Fun with Purchasing: March 2025 DER Portal News
Digital Resource Ordering
The Portal Is OPEN!
We are officially in the 2025-2026 order season.
MISBO has collected pricing, updated descriptions, and added new products just for YOU!
Just a reminder: you can 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!
New Partner
Join MISBO and Seesaw to learn more about the Seesaw/MISBO contract, see what products they are offering and get details on:
Thursday, April 3, 2025
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)
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
BrainPOP
Unlock March Resources - Celebrate Women's History
As we move into March, we’re excited to share a variety of educational resources that will help you engage your students in celebrating key events, holidays, and historical moments. Whether you're looking for topics to honor Women's History Month, explore the significance of Ramadan, or bring some fun to Pi Day and St. Patrick's Day, we have you covered!
EBSCO
Create A Smooth Web Experience From EBSCO Discovery Service
Now available: a seamless solution for customers transitioning to the New UI, featuring an optimized web layer that integrates with EDS and EBSCOhost.
FACTCITE
Encourage Exploration During Women's History Month
FactCite has created teaching materials that inspire students to dig deeper, building important research skills as they learn about history-making women.
TeachingBooks
Do you have the TeachingBooks Chrome Extension?
Did you know that you can automatically search TeachingBooks directly from Google? Add the TeachingBooks Chrome Extension to seamlessly display relevant search results from TeachingBooks alongside your Google searches.
Sora
Enter The Sora School Stars Contest
Enter in one of the following categories:
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- Best in Visual/Virtual Display or Bulletin Board
- Best in Social Media
- Best Community Engagement
- Best Use of Sora in the Classroom
- Best Student-Made Submission
- Best in Visual/Virtual Display or Bulletin Board
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GALE
Equip Your Students For Success
Foster the development of twenty-first-century skills with curated cross-curricular collections of our newest titles. Gale eBooks: Student Collections provide access to curriculum-aligned content, empowering students to dive deeper into classwork, research projects, and areas of interest.
ScootPad
Supplemental Instruction That Fits Your Budget
Welcome to ScootPad:
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- Powered by research from Stanford University in cognitive and learning science
- Nuanced identification of math and ELA learning gaps
- Automatic scaffolding and unique algorithms that respond to even small advancements in mastery
- Reports that show how individual students answer questions—as well as overall progress
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Swank
Now Available: Every Kendrick Brothers Film!
Swank now has rights to the Kendrick Brothers Films, making it easier than ever to bring their faith-driven, family-focused stories to your audience.
Known for their powerful messages of perseverance, faith, and hope, these films have touched millions. From the impactful new release "The Forge" to the beloved classic "Flywheel," every title is now available for request within your Swank Streaming Library.
DiscoveryEd
Educators work tirelessly to support student success but analyzing and applying student data shouldn’t be an added burden. What if there was a simpler way to turn data into actionable insights?
Beanstack
How to Keep Teens Reading, and Why It Matters
Struggling to keep teens hooked on reading? Check out this blog for practical tips to make reading relevant, social, and rewarding for young readers.
CONSORTIUM WEBINARS
Coffee Talk: Seesaw
Trusted and loved by 25 million educators, students, and families worldwide, Seesaw is the world’s leading elementary learning experience company, offering an award-winning platform and a suite of digital curriculum products for teachers to deliver joyful, accessible instruction. Through interactive lessons, digital portfolios, and two-way communication features, Seesaw keeps everyone in the learning loop by providing continuous visibility into the student's learning experience to support and celebrate their learning.
Upcoming Coffee Talks + Replays
replays
COFFEE TALK ARCHIVES
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
Pot of Gold: Find Your Consortium Treasures With MISBO!
by Susan Kimmel
March is here, and luck is on your side! As we celebrate St. Patrick's Day, there's no better time to uncover the hidden treasures within the MISBO Purchasing Consortium. Like finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, MISBO members can access exclusive savings, premium partnerships, and independent school-focused resources—helping your school stretch its budget without chasing leprechauns.
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As always, we are here to help you find quality products and services at exceptional prices.
Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions, thoughts, or feedback!
If you have not ordered before and would like assistance, e-mail ameliadaul@misbo.com