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Exploring the Future of Education
Kami Companion: proven classroom accessibility tools that empower districts to deploy at scale
April 24, 2026
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How one assistive technology toolbar gives every student independent access to grade-level content. A district can do everything right, from investing in high-quality curriculum to hiring dedicated specialists, but the reality is that students can still be left stranded in the classroom. A student opens a dense online science article. The vocabulary is impenetrable. Across…

How Jeff Kilner and His District Transformed Teaching with Kami
November 27, 2025
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When Jeffrey Kilner watched his five-year-old daughter climb aboard the school bus for her first day of kindergarten, something shifted. “Now it’s real for me,” he said. “Before it was

Welcoming Book Creator to the Kami family
September 17, 2025
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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,
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Myth buster: Kami needs a Chrome app
As technology evolves, so do the tools that educators rely on. One tool that has evolved significantly is Kami, our all-in-one digital learning platform. Despite incredible functionality, some people still believe that Kami requires a Chrome app to work effectively. This misconception stems from the fact that Kami did have a Chrome app in the…
May 13, 2025
3 min read

Screen time and holiday time
The debate around screen time and its impact on children is not new. From parents to educators, concerns about the harmful effects of excessive screen time have taken center stage for years. While this concern is valid, it often lacks nuance. The real issue isn't screen time per se, but rather uncontrolled or unstructured screen…
May 12, 2025
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Improving equity in childhood learning
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the concept of equity is a critical imperative. Ensuring equitable learning opportunities for every student is at the heart of fostering inclusive, thriving educational systems. In 2025, district administrators and school leaders must be more aware than ever of the barriers that hinder learning and the strategies that can…
May 12, 2025
4 min read

Myth buster: AI isn’t safe for schools
In recent years, AI has become an increasingly common feature in K-12 education, but not without stirring debate. Many parents, educators, and even policymakers express concerns about the potential dangers of using AI in classrooms. These concerns often center on the unknowns of AI technology, as well as its ethical implications, safety issues, and accuracy.…
May 7, 2025
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One platform, every learner: How Fond du Lac School District transformed digital learning with Kami
Fond du Lac School District, WisconsinStudent enrollment: 6,400+ | Schools: 14 | Grades: 4K through 12Gina Marchionda, Instructional Technology Coach Meeting the needs of a diverse district Fond du Lac School District serves a diverse student population with a wide range of learning needs. While every student has access to a device, the digital learning…
April 22, 2025
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Unlocking understanding: Kami’s latest updates designed for every learner
Teachers know that comprehension is the gateway to learning. Yet in classrooms where every student brings a different level of readiness, language ability, or learning need, ensuring everyone truly understands the content can be one of the biggest challenges educators face. Our latest release is designed to meet that challenge head-on. At its core is…
April 16, 2025
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Seven STEM activities for middle school you can run with what’s already in the closet
Seven hands-on STEM activities for middle school, aligned to NGSS engineering design, using materials most classrooms already have.
April 14, 2025
10 min read

The state of SPED and ELL technology in 2025
A research-backed look at how digital tools are (and aren’t) supporting our most vulnerable learners Following hot-on-the-heels of our recent ‘Educator insights survey’, I’m delighted to share our latest research: a deep-dive into educators’ perspectives about SPED and ELL tech. In early 2025, we surveyed 469 K–12 educators across the U.S. and more than 50…
April 14, 2025
3 min read

Myth buster: Kami is only used by certain grades
Welcome to the second ‘myth buster’ article in our brand-new series. Today, we’re looking at a persistent misconception: that Kami is only useful for certain age groups or grade levels. At first glance, it’s easy to see why some people might think that. A tool known for PDF annotation might seem more suited to high…
April 10, 2025
4 min read

Books to read on Sora, and a reading response template for after
Looking for books to read on Sora? Here's what's in the library, plus a reading response template for after your students finish.
April 4, 2025
10 min read

Educator insights survey 2025
I’m delighted to share Kami’s latest research report which dives into core teaching tools, trends, and techniques. Based on an exclusive survey of over 2,000 educators, the report’s findings serve as a timely temperature check of both sentiment and strategy across the education sector, and in particular amongst teachers (who constituted 66% of all respondents).…
April 3, 2025
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Engaging every learner: How Kami transforms passive lessons into active learning
"Kami’s interactive features transformed what could have been a passive learning experience into something engaging, accessible, and personalized, ensuring that every student, regardless of their abilities, could participate fully."Mary Beth Flatau, Technology Specialist, New York During a remote learning unit on ecosystems in a Living Environment class, Mary Beth Flatau encountered a common challenge: How…
April 2, 2025
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