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The Case for Coaching Education Leaders

Leaders need consistent support and feedback on all aspects of the position, but the most emphasis should be placed on issues related to instructional leadership.

Eric Sheninger
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Aspire Change EDU; Keynote Speaker; Author

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Shapebook Patterns: Science Evidence Notebooks for Elementary Students

Use these shapebook patterns as an engaging space for students to write their science observations and outstanding questions.

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Podcast: Becoming a Better Learner with Monica Fitzgerald on Teachers in America

On Teachers in America, Monica Fitzgerald, a reading teacher and literacy coordinator, talks about growing up in a military family and as the child of an immigrant—and how she connects her experiences to her teaching practice.

Onalee Smith
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8 Strategies for Improving Home-School Communication

Discover 8 strategies for enhancing home-school communication to build supportive relationships and foster student success.

Monica Mccutchen
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How and Why to Use Primary Sources When Teaching History

Teaching with primary source documents makes history come alive. Learn how and why to use primary resources of history in the social studies classroom for grades 5-12.

Susan Steinway
Archivist, HMH

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Why Our Blended Foundational Reading Program Is Called System 44

Learn the thinking behind the name System 44, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

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Summer Reads for Teachers and K-12 Administrators

Summer reading isn't just for students! These books will help educators enrich their teaching practice, while keeping readers entertained.

Joanna Miral
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Proactive vs. Reactive Classroom Management

What is proactive vs. reactive classroom management? Learn the difference, and explore practical examples.

Melissa Williams
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Math Activities for Preschoolers: Discovering Addition Concepts

Download these activities for preschoolers to teach early learners about addition using visual representations.

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Teaching World History: Code of Hammurabi Activity and Lesson Plan

Download these Code of Hammurabi activity and lesson plan resources to teach students the context surrounding the creation of the code of laws.

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Exploring EdTech and Connecting with Teachers at ISTE 2019

More than 16,000 educators gathered to explore the ways in which today’s technology can shape tomorrow.

Lisa Huston
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Teaching Civic Engagement in High Schools: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Learn how one school developed a yearlong opportunity where students research community issues, evolving into direct action to help solve those problems.

Tim Phillips
Social Science Teacher, Township School District 214, Illinois

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Teaching Supreme Court Cases: Debating the Pledge of Allegiance in Schools

Use these downloadables as social studies resources to teach your class about the Supreme Court case West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette.

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Helping Children Read the World: Stories From History

Author and teacher Carol Jago suggests books for your classroom library that situate social-emotional issues within real-world settings, both past and present.

Carol Jago
HMH Author and Associate Director, California Reading & Literature Project at UCLA

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Disappearing Glaciers: A Lesson in Climate Change for Middle and High School

To teach climate change to students in Grades 5-12, consider using real-life examples of the effects, such as the loss of the Okjökull glacier in Iceland.

Ann Pearson
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The History of Personalized Learning

Learn more about the history of personalized learning. From its early days in the Victorian era, we have seen personalized learning evolve and grow to its present state.

Casey Brown
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Facebook Live: Simon Sinek on Education, Infinite Mindset, and Leadership

The unshakeable optimist sat down with HMH to discuss his career and perspectives on mindset—and how they tie into K-12 education.

Joanna Miral
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Podcast: SEL in the Face of Natural Disaster with Garrett Jackson on Teachers in America

Garrett Jackson, a special education teacher in Saipan, CNMI, talks about teaching in isolation, supporting students after a natural disaster, and using edtech in occupational therapy.

Onalee Smith
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