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Learning resources through Sora Extras

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Keep students learning and growing with external educational resources from select vendors. From current events, to supplemental courses and more, Sora Extras are designed to help students succeed in the classroom and beyond.

How do students access Sora Extras?


In Sora, Extras appear on the Explore tab. Students can then click to advance to the vendor’s website as an authenticated user without the need for an additional sign-in.

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An example of a featured title displayed in Sora. Always available books are a great option to feature here.

DOGOnews is the leading publisher of academic current events for language arts, science and social studies.
DOGOnews pioneered the use of academic current events as lesson plans, and the unique features of their platform help improve reading, listening, vocabulary and critical thinking skills. DOGOnews is available to U.S. schools only.

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DOGOnews features:

  • Over 4,000 ELA, science and social studies articles
  • Develop reading fluency, media literacy and global awareness
  • Content in English and Spanish, including read-alongs
  • Quizzes for each article
  • Vocabulary games & integrated dictionary in each article
An example of a featured title displayed in Sora. Always available books are a great option to feature here.

Method Learning provides comprehensive self-paced lessons and resources, including ACT/SAT Test Prep, Financial Literacy, and Academic Success.*

ACT/SAT Test Prep

ACT/SAT Test Prep

Learn new tricks, strategies and techniques to help raise ACT and SAT scores, with full-length practice exams and video and audio lessons and explanations available. Shown to help raise SAT scores by an average of 150 points, and ACT scores by three points.

Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy

Lay the foundation for students to build strong money management habits early on! This course helps students learn how to establish good financial habits, credit and debit, saving and investing, stocks and bonds, insurance, taxes and more!

Academic Success

Academic Success

Lessons to help students understand their learning style, manage time and set priorities, develop test-taking skills, gain critical thinking and problem-solving strategies, improve communication skills, plan for the future and more.

*Please note: Each Method Learning course must be purchased individually

How to get started


Shop Marketplace
Shop Marketplace

To add Sora Extras, visit the SHOP tab in Marketplace and DOGOnews and Method Learning will be under the Sora Extras section.

Visit Marketplace

Marketing Resources
Marketing Resources

Download marketing materials to promote Sora Extras to educators and students in your community.

Download Marketing Materials

How-to Videos
How-to Videos

Learn how to access DOGOnews and Method Learning in Sora.

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Questions? Reach out to your Sora Account Manager or contact asksora@overdrive.com

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