Fun with Purchasing: January 2026 DER Portal News

January 22, 2026

Posted By: Amy McClellan in Digital Ed Resources, Fun With Purchasing,

Coffee Talks - register now!

Coffee Talks Registration Is Now Open!

Coffee Talk sessions with our incredible MISBO DER Partners are officially open for registration. These 30-minute sessions are designed to quickly introduce you to our partners and their tools—making it easy to refresh your library offerings without a big time commitment. Sign up for one or attend them all…your coffee might still be warm when you’re done.

See the Full Line Up and Register Here

MISBO PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS

Lexia Learning Systems

Welcome the Newest DER Partner!
MISBO is proud to partner with Lexia Learning, a leader in science-of-reading literacy solutions that empowers educators with evidence-based curriculum, professional learning, and real-time assessment tools to accelerate student success. Through this partnership, schools can access personalized, structured literacy support that meets the needs of every learner and strengthens instructional impact in the classroom. With more than four decades of expertise and a commitment to equitable outcomes, Lexia helps teachers close opportunity gaps and build lifelong readers. Together, we’re advancing literacy excellence and supporting meaningful growth for students and educators alike.

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Capstone

New Educator Tools Now Available!
Capstone is super excited for their new release…drum roll please! Collections and Favorites! With Collections and Favorites, you will have the ability to save articles, eBooks, activity bundles, and instructional materials all in one place. This was designed to provide quick and easy lessons around certain themes or subjects. Capstone's collections include a variety of material including Ancient Civilizations, Government, Habitats, Indigenous Peoples’ Day and more!

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Demco

Q&A with Dr. TJ McCray
Highlighting insights from an experienced educational leader, this Q&A with Dr. TJ McCray explores how servant leadership, honest communication, and meaningful relationships shape effective learning environments in schools. Readers will find practical advice on supporting educators, fostering creativity, and designing spaces that truly meet the needs of students and teachers alike—perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their school community.

Mackin

January Mackin Community Newsletter
Our January eMackin newsletter is here to help you kick off the New Year with great ideas and resources for your school library or classroom! This issue includes an exclusive author interview with John Lewis, upcoming Storyteller Spotlight events, and highlights on digital tools like MackinVIA to support your teaching and learning. Stay in the loop with book lists, webinars, and engaging content designed just for you.

See Mackin's January Digest

TeachingBooks

Find your next cozy read with TeachingBooks' Reader's Advisory tool!
Do you know that your TeachingBooks access includes a reader's advisory tool? This is a fantastic way to help you and your students discover new books that match specific themes, reading needs, or favorite authors.

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Third Iron, LLC

Updated (LOWER) Pricing
Third Iron has recently lowered their pricing exclusively for MISBO members, making it even easier for schools to access the tools and services they need to operate efficiently and effectively. In addition to reduced pricing, MISBO members will receive complimentary access from sign-up through June 30, 2026, and the one-time setup fee will be fully waived—offering even greater value to our community. Members can order at any time through the MISBO DER portal.

**All MISBO Members can evaluate LibKey Nomad at no charge through June 30, 2026. You can set up your free trial HERE .

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LibKey Nomad K12 Introduction Video

LibKey Nomad K12 Brochure

MagicSchool

Through MISBO’s Fun with Purchasing Blog, MagicSchool is offering school-wide pilots for just $1,000 for the rest of the school year. This exclusive discount, available through the MISBO DER Portal, includes:

- - - LMS & SSO integration
    - School-wide customization
    - Data analytics and usage reporting
    - Training
    - Support from the MagicSchool team

Learn More
Purchase MagicSchool Through the MISBO Digital Educational Resources Portal
(choose the "Special Offer" MagicSchool product)

Digital Educational Resource Ordering

It's never too late to place an order!

School’s in session, but it’s never too late to order through MISBO! Discover our full lineup of Digital Educational Resources at the link below and keep your classrooms equipped for success.

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FUN WITH PURCHASING BLOG BY SUSAN

This Year’s Top Resolution? Smarter Purchasing

by Susan Kimmel

New Year’s resolutions don’t have to fade by February. What if this year, instead of skipping coffee or forcing yourself to love kale, you made a resolution that actually saves your school money? Smarter purchasing is the goal—and MISBO is here to help you stick to it with built-in accountability, trusted partners, and tools that make saving manageable (and maybe even fun). Let’s make this the resolution that really pays off.

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!