SPRINTT [Student Polar Research with IPY National (and International) Teacher Training] brings cutting-edge polar science research with an Alaska Native perspective into K-12 classrooms, bridging the science and society divide while inspiring the next generation of polar explorers. Teachers are trained how to teach life, Earth and physical science content in a polar context. Polar scientists inform the content of, and participate in training. Classrooms utilize high-quality, standards-based curricular materials. A user-friendly interface simplifies data where students perform their own authentic polar systems research projects.