Fun with Purchasing: June 2026 DER Portal News
DER Ordering PORTAL IS OPEN
The Portal is OPEN!
Have you started adding items to your MISBO cart? The 2026–2027 ordering season has officially begun 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 2026-2027 school year and we won't send you the invoice until July!
Check out our new partners!
Breakout EDU
MORE INFO COMING SOON.
Breakout EDU is the DER program's newest incoming partner. While the onboarding process is still underway, we wanted to give members an early heads-up about this exciting addition. Stay tuned for details about an upcoming partner webinar, where you'll have the opportunity to learn more about Breakout EDU and how it can support teaching and learning at your school.
------
Breakout EDU is a game-based learning platform that uses interactive digital challenges and hands-on experiences to teach and reinforce academic content. Students work together to solve puzzles that require them to apply their content knowledge in real time, moving beyond simple quiz-based recall. It fits seamlessly into everyday instruction, giving educators an engaging way to support standards and improve student outcomes through active, applied learning.
They don’t push students to get the right answer faster. They challenge them to think, problem-solve, and understand the path to the answer—together.
MISBO PARTNER HIGHLIGHTs
Third Iron, LLC
- Now live NoodleTools integrations with LibKey Nomad and BrowZine
- New LibKey Nomad AI Suite
- Download Library’s Full Text directly from ChatGPT, Claude.ai, Copilot, and Gemini
- AI Policy messages that appear directly on any designated AI services
- Native AI Integrations with popular new services like Consensus
TrekAI
Curious about practical AI tools for your school? MISBO partner TrekAI is offering member schools a complimentary 30-day demo trial. Schools that sign up will receive demo access, resources, and support from the TrekAI team—with the option for a customized walkthrough if desired.
Click Here for the Demo Request Form
Book a Discovery Call – A quick 15-minute conversation to discuss your school's goals and implementation options.
Drone Launch Learning, LLC
Drone Launch Learning is one of MISBO’s newest partners, and we’re excited to share this opportunity with you.
You can explore the full catalog of courses and watch an overview video using the links below. Drone Launch Learning is available for purchase through the DER portal, or, if you’d like to try it first, you can sign up using the trial link provided.
Overview of all the Drone Launch Learning Courses
Username: sample@dronecurriculumsample.com
Password: Dronelaunchsample1!
Mackin
Discover What’s New with Mackin Community!
Stay connected to the latest in literacy, learning, and library innovation with Mackin Community, Mackin’s monthly digital digest. Each issue features exclusive author interviews, educator resources, new product announcements, reading recommendations, survey insights, and inspiring stories from schools and libraries. From AI tools and classroom solutions to featured titles and social media highlights, Mackin Community delivers fresh ideas and practical resources to help educators engage readers and support learning all year long.
FUN WITH PURCHASING BLOG BY SUSAN
We Ran the Numbers and Purchasing Just Got Interesting
by Susan Kimmel
Let’s be honest. Purchasing reports don’t usually make for exciting reading. But when we looked at how MISBO schools are using the purchasing consortium so far this year, the numbers told a pretty interesting story.
Coffee Talks
Catch Up on the Coffee Talks You Missed!
Coffee Talk sessions with our incredible MISBO DER Partners are now available on demand! These quick, 30-minute sessions offer an easy way to explore partner tools and discover fresh ideas for your library offerings—all on your own schedule. Watch one or binge them all… your coffee might still be warm when you’re done.
Catch Up on Previous Coffee Talk Webinars Here
Important links
Search Our Consortium Partners
Learn More about Digital Educational Resources
Log Into The DER Ordering Portal
contact us
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!
