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World Book Day 2026
This World Book Day is a special one for us at Renaissance, as this year is the 40th birthday of Accelerated Reader! To celebrate, the Content Team has put together this birthday themed list of book suggestions. They have paired a favourite book from the year they were born… Read More
Nonfiction reads celebrating queer lives in Science and Innovation
February marks LGBTQ+ History Month in the UK—and this year, we’re celebrating the brilliant minds who’ve pushed the boundaries of Science and Innovation. From cracking unbreakable codes to pioneering life-saving medical techniques, LGBTQIA+ scientists, thinkers and trailblazers have been shaping our world for centuries. To shine a light on these… Read More
Celebrate Burns Night with eight enjoyable reads
Happy New Year from the Content team! If you attended any parties to welcome 2026, chances are you heard people singing “Auld Lang Syne”. The lyrics were written by the Scottish poet Robert Burns, and as Burns Night is celebrated annually on 25 January we wanted to shine a spotlight… Read More
10 Classroom-tested Nearpod tips every teacher needs
Boost your classroom impact with practical Nearpod tips every teacher should know. Save time, increase engagement, and teach more effectively. Read More
How to write effective AI prompts for teachers using Nearpod’s AI Create tool
We believe teachers need to be at the centre of this transformation, and we’ve been exploring ways to use AI to create even more engaging and impactful lessons. Our goal is to provide teachers with safe and powerful AI tools that save time, personalise learning, and improve student outcomes. Read More
Snuggle Up with Some Cosy Winter Reads
Have you seen the Content Team’s Cosy Winter Reads calendar yet? This calendar is packed with 31 hand-picked titles that are perfect for snuggling up and reading this winter. You can download this festive resource here. In this blog, we’re spotlighting some of our favourite titles that are sure… Read More
12 books to read during Anti-Bullying Week
Anti-Bullying Week is a powerful reminder that kindness, respect, and empathy can transform lives. The Content Team has compiled a list of titles that explore the impact of bullying and celebrate resilience, in line with the 2025 Anti-Bullying Week theme of “Power for Good”. These titles offer insight and hope,… Read More
Necessary for some, useful for all
Cheryl Shirley explains how her trust’s digital strategy and use of platforms like Nearpod has led to engaged children, improved behaviour, greater inclusion and substantial efficiencies. “It’s necessary for people like me, but it helps everyone,” says Freddy, a pupil with SEND explaining in a nutshell why his primary school’s… Read More
10 Thrillers with twisty endings perfect for older readers
It’s Halloween season. The days are getting shorter. The nights are getting longer. How better to spend the cold and dark seasons than with a book that will give you chills and thrills? This week, the Content Team chose some of their favourite mysteries for older readers. From haunted schools… Read More
TPACK model explained with examples for the classroom
Understand the TPACK framework and learn how to integrate technology, pedagogy, and content to enhance teaching and student learning. Read More