Fun with Purchasing: November 2025 DER Portal News

November 20, 2025

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

Digital 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.

Check out our new partners!

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MISBO PARTNERS HIGHLIGHTS

Beanstack

Give Thanks to the Teachers Who Inspire Readers
As we reflect on gratitude this season, let’s not forget those who spark a love of reading in our students. Explore thoughtful, creative ways to recognize and celebrate teachers in your next reading challenge.

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Third Iron, LLC

LibKey Nomad K12 from Third Iron is an intelligent browser extension that delivers point-of-need guidance directly where students research—Google, Wikipedia, Amazon Books, and ChatGPT. Librarians create contextual messages and resource redirects that appear on these sites, supporting academic integrity and AI literacy by making usage policies visible. The extension enables smart authentication to databases, integrates with NoodleTools for citation management and LibChat for librarian support, and creates durable BrowZine Journal Collection links for LMS that prepare students for university-level research. School IT administrators deploy across school devices while students can self-install on personal computers, with full school branding integration.

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LibKey Nomad K12 Introduction Video

MagicSchool

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

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

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

Swank

A Film Library as Vast as Your Classroom Needs
With thousands of titles across every subject and grade level, Swank K-12 Streaming makes it easy to bring learning to life in countless ways. Whatever the lesson, our vast catalog offers films that connect seamlessly and inspire deeper understanding.

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Demco

Discover fresh, practical ways to bring movement into the classroom in “Making Movement Matter” from Demco. Author Dr. Robert Dillon highlights how even small changes - like standing during read-alouds, using mobile whiteboards, or scheduling short movement breaks—can improve focus, reduce stress, and boost engagement. This piece offers four actionable strategies that work in any space, helping educators transform static learning environments into vibrant, student-centered ones.

Mackin

November Mackin Community

Get cozy with the latest issue of Mackin Community — featuring an exclusive author interview with Katherine Paterson, an invitation to our next Storyteller Spotlight webinar, and fresh tools and insights for your library or classroom. Sign up now to stay ahead of the curve and spark creativity in your space!

See Mackin's November Digest

FUN WITH PURCHASING BLOG BY SUSAN

Your Fall Refresh Starts With School Scout (and a Little Help From Your Friends)

by Susan Kimmel

We have turned the clocks back, your inbox is full of Black Friday “sneak peeks,” and your to-do list is growing faster than a leaf pile in November. But before the holidays hit full speed, let’s talk about your network, because just like that second slice of pie, it’s something you’ll be thankful for later.

MISBO's Consortium Partner Webinars Are a Must-Watch

Your inbox is packed and your checklist never seems to shrink—we get it, webinars can sometimes feel like just another thing. But MISBO Snacks & Partner Facts and MISBO Coffee Talks aren’t your average webinars. They’re part of the MISBO Consortium Partner series, designed to deliver insider knowledge, practical tips, and innovative solutions straight from our trusted partners—resources that can help your school work smarter, not harder.

Each session is concise, engaging, and created with your school in mind. From cost-saving strategies to the latest in tech and operations, these on-demand episodes are your shortcut to ideas and tools that really make a difference.

So grab your coffee (or maybe a tea if that's your vibe), press play, and let these partner-led insights inspire your next move. Because when it comes to helping your school succeed, we’re not just filling your calendar—we’re fueling your growth.

MISBO Snacks & Partner Facts

(For all MISBO members!)

MISBO Coffee Talks

(For librarians, academic leaders and tech directors!)

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!