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Halloween Math Activities for Middle School and High School Students

Here are fun Halloween math activities for middle school and high school students. Try these activities to celebrate Halloween in your math classroom and ensure that your middle school and high school students can enjoy the holiday while in school.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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How Has COVID-19 Impacted K-12 Education? Four Experts Weigh In

Education experts discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the work they do every day at a panel discussion at this year's ASU GSV Summit.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

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Quiz: How Well Do You Know U.S. Presidential Elections?

How much do you know about the U.S. presidency? Test your knowledge with this quiz, and learn some information about electing a U.S. president along the way!

Shaped Staff

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Is the 10,000-Hour Rule True? How to Help Your Students Achieve Mastery

As the myth goes, 10,000 hours of practice leads to mastery of a skill. But is the 10,000-hour rule true? Simply put, not just any kind of practice leads to mastery, but deliberate practice with feedback.

Rachel L. Schechter, PhD
VP Learning Sciences, Learning Sciences and Research Advisory Board Chair

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Podcast: Finding Acceptance as an Immigrant Student with Margarita Lezama

Meet Margarita Lezama, an ESL and ESOL teacher at Brownsville Middle School in Miami, Florida. Originally from Nicaragua, Margarita now teaches a large immigrant population and relates with her students on topics like coping with culture shock, learning English, and facing discrimination.

Ali Habashi
Former Shaped Editor

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4 Signs of High-Quality Instructional Materials

Learn why educators nationwide should assess their instructional programs to determine whether they are designed to help students overcome learning loss due to COVID-19.

Dr. Donald Bucolo
Education Research Director, Core STEM

Renee Behring
Education Research Director, Core ELA

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How to Incorporate SEL Into an Elementary Science Curriculum

Listen as two former science teachers discuss practical ways to implement social and emotional learning activities in your science classroom.

Ann Pearson
Shaped Contributor

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6 Halloween Activities for Elementary Students

Use these fun Halloween activities for elementary students to incorporate this spooky holiday into your curriculum.

Joanna Miral
Shaped Staff

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4 Writing Prompts for Middle School Students to Practice Different Genres

Use these four fun writing prompts for middle school students, along with accompanying rubrics and tips, to help them build their writing skills throughout the school year.

Sara Buren
Shaped Contributor

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School Districts Face the Pandemic: Traditional or Remote Learning?

Learn how four school districts in the United States are navigating in-person and remote learning as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Glenn Greenberg
Shaped Contributor

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Election 2020 Classroom Activity: How Can Debates Influence an Election?

Students will observe one of the debates in the 2020 presidential election and evaluate the content and performance of the Democratic and Republican nominees.

Glenn Greenberg
Shaped Contributor

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Steps to Improve Outcomes for Students with Disabilities

Find out how to move beyond "Can all students use this?" to "Can all students succeed using this?"

Janna Sakson
Shaped Contributor

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Learning from Home: Remote Teaching Schedule and Tips for Grades K–3

Get tips on building a daily remote teaching schedule for young students learning from home amid COVID-19.

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

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Podcast: Virtual Learning During COVID-19 with Sharon Biava

Sharon Biava joins us once again to discuss virtual learning during COVID-19, and how she adapted to her new digital classroom with the help of her students. A 4th grade math teacher at Silver Lakes Elementary in Florida, Sharon is passionate about literacy, civics, and equity for all students.

Ali Habashi
Former Shaped Editor

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Election 2020 Classroom Activity: How Do You Become an Informed Voter?

Students will use their research skills to learn about the Democratic and Republican nominees in the presidential election, and where they stand on key issues.

Glenn Greenberg
Shaped Contributor

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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The Supreme Court justice was a pioneer in the legal field and an inspiration to working mothers everywhere, as reflected in the HMH biography about her life.

Susan Steinway
Archivist, HMH

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The Year of Online Learning: Remote Teaching Tips from 5 Educator Influencers

Meet some of the great educators whose remote teaching strategies can help you step up your online learning game this fall.

Christine Condon
Shaped Editor-in-Chief

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Getting Into Math: Looking at Student Work to Improve Instruction

A mathematics educator explains why teachers should collaboratively reflect on the results of student work and how they can subsequently take action.

Dr. Timothy D. Kanold
International Educator, Author, and Consultant; Mathematics Education

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