Fun with Purchasing: June 2025 DER Portal News
Digital Resource Ordering
The Portal Is OPEN!
Have you started adding items to your MISBO cart? It is officially in the 2025-2026 order season and we've got some amazing new products and partners 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!
Hot Topics Blog
5 Unique Ways to Use AI for Daily Tasks You Never Thought Of
Most people associate artificial intelligence with futuristic tech or complex data analysis. But the truth is, AI is quietly revolutionizing how we approach everyday life. From simplifying your grocery list to helping you craft the perfect text message, AI can take your daily routine to a whole new level—with less effort and more precision.
by John Hagan, TeleData Select
Consortium Highlights
Sora by Overdrive
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.
TeachingBooks
Dive Into Virtual Book Tours!
This summer, take a dive into Virtual Book Tours on The TeachingBooks Blog! Featuring new titles, these posts include original interviews with authors and illustrators, lesson plans, an activity designed for young people, and much more.
Beanstack
How 5 Elementary Librarians Are Fueling a Love of Reading
Looking for fresh ways to spark student excitement for books? See how five passionate elementary school librarians are turning reading into a daily celebration—from schoolwide challenges to creative incentives that get kids hooked on stories.
Sora
Audiobooks On Sale!
June is Audiobook Sale month with up to 50% off on select audiobooks! Many of the audiobooks on sale are in the OC/OU (never expires) lending model, so grab them at a discount while you can.
MagicSchool
From Spreadsheets to Insights in Seconds!
MagicSchool is thrilled to share a powerful new addition to the platform: MagicSchool Data. This new tool helps educators securely analyze assessments, group students by need, and uncover learning gaps—in just seconds. Designed with data privacy at its core, MagicSchool Data will be available exclusively to our Enterprise partners.
EBSCO
Navigating Knowledge: Six Library Databases That Lead the Way
EBSCO’s Ultimate Databases for Schools and Public Libraries serve as essential tools for charting the course toward knowledge and empowering individuals to explore, learn and grow. Learn more about each database along with six ways to incorporate each into student learning or library programming.
Swank
Discover Vooks: Engaging, educational storytime for your classroom
Swank is excited to introduce Vooks, a new way to bring storytime magic to your classroom through Swank K-12 Streaming. Vooks transforms children's books into immersive experiences with animated illustrations, read-aloud text, professional narration, and engaging music.
fun with purchasing blog by susan
Summer Dreams
Summer is finally here—the time of year when hallways quiet down and school leaders everywhere try to squeeze in planning, prep, and maybe even a nap by the pool, where you can be having summer dreams and creating your savings schemes! But we know the truth: independent schools don’t really “slow down.” You’re reviewing budgets, rethinking your tech stack, and trying to figure out how to fix that surprise facilities issue without blowing your 2025–2026 forecast.
by Susan Kimmel
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!
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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