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Meet Kelly Harper, a third-grade teacher at Mary Bethune Elementary in Atlanta, Georgia. After winning the 2019 District of Columbia Teacher of the Year Award and being named one of four finalists for the 2019 National Teacher of the Year, Kelly moved to Atlanta, where she employs social-emotional learning to work toward dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline.

Ali Habashi
Former Shaped Editor

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Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in objects in the sky.

Shaped Staff

How to write a rap

Teach your students how to write a rap with Dr. Chris Emdin using this rap lesson plan, complete with a writing template, rubric, and teacher guide.

Shaped Staff

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Exploren una variedad de actividades de aprendizaje para alentar a su niño(a) a realizar exploraciones científicas de objetos en el cielo.

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Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in objects in the sky.

Shaped Staff

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A former director of special education weighs in on the challenges of remote learning and strategies for overcoming them.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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Though we may sometimes disagree with our friends or family members, they are often the ones we rely on to see us through difficult times.

Carol Jago Blogs 12

Though we may sometimes have differences of opinion with our friends or family members, they are often the ones we rely on to see us through difficult times.

History of political parties lesson plan

Use this history of political parties lesson plan and activity to teach your students about how the U.S. political system in time for the 2020 presidential election.

Shaped Staff

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This fall, education leaders should encourage a culture of reflection among their staff and tailor professional development to the current situation amid COVID-19.

Dr. Grant Atkins
Education Research Director, Professional Services

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Florida’s Miami-Dade County Public Schools' story of transformation is one of dedication, inspiration, and building a bridge to the future.

Glenn Greenberg
Shaped Contributor

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Read about an entrepreneur on the Oregon Trail and download a free activity to help kids make a business plan.

Shaped Staff

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The pandemic poses challenges when it comes to how we acquire data through assessment and shines a spotlight on the inequalities that exist in our educational system.

Dr. Vytas Laitusis
Education Research Director, Supplemental & Intervention Math

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Graphic novels are hugely popular with readers of all ages. They capture our attention and keep us turning pages compulsively.

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Discover five days of reading and learning activities designed to engage your child in an exploration of sports, games, and having fun.

Shaped Staff

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Explore five days of reading and learning activities designed to engage your child in an exploration of sports, games, and puzzles.

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Explore five days of reading and learning activities designed to engage your child in an exploration of sports, games, and having fun.

Shaped Staff

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Graphic novels are hugely popular with readers of all ages. They capture our attention and keep us turning pages compulsively.

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