The government relief funds provided to help K-12 schools overcome the challenges of the pandemic offer educators a once-in-a-generation chance to eliminate barriers to reading and provide more equal access to books.

Download this presentation to learn more about this funding, and how to use it to support literacy with Sora, the student reading app.

The Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) is providing an unprecedented level of federal funding to K-12 schools to aid in recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds can be used for a variety of projects, including giving every student access to the right books.

This FAQ presentation created for K-12 administrators outlines some of the most important things to know about the purpose and allowable uses of ESF funds, as well as the deadlines and requirements for application.

Download the presentation to learn:

• The purposes, amounts and structure of ESF funds
• Important application requirements and deadlines
• Allowable uses for funds
• How to use ESF funds to eliminate barriers to reading and increase equity

 
 

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Many educators and districts know that ebooks and audiobooks can improve student reading rates, boost student engagement and foster equity and inclusion. But before purchasing digital books for your curriculum, there are some important factors to consider.

This interactive presentation outlines the basics of buying digital books for schools, and some practical strategies for getting the most out of your investment.

Most districts had to engage in a dramatic digital transformation during the pandemic, and many newly adopted digital tools will continue to have a lasting impact in the future.

In this report, learn how educators have used digital books during COVID-19, and the positive impact these resources have had on student engagement, data, equity, access and parental involvement.

Broward County Public Schools’ Cypress Bay High School is the largest high school in Florida, with nearly 4,800 students. In this brief video case study from FETC 2021, Cypress Bay Media Specialist Shawn Maas discusses how Cypress Bay digitized the entire school library as part of an initiative to expand equity and inclusivity while motivating students to spend more time reading.

Topics include:

• How Cypress Bay digitized its entire library
• How to use eBooks to expand equity, access and inclusion
• The role of digital books in ELL instruction
• How the initiative is benefiting Cypress Bay students

 
 

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Educators in your district are already using Sora, the student reading app from OverDrive Education, in a variety of applications.

In what ways can educators use Sora? Access this interactive presentation to see how to use the app for Education Stabilization Funds (ESF, ESSER, CARES), learning loss intervention, summer reading, bilingual education, professional development and more.

Support every student with digital books in languages other than English. You can use Sora, the student reading app, to give kids access to the books they need, whether they are learning English or studying a world language. Level the playing field for every student and support remote or hybrid learning.

Watch this brief video with experts from OverDrive Education to learn how to create, curate, and promote a world languages collection in your school or district, and how this can benefit your students.