Decoding: Why audiobooks are awesome for students
June is Audiobook Month – and as an educator, you probably have a pretty keen idea of exactly how popular audiobooks are among your students! The data shows it, too. In the Sora app this year alone, audiobook checkouts across schools worldwide have grown 17%…
Drumroll: Announcing the 2023 School Stars Contest winners!
By: Emily Balser, Integrated Marketing Specialist Pencils down. The 2023 School Stars contest has come to a close and it was another year of tough competition! We had over 130 phenomenal entries spread across our 5 different submission categories. While it’s never easy to choose,…
Sora Sweet Reads is back for 2023! Don’t forget these 3 keys to success.
Last week, we announced the start of our free summer reading program, Sora Sweet Reads. For schools that are opted in, this program delivers access to 57 always available ebooks and select audiobooks (43 for schools outside of the U.S. and Canada) through the Sora…
Say YAY! and save on some of the best book series for young adults
Do your young (and young-at-heart!) readers say YAY! whenever they see new additions to your Sora collection? Then we’ve got good news: from now until May 31, you can save 25-50% on some of the best book series for young adults, from #booktok favorites, to…
Your end-of-school checklist – get summer-ready with Sora!
What does your end-of-school checklist look like? Does it include making sure your Sora collection is prepped and ready for the summer months? We can help you get a head start on your to do list so that no matter where your students are –…
Introducing new languages in Sora
Are your students using the Sora app’s multilingual interface? We’re excited to share that Sora is now available in two additional languages, Korean and Portuguese (Brazilian). (Plus, stay tuned – we’ll also be adding Māori later in 2023!) Your students can update Sora’s display language…
Summer reading is about to get sweeter with Sora!
Just like a popsicle on a warm summer day, our 2023 batch of Sora Sweet Reads titles is sure to be a refreshing addition to your digital library. On May 15th all school partners who have opted in (if you’ve done so previously, you’re set!)…
Prepare, Promote, Participate: Tips to keep students reading during school breaks
By: Gabby Cregan, Instructional Designer PREPARE Prepare your school community to continue reading with Sora during school breaks. Make sure all students & staff can sign into Sora with their school credentials. Remind students that they can download Sora to their personal devices, or access…
SYNC is back for 2023 – are your teen readers ready for 14 weeks of free audiobooks?
Are your students ear reading enthusiasts? Audio aficionados? If the answer is yes, then we have exciting news: SYNC Audiobooks for Teens, provided by AudioFile Magazine and powered by the Sora student reading app, is back for its 14th season this Thursday, April 27! SYNC is a summer…
How digital Class Sets helped one North Carolina district reimagine required reading
Located just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, Franklin County Schools (FCS) serves just over 7,900 students spread across eight elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools and one early college facility. Much like most districts across the U.S., FCS found itself at a crossroads…