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Microsoft classroom management software: Everything you need to know
Manage distractions with Microsoft classroom management software like Hāpara Highlights. Explore how visibility into student Edge browsing keeps learners on track.
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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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Hāpara updates for teachers in the Northern Hemisphere (October 2020)
We have some exciting October Hāpara updates for teachers in the northern hemisphere coming soon to Hāpara.
The 12 characteristics of deliberate homework
Erik Youngman talks about his book, “The 12 Characteristics of Deliberate Homework” and the importance of assigning homework that engages students and enhances learning.
Online and blended learning 101
Since blended learning makes up such a wide range of the learning continuum, it is helpful to understand blended learning models. In this post we will cover the seven different types of blended learning models and how Hāpara can help with the online component of learning in a variety of ways.
Using school climate data to improve schools during a pandemic
Join Hāpara’s Robert Bailey as he interviews Eugene Pinkard, Director, Practice and Leadership for the Aspen Institute Education & Society Program. They’ll discuss how to use school climate data to lead improvement in schools during a pandemic.
Google Workspace for Education: Where do I start?
Google Workspace for Education incorporates all of the key factors that contribute to productive teaching and learning in an online or blended classroom. It is a web-based program that can be accessible from any device that is connected to the internet, and is an easy-to-use tool that offers a variety of platforms for students to apply their knowledge, demonstrate their skills, collaborate with peers, and receive constructive feedback.
4 ways Tech Admins can improve remote learning with Hāpara
Remote learning, hybrid and face-to-face--there are so many ways learning is being delivered in K-12 schools this academic year, and we are here to help! Hear how your district can answer some of those questions, and make remote or hybrid learning a success with Hāpara tools that don't cost you a penny more, because most come with your Hāpara subscription.
Student Dashboard: Organize Google Classroom for students
Student Dashboard is helping students stress less and learn more with easier access to assignments, a simple interface free of distractions and options for personalization to each learner’s needs.
Promoting equity with the Hāpara Instructional Suite
Learn how Hāpara tools like Workspace help promote equity in the classroom and deeper learning experiences for all students.
How to set your school up for success with Hāpara
Learn how you can set up Hāpara at your school. Get an inside look at the decisions that need to be made at the start of the school year.
Coordinating Authors for District Course Creation
Join Horizon's, Shea Mellow, and Hāpara's, Lindsay Dixon Garcia, to hear about the challenging and successful process of coordinating teacher authors for district-wide course creation.
Stories of Success: Engaging Students with Hybrid Learning
Join Buffalo Trail's, Lorne Maier, to hear about how he has embraced hybrid learning to engage students in a meaningful and equitable way.
Google Classroom and Hāpara, Better Together
Join Clandonald School’s, Janice Jackson, and Frederick County’s, Scott Lewis, as we share how Google Classroom and Hāpara are better together for not only instruction, but to meet the needs of multiple grade levels in one classroom.