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Welcome to the Hāpara blog, your go-to resource for edtech implementation, digital classroom management and student safety. Whether you’re exploring Hāpara product updates, looking for instructional tips or discovering inspiring school stories, you’ll find everything you need right here.
“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.
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Stay informed with insights from technology leaders, school administrators and our product team. Explore topics like digital classroom management and student safety with tips for administrators and educators.
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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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Five back-to-school tips for Southern Hemisphere classrooms
Check out our 2025 back-to-school tips for educators in Australia, New Zealand and the Southern Hemisphere.
January 2025 Hāpara updates to get excited about
This month’s updates make digital classroom management and school safety more effective.
Hāpara’s guide to organization tools for students
Learn how to boost classroom efficiency and student achievement with our organization tools for students.
Introducing Hāpara Highlights Chat
We’re excited to introduce Hāpara Highlights Chat! Explore our two-way messaging feature that helps you manage the digital classroom and communicate with learners.
How an integrated curriculum can benefit your learners
Get the facts about an integrated curriculum and find out how you can help your students succeed through this teaching strategy.
November 2024 Hāpara product updates to get excited about
Because of your feedback, we recently released Hāpara Highlights updates. These streamlined features will save educators time and make it easier to manage the digital classroom.
A teacher’s toolkit to engage quiet learners
Not sure how to engage quiet learners in the classroom? Here are practical strategies to draw out participation from every learner.
Hāpara appoints Brennan Petar as President to drive growth
Brennan brings a wealth of experience to the job having held prior roles at GoGuardian and IBM.
Strategies for fostering equitable tech use in the classroom
Explore practical strategies to ensure equitable use of technology in the classroom. Learn how to leverage tech for a truly inclusive learning environment.
How technology powers effective collaboration in the classroom
Boost engagement with collaboration in the classroom! Explore technology and strategies that develop teamwork, critical thinking and real-world skills.
Cell phones in school: Reclaiming student attention
Christian Ruiz of Dallas ISD and Robert Bailey of Hāpara discussed cell phones in school and how the issue affects student attention. Explore their conversation.
How to instruct effectively using Hāpara Teacher Dashboard
Struggling with effective instruction in the classroom? This blog post shares tips and strategies on how to instruct students with Hāpara Teacher Dashboard.