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Classroom monitoring and web filtering in K-12
Student web filtering tools and classroom monitoring work together to keep K-12 learners safe, focused and on task during screen time.
Hāpara Hall Pass Product Updates: October 2026
Explore Hāpara Hall Pass updates for October 2026, including scheduled passes, 90-day history, data exports and faster kiosk sign-in.
Screen time in K-12 Texas classrooms: Making digital learning meaningful
As Texas debates screen time in K-12 classrooms, learn what’s changing and how districts can ensure screen time is meaningful.
Five hall pass patterns K-12 school districts should not ignore
Discover five hall pass patterns that help K-12 schools strengthen hallway safety, protect instructional time and support students.
Why tracking student movement in schools protects students and your K-12 district
Tracking student movement in schools helps administrators investigate incidents, improve supervision and show stakeholders how your district protects students.
September 2026 Product Updates
Learn about our latest Hāpara back-to-school updates and tips for K-12 admins and teachers.
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Using Hāpara to organize learning in Middletown, CT schools
To organize learning, Middletown Public Schools in Connecticut adopted the Hāpara Instructional Suite, which has been embraced by teachers and students.
Chromebook monitoring keeps learners on task in Pasadena Unified
Pasadena Unified School District adopted a Chromebook monitoring tool that transformed remote learning.
Four principal communication tips using the R.I.C.E. method
Use Del Ender’s R.I.C.E. method instructional leadership tips to redesign teaching and learning during COVID-19 in 2021 and beyond.
Why teach digital curation to students?
Curation is a skill that students may gravitate towards naturally. For research and reading, though, digital curation is a skill that needs to be taught.
Post pandemic, what’s next for edtech?
Amy Mayer and Dr. Racheal Burden have been in the trenches of the pandemic helping schools across the United States figure out how to effectively implement technology and ensure continuity of learning. Check out our discussion on what we’ve learned from the pandemic and the future of education and technology.
A new and improved Hāpara Highlights is here!
While there are some minor visual updates to the new Highlights, overall it will look and function just like the Highlights you’re already using.
A K-12 web filter that paves the trail to real learning
Digital tools for learning, including K-12 web filters, should focus on teachers and students. Deledao ActiveScan, presented by Hāpara is teacher and student-centered.
Learning management system migration is easier than you think
Schools shouldn’t stay married to a learning management system not designed for K-12 students. It’s easy to make the switch to one that supports learners.
Using an LMS to support students with ADHD and challenges
Educational Therapist Ezra Werb discusses how an LMS helps students with ADHD, learning and developmental challenges.
Instructional leadership tips for COVID-19 and beyond
Use Del Ender’s R.I.C.E. method instructional leadership tips to redesign teaching and learning during COVID-19 in 2021 and beyond.
Leadership in unprecedented times
Eric Sheninger will dissect the competencies and practices that leaders need to model in order to usher in a reimagined educational experience regardless of the challenges faced.
Ideal screen time for students in K-12: Effects on learning and health
Discover the ideal screen time for students in K-12. Explore how screen time affects learning, health and wellbeing.