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and shaping the future of education.* 

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Giving Thanks to #10FeaturedTeachers This Holiday Season

There are countless reasons to be thankful for teachers. We are joining the "10FeaturedTeachers" giveaway initiative, which gives teachers funds for school supplies.

Christine Condon
Shaped Editor-in-Chief

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Setting Literacy Goals for Special Day Class Students

One coach explains the success she saw after developing a districtwide goal of every student knowing his or her current Lexile number.

Jillian Frederick
Professional Services Consultant, HMH

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Facebook Live Recaps: Insights From Four Education Experts

Thought leaders spoke about creating positive learning environments through equity, evidence, and efficacy.

Katrina George
Shaped Staff

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5 Ways We're Saying #Thanks to Teachers This Year

This Thanksgiving, thank a teacher (or yourself!) by participating in one of our giveaways.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

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Defining Equity vs. Equality in Education

Equity and equality may sound similar, but they should have different meanings to education leaders.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

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Crimes and Punishments: Teach the Fourth, Fifth, and Eighth Amendments

Supreme Court cases pertaining to issues raised in these amendments hold relevance for students.

Shaped Staff
Shaped Contributor

Glenn Greenberg

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Explore the Past: Historical Nonfiction Books for K-12 Students

HMH has published a lot of compelling nonfiction books for children of all ages. Here are a few to consider.

Susan Steinway
Archivist, HMH

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We Need Diversity in Literature for Our Students

Books that reflect students' cultural values allow them to explore who they are and understand the world they live in.

F. Isabel Campoy
Award-winning bilingual author

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Getting Students to That 'Aha!' Moment in the Math Classroom

How do we teach so that students really understand concepts, then apply that understanding to solve problems?

Candi Di Biase
Manager of Professional Services, Florida, HMH

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Leadership Academy 2018: What Our Thought Leaders Taught Us

Here’s a glimpse into each of the thought leader sessions and the advice they provided to attendees.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

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Maintaining the 180 Spirit Cycle—Part 3: Reflection

Reflect on your full teaching career and what you have learned, and set out to achieve the goals this process inspires.

Noelle Morris
Senior Director Community Engagement, HMH; Host of HMH Learning Moments: Teachers in America Podcast

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Making the Transition to the Next Generation Science Standards

The new Next Generation Science Standards represent an entirely different approach to teaching and learning. Here's what you need to know.

Dr. Mike Heithaus
Dean and Professor, Florida International University, Miami

Politics School

How Can School Leaders Remain Objective When Discussing Politics?

School leaders must consider all views when reacting to political events and statements—in either a personal or professional capacity.

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Why Visualization Is So Important in Your Math Classroom

Bar modeling can help students “see” a problem by representing known and unknown quantities and their relationships.

Britt Robinson
Senior Professional Learning Consultant, Math in Focus

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Politics in the Classroom: Teach Empathy in Turbulent Times

Educators who are uncomfortable teaching controversial topics may avoid them completely. But there's another solution.

Dr. Lissa Pijanowski
HMH Contributor

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Interactive Read-Aloud Strategies: Build Strong Relationships With Students

What is an interactive read-aloud? Learn interactive read-aloud strategies to build strong student-teacher relationships in the classroom.

Monica Fitzgerald
Reading AIS Teacher, Gillette Road Middle School

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Q&A With Weston: The Benefits of Blended Professional Learning

A thought leader answers questions about blended professional learning and how teachers can use it to maximize student achievement.

Weston Kieschnick
Associate Partner, ICLE

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News Roundup: School Safety Bill, Hurricane Damages, and More

Stay up to date on the K-12 education issues that matter to you.

Julia Roch

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