Community
We love to support our education community.
A portion of proceeds from Oranda purchases go towards programs that support healthy schools, such as:
Playworks
Advocates for the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
California Teacher Corps
The right teacher makes all the difference
San Jose State University’s Center for Teaching and Reaching the Whole Child
Fosters excellence and equity in our schools by focusing attention on the social-emotional dimension of teaching and learning and its relationship to academic achievement.
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Instant Recess, Dr. Toni Yancy MD MPH
A call to all of us to get out and move!
Art Costa Centre for Thinking
Promoting, practicing and sustaining the teaching and practice of habit of mind.
Begin with the Brain, Martha Kaufeldt
Brain-Compatible Learning, Differentiated Learning, Optimal Learning Enviroments
Challenge Success
Championing a Broader Vision for Success for Youth
Classroom Instruction that Works, Marzano, Pickering, Pollock
Integrating Technology in the Classroom using Instructional Strategies
English Language Develoment Strategies, Kate Kinsella
Tools for meeting the needs of diverse learners
Everyday Genius Institute, Think Like a Genius
Reveals how masters of their craft think and then teaches you how to do the same.
Inspired Learning, Peter Reding
Honors and rejuvenates a learner's innate love of learning
Jensen Learning, Eric Jensen
Practical Teaching with the Brain in Mind
Hawn Foundation, Goldie Hawn
Helping young minds by nuturing resilience, hope and optimism
International Academy for Educational Entrepreneurship
For educators who are excited about creating a Program, Product, Technology or Service to improve learning
Math Solutions, Marilyn Burns
Change Perspective, Solve the Problem
Matthew Gollub’s Children Books
A collection of award-winning picture books that highlight language, rhythm, color, and life.
New Management, Rick Morris
System of student management, motivation, and involvement.
The Price of Privilege
How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage Are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy
Race to Nowhere
Changing lives one student at a time.
Rae Pica, Moving and Learning
Learn how to promote fitness, self-esteem, self-confidence, learning, and a lot more – without specialized knowledge, fancy equipment, or a lot of money.
Teachers' Curriculum Institute
Social Science Publisher Created by Teachers for Teachers
The Whole Child Approach
Each child, in each school, in each of our communities deserves to be healthy, engaged, supported and challenged.
WiseInside
A product line that offers tools to help families connect with each other on a daily basis.