Author: SDI Innovations
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10 Easy Ways to Celebrate World Creativity and Innovation Day at Work
Creativity isn’t just for artists or designers. It’s for everyone. No matter your job title or responsibilities, thinking outside the box helps businesses grow, solve problems, and keep things fresh. That’s why World Creativity and Innovation Day is the perfect excuse to shake things up at work, have some fun, and encourage new ideas. Not…
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National School Librarian Day
Every April 4th, we take a moment to appreciate the dedicated, book-loving champions of our schools! National School Librarian Day is a time to recognize these unsung heroes who do so much more than help students check out books. They inspire a love of reading, teach essential research skills, and create a welcoming space where…
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Progress and Planning: How Indiana Classrooms Became Leaders in Time Management
In the early 2000s, a quiet transformation was taking place in Indiana classrooms. While the national focus remained on standardized testing and curriculum benchmarks, teachers and school administrators across the Hoosier state were turning their attention to a foundational – but often overlooked – academic skill: student organization. Back then, a growing number of Indiana…
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National Athletic Directors Month – March 2025
What is National Athletic Directors Month? March is National Athletic Directors Month. It is a time to recognize and appreciate the hard work of high school athletic directors across the country. Athletic directors are key in shaping student-athlete experiences. They manage athletic programs, schedule events, and ensure rules are followed. They also help build school…
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Where Innovation Meets Education: How SDI Innovations Grew from a Planner Company into a National Leader in Education Solutions
In 1985, a mom had a simple idea: What if students had a better way to stay organized? That mom was Sharon Powers, and that idea became School Datebooks – a planner company that would go on to serve millions of students across the country. Today, her legacy lives on through SDI Innovations, a family…
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Career and Technical Education Month with SDI Innovations and STEM Education Works
February is Career & Technical Education Month — an opportunity to highlight the importance of hands-on education. At SDI Innovations, we believe that every student deserves access to high-quality, practical learning experiences that inspire and prepare them for meaningful careers. Through our brand, STEM Education Works, we’re driving this mission forward with tools, curriculum, and…
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Building Stronger Connections: Celebrating Get to Know Your Customers Day
In January, we kick off the year by celebrating “Get to Know Your Customers Day,” a chance to deepen relationships and better serve our amazing clients. Here’s how your insights help us deliver exceptional experiences. Why Knowing Customers Matters Understanding your customers is the key to building meaningful relationships, and Get to Know Your…
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How to Celebrate Get Organized Month in Your Classroom
January is Get Organized Month, and there’s no better time to teach students the value of planning and time management. At SDI Innovations, we’re passionate about equipping students with tools that help them succeed. Through School Datebooks, we’ve seen firsthand how effective organization can empower students to thrive academically and personally. This January, join us…
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From Local Roots to Global Reach: How School Datebooks Helps Students Stay on Track
In a world filled with screens, reminders, and digital chaos, one simple tool continues to quietly transform the way students learn: the planner. And for over 40 years, School Datebooks has been at the forefront of that transformation – starting in Lafayette, Indiana, and now serving students in all 50 states and more than 20…
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SDI Innovations acquires Bellingham, WA-based competitor
Lafayette, Ind. – January 13, 2020 – Lafayette-headquartered SDI Innovations announced Monday, January 13, that it has acquired Bellingham, WA-based school planner company, Premier Agendas, Inc. “School Datebooks, our flagship company, is a major player in the planning-calendar industry, serving more than 13,000 schools in all 50 states and 23 countries,” SDI Innovations’ President and…