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Seven benefits of switching to an electronic hall pass system
Discover how switching to an electronic hall pass system can enhance school safety, protect instructional time and simplify the management of student movement.
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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.
Beyond the install: A guide to K-12 software adoption
Turn K-12 software adoption into a success with strategies for educator buy-in, roll out and sustainable implementation in your district.
Hāpara Hall Pass: Another tool in your toolbelt for classroom management
Save teachers’ time and boost learning with Hāpara’s latest product updates, including student browsing history, screen sharing and a digital hall pass.
12 classroom management strategies for high school teachers
Discover effective classroom management strategies for high school that build trust, reduce distractions and support a focused digital learning environment.
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.
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Executive functioning skills and the self-regulated learner
Learn about executive functioning skills and what Hāpara Student Dashboard can do to help learners develop them.
Using technology to develop executive functioning skills
Learn about how executive functioning skills should play a role in edtech development, and how Hāpara has made it a top priority.
Making the Best Technology Purchasing Decisions
The critical questions that need answers before making any edtech purchase. Watch the webinar.
Moving toward visible learning
In project based learning, students learn by working for an extended period of time to research and answer an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem or challenge (PBL Works). There are a lot of misconceptions about PBL and what it is.
Project Based Learning + Hāpara = deeper learning
In project based learning, students learn by working for an extended period of time to research and answer an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem or challenge (PBL Works). There are a lot of misconceptions about PBL and what it is.
Chatting in Google Docs: Teach digital citizenship
How can you tell if students are chatting in Google Docs? Using Hāpara Dashboard and Highlights makes it easy to see what learners are up to and whether or not they are chatting in Google Docs. Some learners like to start a Google Doc and share it with friends, and type their messages to each other in the Doc.
Coaching as part of tech transformation
Nothing about transformation is one-size-fits-all, but one thing is clear: tech coaches can make a world of difference when it comes to improving teaching and learning, implementing tools that support pedagogy and putting students first.
High-quality project-based learning for student success
Create the right conditions for project-based learning, and learn about what true PBL looks like in the classroom. Watch the webinar.
Mastery-based grading: from minimum mindset to a growth mindset
How do you support students with unique learning needs? Explore how to use mastery-based grading to promote a growth mindset and deeper learning.
Heading back to school with Hāpara
There’s a lot going on in the beginning of a new school year, and we want to make sure that you and your staff head back to school with Hāpara on the right foot!
The Evolution of Digital Citizenship
Find out how expectations for students shift over the years and how to use technology to help students meet these new learning goals. Watch the webinar.
The Evolution of Digital Citizenship Infographic
Students are digital citizens of the future. Schools need to prepare students for a more connected, more technological future. Learn how tools like Google and Hapara can support learners in gaining these critical life skills.