Fun with Purchasing: March 2026 DER Portal News

March 19, 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.

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MISBO PARTNER HIGHLIGHTs

Capstone

Discover fresh ways to engage young learners this spring with PebbleGo! From seasonal topics like weather, holidays, and life cycles to brand-new bilingual athlete biographies, there’s something to spark every student’s curiosity. Plus, get a head start on summer reading with ready-to-use booklists and high-interest content designed to inspire exploration and a love of learning.

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Discovery Education

Student engagement is at a turning point. According to Discovery Education’s 2025–26 Insights Report, 85% of educators say engagement strategies must evolve to meet today’s challenges.

The report highlights how AI, immersive learning, and equity-focused solutions are driving real change in classrooms. Learn how districts use data to personalize learning, boost outcomes, and close gaps. If you're looking for actionable strategies and future-ready solutions, this report is a must-read.

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Demco

Looking to transform your classroom without blowing your budget? This article shares simple, creative ways to make a big impact with minimal cost—from cozy reading nooks to hands-on makerspaces. With just a little ingenuity, you can boost student engagement, organization, and overall learning without a full classroom overhaul.

Swank

Expanding the School Library Experience with Movies
From classic literature adaptations to powerful discussion starters, your streaming library gives educators flexible ways to deepen understanding and spark engagement during School Library Month, Read Across America Day and beyond.

Explore Literature Films

Mackin

March Mackin Community Newsletter
Explore the latest Mackin Community newsletter, featuring an inspiring author interview with Holly Goldberg Sloan, a live Storyteller Spotlight with Jasmine Warga, and fresh resources, webinars, and book collections to support your students and library programs.

See Mackin's March Digest

TeachingBooks

TeachingBooks has enhanced our Book Resumes to make them even more useful and actionable for your work. Each instant report now includes at-a-glance grade-level classifications from multiple trusted, professional sources, so that you can quickly and confidently see recommended grade bands for any title.

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Rosen Digital

Special Offer from Rosen Digital!

For a limited time, receive 15 months of Rosen Digital access for the price of 12 — that’s 3 months FREE.

Deliver trusted, high-quality digital content to your students and educators while maximizing your budget. Don’t miss this opportunity to extend access and increase value at no additional cost.

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FUN WITH PURCHASING BLOG BY SUSAN

Spring Into Smart Purchasing

by Susan Kimmel

March is here. The days are getting longer, spring break is approaching, and campuses are looking ahead to the final stretch of the school year. Before everyone heads out for a well-deserved break, it is a great time to make smart purchasing decisions that will set your school up for success.

It's almost time to open your MISBO cart!

I’m currently working on entering 2026–27 DER pricing, and things are moving right along! The portal is expected to open in mid-April. I’ll keep you posted as we get closer and share any updates along the way.

In the meantime, check out our newest DER partners!