Inside the Classroom
Explore educator insights, expert perspectives, and literacy thought leadership to inform and energize your digital reading strategies.
17 articles
What last year’s trends tell us about today’s students
Students aren’t abandoning reading—they’re finding more ways to engage with it.
Maddi Hebebrand
8/20/2026
How the first 20 days can change how students read all year
Help students start the school year strong by making time for reading, introducing them to new formats, and giving them the tools to find books they'll enjoy.
Maddi Hebebrand
8/13/2026
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Back to school with a reading plan students love
From finding the right books to exploring new formats, discover resources to help you make reading a meaningful part of the school year from day one.
Maddi Hebebrand
8/11/2026
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Back-to-school reading tips from a 4th grade teacher [Classroom Book Talk Ep. 5]
Taylor Mora shares how to get every student excited to read.
Nahomy Ortiz-Garcia
8/5/2026
Before the year begins: Five trends every educator should know
The 2025 Sora Annual Report reveals five insights that can help educators rethink everything from book access and collections to reading habits and student engagement.
Maddi Hebebrand
8/4/2026
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Graphic novels: The superheroes of school libraries
With great stories, comes great reading engagement.
Maddi Hebebrand
7/28/2026
Audiobooks aren’t “cheating”, they’re access: Why listening still builds literacy, learning, and connection
Research shows audiobooks support vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency — and they're especially powerful for students with learning differences or who read below grade level. Here's why schools should expand access this National Audiobook Month.
Discover Sora blog team
6/29/2026
How schools boost summer reading engagement with Sora Sweet Reads [Classroom Book Talk Ep. 4]
Ideas for keeping students engaged with reading all summer using Sora.
Discover Sora blog team
6/1/2026
How to keep students reading all summer long [Classroom Book Talk Ep. 3]
Ideas for keeping students engaged with reading all summer using Sora.
Nahomy Ortiz-Garcia
5/14/2026