Insight Timer

Popular mindfulness app offers daily, guru-guided meditation practice
Bottom Line: This expert-guided SEL tool can help students -- and teachers -- build lifelong habits for relaxation, reflection, and focus.
Learning Ally Audiobooks

Digital library offers handy supports for readers
Bottom Line: A great option for students needing support, and, while the library is smaller, the narration is a serious upgrade.
Paper by WeTransfer

Beautifully designed digital sketchbook for any age
Bottom Line: The simplicity and effectiveness of the app make this a powerful sketch and note-taking tool for the iPad.
Canva for Education

Create, collaborate, and share with versatile design tool
Bottom Line: From interactive presentations to group collaboration to parent communication, Canva is a one-stop shop for a variety of classroom tasks.
Arduino Science Journal

Turn your phone into a lab sensor to collect and analyze data
Bottom Line: Science Journal does a good job recording real-time motion, sound, and light data using phones.
Photoshop Express Photo Editor

Top-notch photo editor helps perfect pics for creative projects
Bottom Line: This is a powerful, free creation tool from the industry leader in photo editing.
Microsoft OneNote

Note-taking giant built for flexible, collaborative work
Bottom Line: A powerful (and free) tool for thinking and organization that's making smart strides in the education space.
Sway

Create dynamic visual presentations on flexible storytelling platform
Bottom Line: A seamless transition from design to presentation makes Sway a great fit for presenting carefully curated content.
Todoist

Calendar meets to-do list in versatile multi-platform organization app
Bottom Line: Mastering all of the features will take some time, but it's a dynamic app that promotes both individual and team productivity.
NPR News

Top-notch digital content takes students beyond the airwaves
Bottom Line: Provides an easy, fun, and effective way to engage students with radio.