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How to Engage Students in Active Learning

Learn how to engage students in active learning. Creating a space where teachers can engage students in active learning is the goal of every educator.

Edward Matthews
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How to Get Back into the Teaching Routine after a Holiday Break

Discover 6 ways you can get back into a teaching routine after a holiday break. Recover from a break fresh, renewed, and free of burnout.

Amanda Clark
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10 Fun Classroom Icebreaker Activities 

Explore 10 fun classroom icebreaker activities to get students to open up so they are ready to learn.

Casey Brown
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How an Asset-Based Approach in Education Can Improve Classroom Behavior

Explore six advantages of an asset-based approach in education on how it can improve classroom behavior.

Victoria Raish
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8 Creative Ways to Group Students in the Classroom

Explore 8 creative ways to group students in the classroom. Group work can lead to academic improvement and increased support of classmates.

Mary Dean
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10 Math Intervention Strategies for Struggling Students

These math intervention strategies for struggling students provide lessons, activities, and ideas to support Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 math students who are two or more years behind grade level.

Richard Blankman
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8 Thoughtful End-of-Year Teacher Reflection Questions to Keep Growing as Educators

Explore 8 end-of-year teacher reflection questions to ponder as an educator.

Shaddoe Lambert
Former Teacher; HMH Product Manager

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Why You Should Incorporate Role-Play as a Teacher

Learn more about incorporating role-play as a teacher, and explore the different benefits of role-play in the classroom.

Melissa Williams
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How to Create a Lesson Plan

Learn how to create a lesson plan. Having a lesson plan prepares you for class by providing a clear outline for the day.

Monica Mccutchen
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Active Learning vs. Passive Learning: What’s the Best Way to Learn?

Learn the difference between active learning vs passive learning and ways to combine both styles to highlight the effectiveness of each.

Brittany Rodriguez
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How to Teach Vocabulary to Your Students

Learn how to teach vocabularly to your students. Explore 9 engaging ways to teach vocabulary that will help your students to draw connections.

Emily Hamm
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6 Reasons to Incorporate Gaming in the Classroom

Discover 6 reasons to incorporate gaming in the classroom. Learn about the different benefits of games in education.

Morgan Hugoboom
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Fostering Connection and Joy: Celebrating AAPI Communities during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Hear from HMH’s Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer on why honoring Asian Pacific American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is an important part of our culture at HMH—and personally important to her.

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

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School Principal Leadership Coaching

Leadership coaching for principals serves as a catalyst for personal and professional growth. Explore what leadership coaching is and what some of the benefits are for your school and district.

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

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Understanding the Benefits of Personalized Learning

Learn more about the benefits of personalized learning to help guide you when implementing it in your classroom.

Mary Resanovich
NWEA Lead Assessment Designer, HMH

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11 SEL Check-In Questions for Students’ Well-Being

Explore 11 SEL check-in questions for students well-being that can get kids talking and help you identify students needing support.

Brita Sherren
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14 Fun Wrap-Up Activities for Students

Explore 14 fun wrap-up activities that can enhance student engagement and solidify learning.

Melissa Williams
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8 Research-Based Writing Strategies for Elementary Students 

Provide students with plenty of opportunities to practice writing, incorporate feedback, and revise with these research-backed writing strategies for elementary students.

Katie Risolo Radovich
First-Grade Teacher

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