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K-12 School Blog Posts

Supersonic Phonics & Decodables: Simplify teaching phonics with 200+ always available ebooks

Supersonic Phonics & Decodables: Simplify teaching phonics with 200+ always available ebooks

The science of reading is very much a hot topic this school year, as schools across the U.S. adopt more evidence-based strategies to spark a turnaround in reading proficiency among students. Teaching phonics is a key cornerstone of this approach, with research showing that 60% of children benefit from systemic phonics instruction, especially in grades K-2.

A beginner's guide to content credit: How to maximize sales & build your best collection

A beginner's guide to content credit: How to maximize sales & build your best collection

For many of our school partners, the start of the calendar year is also the halfway point of the school year. With winter break in the rearview mirror, you may be looking ahead now to spring, or – if you’re really feeling the winter blues – sunny summer days.

Introducing Hickory Hollow – an exclusive collection of middle grade stories, available to schools ONLY in Sora!

Introducing Hickory Hollow – an exclusive collection of middle grade stories, available to schools ONLY in Sora!

The town may be tiny, but it is a special place for the people who live there. Whether it is exploring off-trail in Shellbark forest, investigating the historical monuments that decorate Town Square, enjoying one of the many town celebrations, or even grabbing some popcorn and a flick at the Hickory Hollow Cinema, there is always an adventure to be had in Hickory Hollow.

American Association of School Librarians names Sora a 2024 Best Digital Tool for Teaching & Learning!

American Association of School Librarians names Sora a 2024 Best Digital Tool for Teaching & Learning!

Each year, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) picks its Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning, honoring electronic resources that provide enhanced learning and curriculum development for school librarians and their educator collaborators. We’re thrilled to announce that Sora (and our sister brand, TeachingBooks!) has been named a 2024 Best Digital Tool for Teaching & Learning for the second time, having been named to the list previously in 2021.

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