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How to improve K-12 student retention with effective classroom management
Learn how to improve student retention in K-12 schools using effective classroom management strategies, and see how Hāpara helps engage every learner.
March 2026 Hāpara product updates: Simplifying teacher workflows, enhancing student learning
Save teachers’ time and boost learning with Hāpara’s latest product updates, including student browsing history, screen sharing and a digital hall pass.
Maximize every minute: AI in the classroom with Hāpara
Discover how to integrate AI in the classroom with Hāpara to streamline lesson planning, differentiate instruction and boost student engagement.
How cloud-based school management software is changing hall passes
Discover how school management software modernizes hall passes for better visibility, efficiency and school safety.
Importance of technology in the classroom for educational growth
Discover the importance of technology in the classroom for learning growth and how to navigate challenges like AI, screen time and funding gaps.
Implementing Georgia HB 340: Tips for school administrators
Explore how Georgia HB 340 helps K-8 schools reduce distractions and boost focus by managing personal devices. Discover strategies for smooth implementation.
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How to vet edtech tools for student success
There are many K-12 edtech tools, but they don't all align with universal design. Discover how to vet edtech tools to ensure every learner succeeds.
How to use digital textbooks in the K-12 classroom
Want to use digital textbooks in the K-12 classroom right away? Getting started is easy with these digital textbooks spanning all grade levels and subjects.
How to block websites in K-12 schools: A complete guide
Learn how to block websites in K-12 schools to keep students safe and focused. Explore tools like Gaggle Web Filter and Hāpara's classroom management solution.
Enhancing Student Well-Being Through Contextual Learning
Join Hāpara’s Senior Director of Innovation, Rich Dixon and Shayla Adams-Stafford as they discuss how providing students with a sense of belonging, keeping them feeling safe and including culturally relevant material is critical for their success as learners.
Are you still closing tabs?
Closing tabs is crucial when learners encounter harmful or inappropriate content online, but oftentimes educators can get stuck in a constant game of whack-a-mole with learners because their monitoring software doesn’t facilitate ways to develop digital citizenship skills in their students.
Can’t miss sessions at ISTELive 22
The full ISTELive 22 schedule features hundreds of sessions, and we’ve rounded up the presenters we’re looking forward to the most.
Digital citizenship to leadership in SC elementary schools
Explore how this South Carolina elementary school scaffolds and differentiates digital citizenship instruction with Hāpara Highlights and Hāpara Workspace.
Hāpara Earns Global Recognition for Student-Centered Innovation
This year, Hāpara Student Dashboard Digital Backpack was named a finalist for the Edtech Cool Tool Award, and our CEO won the EdTech Leadership Award. Learn more about how the Hāpara team is committed to serving learners and educators by creating digital tools that power awesome learning.
What does an OER lesson plan look like?
You can find an already-created OER lesson plan online or create your own with open educational resources. Explore OER lesson plans and why you should use them.
Create Google Slides comics to boost engagement
Google Slides comics can boost learning engagement and improve reading comprehension. Discover ways to use them in the classroom and steps for creating them.
Hāpara helps North Dakota district put students first
Putting students first is the core focus of one school district in North Dakota. Discover how Hāpara tools helped them during a transitional period and beyond.
Exciting new updates for Hāpara Highlights
In the coming weeks, you may notice some small changes to Highlights that will make it a lot easier to see what your students are doing online and provide them with feedback. Here are some of the exciting updates we have in store.