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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.
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“The best product we’ve used”: Why Holdrege Public Schools switched to Hāpara
Learn why Holdrege Public Schools calls Hāpara the best product they’ve used for keeping learners focused and making classroom technology more effective.
Seven ways monitoring software improves Google Workspace classrooms
Discover seven ways classroom monitoring software keeps K-12 learners focused and safe in Google Workspace, from guided browsing to instant Drive access.
Navigating the screen time backlash: How to ensure digital learning is time well spent
Screen time backlash is growing in K-12 schools. Learn how districts can make classroom devices purposeful and turn screen time into real learning time.
Back to school with Hāpara: Updates, tips and more!
Learn about our latest Hāpara back-to-school updates and tips for K-12 admins and teachers.
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.
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How to overcome education funding issues in public schools
Learn how to address critical education funding challenges in public schools. This blog explores practical solutions for a better learning environment.
Transforming learning at Tāmaki College with Hāpara
Explore how Tāmaki College in New Zealand is transforming learning with Hāpara tools, promoting equitable education and empowering educators.
April 2025 product update: Get ready for teacher screen sharing in Hāpara Highlights
Get ready for teacher screen sharing, our upcoming classroom management feature! Explore how it will simplify instruction and make learning more engaging.
How Appleton Area School District uses Hāpara for real-time learning visibility
Discover how Appleton Area School District in Wisconsin uses Hāpara for real-time learning visibility to boost student accountability, track progress and personalize learning.
Three Google Chrome management settings to optimize Hāpara and Chromebooks
Discover how to optimize Google Chromebooks with three Chrome settings. Boost security and get the most out of Hāpara!
March 2025 product update: A look behind the scenes
In this March 2025 Hāpara update, get a look behind the scenes of product development, from feedback to design to releasing new features.
Five benefits and challenges of classroom technology
Discover the benefits and challenges of classroom technology, from boosting engagement to tools that help educators overcome obstacles.
Promoting student attention in your K-12 school or district
Learn why student attention matters in K-12 schools and uncover strategies to promote focus in the classroom.
Why Pasadena Unified relies on Hāpara for classroom management
To help students stay on their learning path, educators across Pasadena Unified School District rely on Hāpara for classroom management.
Top 10 instructional tech trends for K-12 tech directors in 2025
Discover the top 10 instructional tech trends for 2025, shared by edtech expert Monica Burns.
Your top four Hāpara product updates of 2024
Explore our top 2024 Hāpara product updates that helped technical administrators and educators drive more learning engagement.
How to enable SafeSearch for students
Explore how to enable SafeSearch in the classroom and additional tools that protect K-12 learners.