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How Ohio Senate Bill 29 impacts student privacy data in K-12 schools
Learn how Ohio Senate Bill 29 protects student data privacy in K-12 schools with new rules on transparency, parental rights and secure data practices.
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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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February 2021 product update: Better Highlight notifications
Coming soon students won’t miss notifications in Highlights while working remotely or in the classroom in their Chrome browser with Hāpara’s latest product update.
Eight ways to provide principal support with the R.I.C.E method
Providing principal support to your school is part of the R.I.C.E. method, an effective approach to leading.
Why you should use games for building student relationships
Building student relationships is important whether you’re teaching in the classroom or online, and using games is an engaging strategy for both settings.
Finding the right keys to unlock student engagement online
Learn how digital tools address challenges and solutions of curriculum and instruction to increase student engagement online.
Using digital tools to re-engage absent students
Presents questions and examines digital solutions for school leaders focused on engaging and retaining absent students for accountability and connection.
Simplifying a teacher’s workflow: Beyond surviving to thriving online
Digital tools that simplify a teacher’s workflow, from prep to instruction to grading, transform online experiences for students.
Simplifying online and blended learning with Hāpara
Join Hāpara’s Lindy Hockenbary as she discusses applying specific tenets to set yourself and your students up for success during blended learning and how Hāpara can simplify the online component of your teaching.
How to have a successful tech implementation and rollout
Join Hāpara’s Robert Bailey as he talks with Kim Knigge, Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Erin Benaitis, Instructional Technology Coach from Joliet School District 86. Discussing basic principles of rolling out and implementing new technology, Kim and Erin will share their straightforward experience on introducing Hāpara in their own district.
Top 10 free Google Chrome extensions for K-12 teaching and learning
We've gathered our favorite K-12 Google Chrome extensions. Use these to increase productivity, encourage creativity and make digital learning more intuitive.
10 things to look for in Chromebook monitoring software
An essential guide to selecting a digital and remote learning chrome monitoring tool that balances student privacy, safety, and development as digital citizens.
Tips for creating a strong hybrid learning environment
Although hybrid learning is a relatively new approach for many teachers, this type of virtual learning environment can provide students with purposeful opportunities to experience successful academic growth and skill proficiency. There are several factors to consider when creating a hybrid course and many helpful strategies that can create an effective and engaging hybrid learning environment.
Hāpara updates for teachers in the Southern Hemisphere (November 2020)
We have some exciting November Hāpara updates for teachers in the southern hemisphere coming soon to Hāpara.