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Empowering the Next Generation of Storytellers: The 2026 California Student Media Festival
How to balance digital citizenship & workplace preparedness with concerns over screen time
March 5, 2026
5 min read

Your March Classroom, Planned.
Save time this month with ready-to-use templates from the Book Creator and Kami libraries. Whether you need a quick bell-ringer or a deep-dive project, we have you covered. March Highlights & Holidays Bring the celebrations of the month to life with the Book Creator March Activity journal and Kami templates for: How to use: Simply…
March 2, 2026
3 min read

Welcoming Book Creator to the Kami family
A new chapter for Kami and Book Creator Today, I’m excited to share that Book Creator has joined the Kami family. This is a milestone for both of our teams, but most importantly, for the millions of teachers and students who rely on our tools every day. Kami and Book Creator have always stood for…
September 17, 2025
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A new chapter of growth for Kami
We’re thrilled to announce that Kami is entering a new chapter of growth! Boston Ventures Investment Partners (BVIP) has made a significant investment in Kami, turbocharging our mission to bring Kami to every classroom worldwide. We’ve found an ideal partner in BVIP, who has a proven track record of helping innovators like us scale while…
August 21, 2024
2 min read

#ClearTheList: Transform Classrooms with Amazon Wishlist Clearing
In the heart of every classroom, there's a teacher who dreams of providing the best learning experience for their students. Yet, many teachers need more resources to make this dream come true. We’re not talking about Xboxes, iPads, and 4K TVs, but the essentials that make a classroom feel inviting and exciting. Many teachers spend…
July 18, 2024
3 min read

5 Unexpected Lessons From the Classroom
By Marcus SteinReflecting on my years as an English teacher, I'm struck by the unexpected lessons that teaching has gifted me. It wasn't just about imparting knowledge of Shakespeare and grammar rules; teaching was a journey that transformed me in ways I could have never anticipated. Here are five of those unexpected lessons.Parent buy-in helps…
March 6, 2024
3 min read

5 Tips for Increasing Engagement in Your Classroom
By Marcus SteinEvery educator has their little tips and tricks, often passed down to them from wiser, more experienced teachers who’ve taken them under their wings. Personally, some of the most meaningful insights I’ve gained throughout the years have centered around student engagement. So, in the spirit of paying it forward, here are my five…
March 6, 2024
3 min read

Diwali | The Festival of Lights
Written by Kami Hero Sanchita Ghosh, Head of History Department at Sanskriti School, New Delhi, India. Diwali (or Deepavali) is one of the biggest festivals in India. Even though it has its origins in the practices of the Hindu religion, several religious communities participate in the festivities with equal vigor today! It’s a festival of…
October 18, 2023
4 min read

Interactive Activities to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Buscas esto en espaňol, lo puedes encontra aqui. National Hispanic Heritage Month is upon us and you’re probably here searching for a way you can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The good news is, you’ve already started! Odds are, there’s already a lot more Hispanic culture around you than you realized. Hispanic Americans make up nearly one-fifth…
August 18, 2023
4 min read

Celebrando la Herencia Hispana
Looking for this in English? Check it out here. Cada año, del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, reconocemos y celebramos los logros y contribuciones de los hispanos en todo el mundo. La Bandera Oficial del Pueblo Hispano (código abierto) Para este blog, hemos seleccionado cinco personas hispanas inspiradoras para cada una de nuestras…
July 4, 2023
12 min read

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Buscas esto en espaňol, lo puedes encontra aqui. Each year, from September 15 to October 15, we recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Hispanic people around the world. The Official Flag of the Hispanic People (open Source) For this blog, we’ve picked five inspirational Hispanic people for each of our eight categories to…
July 4, 2023
11 min read

Pride Month Activities for Students
Why is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month important? Throughout history, members of the LGBTQ+ community have faced discrimination and persecution and have struggled for their basic human rights to be recognized. Although the situation is gradually improving across more liberal parts of the world, bigotry, and misinformation are still rampant. This is evidenced by the sad fact…
June 8, 2023
5 min read
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