: CISA toolkit, MFA for schools, phishing simulation
Persona: District IT Director; Network Admin
Funnel stage: TOFU
Publish by: Week of Oct 1 (Cybersecurity Awareness Month runs all October)
Why now: Use October’s federal toolkit momentum to drive staff awareness and quick control improvements.
Content offer: One‑page “quick wins” checklist (MFA rollout, patch cadence, backups, least privilege), staff‑facing phishing comms templates, and a board briefing one‑pager.
Evidence link: Campaign resources are available in the CISA Cybersecurity Awareness Month Toolkit (2025).

Parent Digital Safety Letter Template (Editable + Translation Notes)

Primary keyword: parent digital safety letter template
Secondary keywords: family media balance, home internet safety, school communication
Persona: Classroom Teacher; School Counselor; Principal
Funnel stage: TOFU
Publish by: Week of Oct 13 (to accompany Digital Citizenship Week)
Why now: Families look for clear, non‑alarmist guidance tied to school programming; a template saves time and standardizes messaging.
Content offer: Editable parent letter (English/Spanish), SMS/email snippets, “conversation starters” mini‑flyer, and an optional sign‑off slip for classroom records.

Refresh Your Acceptable Use Policy (AUP): District‑Ready Checklist

Primary keyword: school acceptable use policy checklist
Secondary keywords: AUP update, student device policy, classroom tech expectations
Persona: Curriculum & Instruction Director; Principal; IT Director
Funnel stage: MOFU
Publish by: Week of Oct 20 (post‑observance reflection week)
Why now: Digital Citizenship programming surfaces policy gaps; use momentum to align classroom norms, device care, and consequences.
Content offer: AUP refresh checklist, student‑friendly summary poster, parent acknowledgement form, and an implementation guide for staff roll‑out.

Librarians’ Guide to Digital Citizenship Programming: Displays, Mini‑Lessons, and Family Night

Primary keyword: school library digital citizenship activities
Secondary keywords: media literacy display ideas, research skills mini‑lessons, family tech night
Persona: Librarian/Media Specialist; Instructional Coach
Funnel stage: TOFU
Publish by: Week of Oct 20
Why now: Libraries are hubs for information literacy and can anchor school‑wide participation with low‑lift programming.
Content offer: Display kit (booklist + signage), three 15‑minute mini‑lessons (search strategies, evaluating sources, online norms), and a family tech night run‑of‑show.

November 2025 — STEM Day, Grants, and E‑rate Prep

National STEM Day (Nov 8, 2025): Activities by Grade Band (K–12)

Primary keyword: national STEM day activities 2025
Secondary keywords: K–12 STEM projects, NGSS alignment, unplugged STEM
Persona: Classroom Teacher; STEM Coordinator
Funnel stage: TOFU
Publish by: Week of Nov 3 (STEM Day falls on Sat, Nov 8; run activities Fri Nov 7 or Mon Nov 10)
Why now: Short, high‑engagement activities boost curiosity before/after the weekend observance.
Content offer: Grade‑band activity menus (K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12) with materials lists, NGSS callouts, and at least one unplugged option.
Evidence link: Date context is outlined by the U.S. Census STEM Day page (yearly recognition of Nov 8 in U.S. K–12).

STEM Day Classroom Kit: Exit Tickets, Student Badges, and Share‑outs

Primary keyword: STEM classroom kit printables
Secondary keywords: exit ticket template, student badges, reflection prompts
Persona: Classroom Teacher
Funnel stage: MOFU
Publish by: Week of Nov 3
Why now: Teachers need quick reflection tools and celebration materials to cement learning.
Content offer: Printable exit tickets, student badge templates (Engineer/Designer/Scientist), reflection prompt slides, and social‑safe image guidelines.

November Teacher Grants Roundup: Deadlines You Can Still Hit

Primary keyword: education grants November 2025
Secondary keywords: teacher microgrants, STEM grants, classroom funding ideas
Persona: Classroom Teacher; STEM Coordinator; Principal
Funnel stage: TOFU
Publish by: Week of Nov 10
Why now: Late‑fall grant windows align with STEM Day momentum and pre‑holiday giving.
Content offer: Shortlist of active opportunities with eligibility notes, plus a plug‑and‑play application checklist and sample narrative.
Evidence link: Example deadline: Vernier Science Education Inspiration Grants due Nov 30, 2025 per Vernier’s 2025 grants announcement.

E‑rate Admin Window Prep: District Checklist for EPC Profiles and RFPs

Primary keyword: E‑rate admin window checklist 2025
Secondary keywords: EPC profile updates, Form 470, K–12 network RFP
Persona: District IT Director; Business Office; Superintendent’s Cabinet
Funnel stage: MOFU
Publish by: Week of Nov 17 (Admin Window opens Oct 15; mid‑Nov is ideal for review)
Why now: Clean EPC data and RFP planning now prevents filing crunch when the Form 471 window opens in early 2026.
Content offer: Admin Window checklist (enrollment/NSLP counts, entity data), RFP planning timeline (≥28‑day bid period), and a Category 2 budget map worksheet.
Evidence link: Timing notes and announcements are posted on USAC’s E‑rate Announcements page.

DonorsChoose Project Timing for Holiday Momentum: A Simple Blueprint

Primary keyword: DonorsChoose holiday project tips
Secondary keywords: classroom fundraising, giving season education, project storytelling
Persona: Classroom Teacher; PTA/PTO Leader
Funnel stage: TOFU
Publish by: Week of Nov 24
Why now: Projects launched before Thanksgiving can benefit from seasonal matches and community giving.
Content offer: Project blueprint with timeline, storytelling prompts, sponsor tagging notes, and a thank‑you sequence template.

December 2025 — Hour of Code, GivingTuesday, End‑of‑Term IT

Hour of Code Starter Packs by Grade (PreK–12)

Primary keyword: hour of code ideas 2025
Secondary keywords: CS EdWeek activities, coding unplugged, classroom posters
Persona: Classroom Teacher; Instructional Coach
Funnel stage: TOFU
Publish by: Week of Dec 1 (CSEdWeek runs Dec 8–14; prep the week before)
Why now: Teachers need curated, one‑hour options and quick setup guides to run events smoothly.
Content offer: Grade‑band starter packs (PreK–1, 2–3, 4–5, 6–8, 9–12), classroom posters, volunteer outreach email, and a family coding night flyer.
Evidence link: Tutorials and how‑to kits are available via the official Hour of Code resources.

GivingTuesday (Dec 2, 2025): Campaign Blueprint for Education Nonprofits

Primary keyword: GivingTuesday education campaign 2025
Secondary keywords: nonprofit fundraising plan, school foundation giving, donor stewardship
Persona: District Foundation/Advancement; Higher‑Ed Development; Education Nonprofits
Funnel stage: MOFU
Publish by: Week of Nov 24 (final prep), with day‑of social pack on Dec 2
Why now: The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is a major giving milestone; education‑specific storytelling wins.
Content offer: 10‑step campaign plan (Nov 15–Dec 2), content calendar, KPI tracker, day‑of social tile pack, and a thank‑you email sequence.
Evidence link: The date falls on Dec 2 in 2025, outlined in Blackbaud’s explainer: Blackbaud “What is GivingTuesday?” (dates).

End‑of‑Semester IT Housekeeping: Backups, Patching, Access Reviews

Primary keyword: higher ed IT end of semester checklist
Secondary keywords: K–12 IT housekeeping, access deprovisioning, change management review
Persona: Higher‑Ed IT; District IT Director
Funnel stage: MOFU
Publish by: Week of Dec 8
Why now: Pre‑holiday freezes and staff departures make December the right time to close gaps and document risk.
Content offer: IT housekeeping checklist (3‑2‑1 backups, patch/firmware freeze windows, access reviews, license true‑up), inventory worksheet, and change management retrospective template.

Classroom Tech: End‑of‑Term Wrap‑Up Routines That Save January Time

Primary keyword: end of semester classroom tech tips
Secondary keywords: device care checklist, LMS cleanup, student portfolio export
Persona: Classroom Teacher; Instructional Coach
Funnel stage: TOFU
Publish by: Week of Dec 8
Why now: Simple routines prevent device issues and messy LMS courses after winter break.
Content offer: Device care checklist, LMS cleanup steps, student portfolio export guide, and parent communication template.

Privacy & Safety FAQs for Winter: What Schools Should Communicate Clearly

Primary keyword: school privacy COPPA FERPA CIPA FAQs
Secondary keywords: family data rights, internet safety policy, student online behavior education
Persona: District Leader; Principal; Communications Lead
Funnel stage: BOFU
Publish by: Week of Dec 15
Why now: Families ask more questions around device usage and online behavior over the holidays; a concise FAQ builds trust.
Content offer: FAQ doc with plain‑language answers, link prompts to official pages, and a “how to request records/access” mini‑guide.
Evidence links: When referencing laws and program requirements, point families/staff to official pages such as the FTC COPPA guidance hub, the U.S. Department of Education’s FERPA topic page (ED/SPPO PTAC FERPA), and the FCC CIPA consumer guide.

How to Use This Calendar

Keep production realistic: aim for ~1–1.5 posts per week. Pair teacher‑facing assets (lesson packs, printables) with admin/IT materials (checklists, templates) to serve multiple personas.
Add accessibility notes: include alt text for images, readable contrasts, and accommodations for unplugged activities.
Localize dates where needed: Digital Citizenship programming week varies by district; CSEdWeek activities often run Mon–Fri within Dec 8–14.
Track funnel coverage: roughly half TOFU (awareness/activities), one‑third MOFU (implementation guides/templates), and select BOFU items (FAQs, case snapshots) for late‑semester decision‑making.

Editorial Logistics (Quick Checklist)

Publish‑by targets: Oct 1, 6, 13, 20; Nov 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec 1, 8, 15.
Ship assets with each post: printable PDFs, slide decks, editable docs; keep downloads one‑click.
Measurement: simple UTM‑free tracking via on‑page CTAs; gauge adoption by downloads and email replies.
Cross‑team use: librarians and counselors can adapt family‑facing materials; IT can reuse comms for staff briefings.