We’ve been talking a lot lately about government relief funding and how it can be used to help schools and districts eliminate barriers to reading. And now, you can learn a little more about how these funds are being put into practice in reality, with…
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere*, it’s getting hotter and many schools are on break (or about to be). After a school year like no other, the last thing we want to be thinking about is tackling next…
ISTELive 21 (June 26-30) is just around the corner, and we can’t wait for you to see what’s in store! Attending this year’s virtual event? Be sure to stop by our booth to learn all about Sora, OverDrive’s student reading app. You’ll learn how our…
The Sora student reading app is a winner once again! The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has named Sora to the 2021 edition of its annual Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning list, which honors electronic resources that provide enhanced learning and curriculum…
Digipalooza ’21 is almost here, and we can’t wait for you to see what’s in store for all our K-12 partners. The EDU track was designed specifically with our school partners in mind, and it’s packed with session content to help you get the most…
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist It’s almost time for Digipalooza ’21 and we can’t wait to gather virtually with all of our library partners for a unique blend of education, networking, and fun. Registration is only $39 for our 3 half-day virtual conference,…
Here at OverDrive, we’re huge fans of audiobooks. Not only are they great for multitaskers, they can also serve as a gateway to getting your struggling or reluctant readers excited about books. And even though summer is just beginning, it’s not too soon to think…
Now is the time for your district to allocate government relief funds! The first round of ESSER funding must be allocated by Sept. 30, 2022. Keep reading to learn why digital books are a great way to use this money. New government relief funding is…
Team OverDrive Education is thrilled to announce that our Sora student reading app was named a Gold Stevie® Award winner in the 2021 Annual American Business Awards®. Sora earned this distinction in the Education & Reference category of the Mobile Web & App Awards group….
By: Tiffany Wincek, Product Liaison It’s hard to believe we’re already nearing the end of this school year. When days blend into weeks that blend in months, it’s hard to tell the difference between April and September. The spring snow we’re having here in Northeast…
By: Gabby Cregan, Training Specialist and Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager Once a teacher, always a teacher. Many of us here at OverDrive are former educators, translating our love for the classroom into actionable ways to help teachers, media specialists, school librarians, and others adapt and…
Digipalooza 2021 (Tuesday, Aug. 3 – Thursday, Aug. 5) is just around the corner, and we’ve got all the details educators need to get a head start on their program planning. In addition to the announcement of Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden as our…
