By now, you’re probably all-too familiar with the classic books that students can’t get enough of. The Diary of a Wimpy Kids. The Harry Potters. The Summer I Turned Pretty. The Hunger Games. Pete the Cat. And so on, and so on. All of those…
The science of reading is very much a hot topic this school year, as schools across the U.S. adopt more evidence-based strategies to spark a turnaround in reading proficiency among students. Teaching phonics is a key cornerstone of this approach, with research showing that 60%…
By Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist ‘Twas the night before Read an Ebook Day and all through the land Readers were deciding what book to have in hand. With so many to pick from, it feels impossible to choose. Luckily with ebooks there’s no…
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager Many of you are already back in the building for the 2023-24 school year – and the rest of you aren’t far behind. While your Sora team has been cheering you on behind the scenes this summer with webinars, blog…
For almost a decade now, book lovers from around the world have been coming together to share a love of digital reading for Read an Ebook Day on Sept. 18. For some of your students, your school’s digital library might be their most important –…
A favorite book (or book series) is a bit like a blanket straight from the dryer. It’s warm and cozy, and to instantly add a little extra joy to your life, all you need to do is lose yourself in its familiar pages. As summer…
1. Don’t forget these key reminders Straight from the desks of our digital content librarians, here are a few reminders that can help you start the year on the right foot. Check your holds and reorder expired titles and books with long wait times Weed…
Are there new strategies you’re trying this year to boost your students’ literacy? How do digital books factor into your plans? (And if the answer is that they don’t, then you might want to think again!) How digital fosters reading accessibility Ebooks and audiobooks can…
By: Kristen Hein, Account Manager The Sora Spotlight series showcases educators who’ve become Sora champions at their school. They’ve impressed us with their innovative strategies to implement the platform and engage students – and now, we’re asking them to share their stories so that we…
Recent NAEP data shows that reading scores have declined in more than half of all U.S. states – an unfortunate trend that started even before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted classroom learning across the country. Now, school districts are seeking new strategies to right the ship…
Back-to-school is here, and to celebrate we’re running a social giveaway that offers educators the chance to win some swag and snacks. Follow a few simple steps and you just might be the lucky recipient of a care package that includes a soft Sora sweatshirt,…
For the past two weeks, I’ve been staring at the calendar and thinking “Hold on – wasn’t it JUST June?” Observations about the swift passage of time might seem cliché (hey, now let’s talk about this crazy weather we’ve been having!), but nonetheless, I think…
