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Honoring Black History and the Prime Need of Our Time

Join HMH's Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer as she explores the “why” of Black History Month and how it intersects with her work, her passion, and the mission of HMH.

Benita Flucker
Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer, SVP Enterprise Development Strategy, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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What is the C3 Framework for Social Studies?

The C3 framework is designed to make work in social studies more meaningful and connected to daily life.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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13 Women’s History Month Books for Elementary Students

Use these 13 Women’s History Month books for elementary students and activities to teach about women’s contributions to history.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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Podcast: Supporting SEL in Middle School Science with Autumn Rivera in CO on Teachers in America

2022 National Teacher of the Year finalist Autumn Rivera shares her journey as a middle school science teacher—from supporting social and emotional learning to making the great outdoors her classroom.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Minute Meeting Questions: Giving Students a Voice to Improve School Culture

Minute meeting questions can help bring student voices to the forefront of important conversations regarding school culture.

Adam Drummond, EdD
Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools and Author, Instructional Leadership

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Differentiated Instruction Articles and Resources for Teachers

Browse our catalog of differentiated instruction articles and resources for teachers. Find new ways to individualize learning in the classroom.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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Accommodations for English Language Learners (ELLs) in the Classroom

Dr. Ivannia Soto specializes in second-language acquisition and systemic reform for English language learners. Here we share the accommodations for English language learners in the classroom that she says work best.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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9 Black History Month Science Activities & Experiments

Use these Black History Month science activities and experiments to teach students about notable scientists and inventors.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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Formal vs. Informal Assessments: Similarities and Differences

Explore the difference between formal vs. informal assessment, including definitions, affordances, limitations, and examples.

Dr. Michael J. Bolz
Principal Learning Experience Designer, HMH

Beth Anne Broxterman
Science Assessment Manager, Assessment Solutions & Design, HMH

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Podcast: How to Differentiate Instruction Through Rhymes and Raps with Toney Jackson in NJ on Teachers in America

New Jersey teacher MC and poet Toney Jackson shares how he uses rhymes and raps to differentiate instruction to help meet the needs of all his students.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Celebrating Famous Women in Science Who Have Impacted the World

Teach students about eight famous women in science by downloading these posters. These women have contributed to fields ranging from engineering to astronomy to chemistry.

Shaped Staff

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How to Promote Kindness in Our Kids

Former teacher and current HMH Chief Academic Officer Francie Alexander offers educators some tips on how to create a kindness movement in their classrooms and communities.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

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Speaking (Not Public Speaking!) Activities for Middle and High School Students

Try these public speaking activities for middle and high school students to improve their speaking skills.

Erik Palmer
Program Consultant, Into Reading and Into Literature

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Strategies and Activities to Prevent Summer Slide

Keep your students learning and engaged with these strategies and activities to prevent summer slide from HMH's Chief Research Officer.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

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2024 Groundhog Day Activities for Elementary Students

Try these fun 2024 Groundhog Day activities for elementary students in your classroom.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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Honoring Famous African American Scientists Who Impacted the World

Check out this list of famous black scientists today and during the 20th century, and distribute the posters of African American scientists to your students or hang them in your classroom.

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Collecting Data Lesson Plans for 1st and 2nd Grade

Try these collecting data lesson plans for 1st and 2nd grade to introduce students to tally charts and other ways to collect and interpret data.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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100-Day New Principal Entry Plan

Becoming a principal is a great accomplishment, but now that you have the job, what’s next? Learn how to put a first 100-days entry plan in place.

Dr. Christopher Price
Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools

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