Fun with Purchasing: February 2025 DER Portal News
Digital Resource Ordering
Order Season Quickly Approaches!
MISBO is preparing for the 2025-2026 order season. We're collecting pricing and descriptions, and adding new products just for YOU! Keep a lookout for announcements for the new ordering season's official opening date!
Just a reminder: you will be able to order Digital Educational Resource products at any time for the 2025-2026 school year and we won't send you the invoice until July!
Check out our new partners!
Partner Connect
Find Your Perfect Match With MISBO's Partner Connect
by Susan Kimmel
Let’s be honest, spending hours trying to find the perfect partner for your purchasing needs is so archaic. Who has the time (or patience) for that? Enter Partner Connect, MISBO's "dating app" to find your perfect MISBO Consortium Partner. It's like online dating but you know these matches have already been vetted and background checked!
Sora / Overdrive
Sora/Overdrive is a MISBO Partner
If you are interested in purchasing Sora/Overdrive through MISBO or if you're looking to renew your subscription, please reach out to Lindsay Crist Lawson at Sora/Overdrive directly.
Consortium Highlights
Beanstack
How Peer Connections Supercharge Reading Engagement
Did you know that peer influence can be a game-changer for student reading habits? When kids see their friends reading, they’re more likely to join in—boosting motivation, engagement, and confidence. Explore the science behind peer-driven reading and how educators can tap into this powerful strategy to build a thriving reading culture.
BrainPOP
Black History Month - February
Celebrate and honor Black history with BrainPOP’s resources on influential leaders, historical events, and cultural contributions. These lessons help students learn about resilience, innovation, and the fight for justice:
BrainPOP Black History Resources
BrainPOP Jr. Black History Resources
Encourage meaningful discussions and activities that recognize the impact of Black leaders throughout history!
EBSCO
New Ultimate Databases
EBSCO is excited to introduce six new Ultimate databases, each carefully curated to support teaching and learning in middle and high school classrooms. Available through Explora, these databases offer high-quality content, an intuitive user experience and seamless integrations.
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- Biography Reference Ultimate
- Consumer Health Ultimate
- History Reference Ultimate
- Literary Reference Ultimate
- Points of View Ultimate
- Science Reference Ultimate
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FACTCITE
FactCite's Budget Friendly Resource
FactCite, a collection of research subscription databases for K-12, loves partnering with MISBO schools. (We hear some database subscription rates are rising, but we’re keeping subscriptions budget-friendly.) This is a great time to test-drive FactCite’s rich collection of databases.
Request a no-obligation FactCite trial through March and you’ll receive access to FactCite’s Women’s History Month resources AND be entered to win a $50 bookshop.org gift certificate (can be used at any participating independent bookstore). Then schedule a FactCite “walkthrough” so you’ll be ready to share FactCite with students during March. FactCite has biographies, mythology, history, countries, science, and more.
TeachingBooks
NEW! Comprehension and Vocabulary Graphic Organizers!
TeachingBooks has launched our Early Literacy Toolkit! New for 2025 are two additional offerings: Comprehension and Vocabulary Graphic Organizers.
Literati
Fall In Love With Literati Book Fairs!
There’s something magical about a school book fair—the anticipation, the excitement, and the joy of discovering new stories. Literati Book Fairs bring that magic to life in a refreshingly different way, captivating students, educators, and parents alike. Here’s why you’ll fall in love with the Literati Book Fair experience.
Books Kids Love: At the heart of every Literati Book Fair is a curated selection of books designed to spark a love of reading. With titles from over 150 publishers, students can find their next favorite read. Plus, the newly expanded online shopping experience ensures that every child has access to books that inspire and engage them with titles like Dog Man and I Survived.
Sora
Add the YMAs to your Sora Library!
It is award season! Now is the perfect time to add the YMAs to your Sora library and get them ready for your students to borrow! See all the amazing winners!
CONSORTIUM WEBINARS
See the full schedule of Coffee Talks as well as replays by clicking the link below! We've got amazing partners who want to show you their helpful and inspirational products!
Upcoming Coffee Talks + Replays
replays
COFFEE TALK ARCHIVES
Coming soon...
helpful resources
MISBO has created a quick and easy way to view your Digital Educational Resource partners! Click the image below and see which partners you may be missing out on!
fun with purchasing blog by susan
Score Big With These Super MISBO Consortium Partners!
by Susan Kimmel
The big game isn’t just about touchdowns and halftime shows—it’s about having the right team to secure a victory! And when it comes to your independent school, our MISBO Consortium Partners bring superstar solutions to the field!
From top-tier facility upgrades to classroom essentials, technology solutions, and business office tools, our trusted partners are ready to help you tackle your to-do list and stay within budget.
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If you have not ordered before and would like assistance, e-mail ameliadaul@misbo.com