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The learners of today will shape 

A community-driven blog supporting educators, building lifelong learners,
and shaping the future of education.* 

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14 Fun Black History Month Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students

Download these fun Black History Month activities for elementary and middle school students to teach your class about African American history.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Tips for Integrating Reading Technology in the Classroom

Explore guidelines for integrating reading technology in the classroom in support of literacy learning when working with your tech-savvy students.

Dr. Shane Templeton
Foundation Professor Emeritus, Literacy Studies, University of Nevada, Reno; Into Reading Program Author

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Differentiation: Content, Process, Product, and Learning Environment

Learn more about the four key elements of differentiation—content, process, product, and learning environment—and how they can guide your differentiated instruction in the classroom.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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5 Effective Small-Group Instruction Strategies and Examples

Find helpful strategies and activities to help you lead effective small-group instruction your classroom.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Why Is Consistency Important in Behavior Management?

Why is consistency important in behavior management? Consistency in the classroom creates a safe, positive environment for students to grow.

Jenny Fulton
Shaped Contributor

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5 Fun Ways to Randomly Select Students

Discover 5 fun ways to randomly select students to help engage more of your class in each lesson.

Timothy Mugabi
Shaped Contributor

Science Formative Assessment: Assessing with Purpose

Science Formative Assessment: Assessing with Purpose

Dynamic science formative assessment engages students and promotes their thinking; additionally, it informs instruction for educators.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

Using PBIS on the School Bus to Manage Student Behavior

Use PBIS on the school bus to manage student behavior. PBIS may look different on the bus, but there are still many ideas to implement it successfully.

Mary Dean
Shaped Contributor

8 Fun Assignments for Students

Keep your students engaged with 8 fun assignments for students that can be easily added to the mix, no matter what grade level you teach.

Melissa Williams
Shaped Contributor

Everything You Need to Know about Positive Reinforcement in the Classroom

Everything You Need to Know about Positive Reinforcement in the Classroom

Learn strategies for positive reinforcement in the classroom. Focus on rewarding your students for what they do well.

Emily Hamm
Shaped Contributor

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How Does Classroom Management Affect Learning?

How Does Classroom Management Affect Learning? Without effective classroom management, it can be difficult to keep students engaged and on task.

Jovana Simic
Shaped Contributor

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4 Effective Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary

Discover 4 effective strategies for teaching vocabularly. explicit, direct instruction of vocabulary can empower students for long-term academic success.

Emily Hamm
Shaped Contributor

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5 Alternatives to Homework (That Help Teachers Out, Too)

Try these 5 alternatives to homework. Alternative homework ides can help teachers out while keeping students learning.

Amanda Clark
Shaped Contributor

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How to Keep Students Engaged in the Classroom

Learn how to keep students engaged in the classroom. Explore 8 teaching strategies to engage students in a lesson.

Jenny Fulton
Shaped Contributor

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What Is a School Improvement Plan?

Drive positive change and enhance your overall effectiveness as an administrator this year with a school improvement plan.

Dr. Jessica Huizenga
Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools

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8 Creative Classroom Management Ideas to Try

Explore 8 creative classroom management ideas that will encourage your students to model positive behaviors in no time.

Amanda Clark
Shaped Contributor

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What Is Reactive Classroom Management?

What is Reactive Classroom Management? Reactive classroom management helps teachers to guide their students into better patterns of behavior.

Marie Swan
Shaped Contributor

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How to Use Technology to Differentiate Instruction in the Classroom

Explore the challenges of differentiated instruction and how technology can help. Using technology to differentiate instruction assists in automating the process.

Kathleen Richards
Former HMH Senior Learning Scientist, ELA and Humanities

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