By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist We’ve seen so many amazing entries in this year’s School Stars contest. From engaging virtual displays, to hilarious student-made videos, to informational and promotional social posts and much more, schools have shown that despite a challenging past year, the love…
By: Annie Suhy, Outreach Specialist and Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist Have you ever noticed people scrolling through their phones when they have a few seconds of downtime? Almost everyone has a social media account (or four) that they check daily. Lucky for libraries and schools,…
In the post-pandemic landscape, how can your literacy teams alter the way they teach? The answer might be simpler than you think. Join a panel of experts from EL Education, OverDrive’s Sora team and an educator with the NYC Department of Education for How to…
Interested in learning more about how the Sora reading app integrates with our edtech partner ClassLink? Check out Sora: The future of reading is right now, a webinar jointly presented by ClassLink and OverDrive Education as part of the ClassLink Partner Spotlight Series. Though the…
By: Kristen Hein, Product Support Specialist In this recurring series, we’ll feature a different librarian, media specialist or educator who’s become a Sora champion at their school, impressing us with their innovative methods for implementing the reading app and engaging with their students. We’ve asked…
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist I am so pleased to announce the return of the global School Stars promotion contest! As I’ve said before, it’s something that brings so much joy…and couldn’t we all use more of that? Now through Mar. 31, we want to…
by: Tiffany Wincek, Product Liaison I’ve been writing about reading resolutions on this blog for, what, five years now? At the start of a new year, I’m usually excited to put fingers to keyboard and talk about what worked for me over the previous 12…
It’s no question that students should be exposed to inclusive reading no matter which month it is. But Black History Month in particular represents a unique time during which we can and should dedicate additional space to honoring and elevating Black voices and stories. Whether…
By Lisa Mullins, Training Specialist Happy Year of the Ox! According to Chinese astrology, 2021 is considered a year of prosperity and wellness. I don’t know about you, but I could use some prosperity and wellness in my life! Start off the Year of the…
TCEA 2021 has gone all virtual and is here all week, from Monday, Feb. 1 to Friday, Feb. 5. To learn more about the Sora student reading app and see how other educators are implementing digital content to engage students and staff, visit OverDrive Education’s…
By: Alecia Mouhanna, Marketing & Communications Specialist Educators, mark your calendars – Digipalooza is returning in 2021 for its eighth installment! We’re bringing Digipalooza to you with a three half-day virtual conference, from Aug. 3 – Aug. 5, 2021. Registration is just $39 for all…
Join OverDrive Education and the Sora student reading app at FETC 2021, held Jan. 26-29. This year’s all-virtual event is free to attendees – educators can sign up here. Interested in connecting with Team OverDrive? You can visit our booth and/or check out one of…
