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How U.S. schools are balancing screen time limits and digital learning
Explore the debate over screen time in schools, and how schools can prove that learners are focused and engaged when they’re on devices.
Hapara back-to-school updates 2026
Discover Hāpara’s 2026 back-to-school updates, including Hall Pass kiosk mode, paused passes, favorites, staff notes and campus-level controls.
Elementary classroom management: Tips for keeping learners engaged
Discover effective elementary classroom management strategies, including the 5 Ps, visual routines, classroom jobs and Hāpara’s digital tools.
Why every district needs an AI policy for schools now
Without an AI policy for schools, your district risks safe and responsible AI use in classrooms. Explore current laws, strategies and tools to manage AI.
June 2026: Just in, more Hall Pass updates!
Explore the latest Hāpara Hall Pass updates for June 2026, including new staff roles, one-way passes and a simplified student flow for multi-teacher classes.
Edtech tools for teachers: How to go from rollout to buy-in
Not all edtech tools for teachers get adopted in classrooms. Learn the four pillars of adoption that reduce friction, build buy-in and simplify workflows.
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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.
EduProtocols to improve learning outcomes and engagement
Join Rich Dixon and Jon Corippo, author of the EduProtocols Field Guide for a discussion on how to develop meaningful, relevant instruction and break free from textbooks and worksheets.
A day in the life with Hāpara Student Dashboard
Explore how K-12 learners, teachers, school leaders and parents benefit every day from Hāpara Student Dashboard Digital Backpack.
Developing resilience in the classroom with Hāpara Highlights
Online learning can present challenges, such as keeping learners focused. Explore how to develop a classroom culture of resilience as students learn online.