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DIY Classroom Flexible Seating Ideas

Redesign your classroom on a budget with these DIY classroom flexible seating ideas.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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Lesson on Comparing Fractions: Is 2/3 More Than 1/2?

Find out the solution to "is 2/3 more than 1/2?" along with an investigation into why and when the solution can change.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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6 Classroom Management Strategies for Elementary Teachers

Get your new school year off to a great start by implementing these classroom management strategies for elementary teachers.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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What Is a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) in Education?

Here we answer the question "What is a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)?"

Jennifer Prescott
Shaped Contributor

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8 Effective High School Classroom Management Strategies

These high school classroom management strategies will create an environment where students feel respected, nurtured, and safe to express themselves.

Jennifer Prescott
Shaped Contributor

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The Importance of Diversity in Books

Learn about the importance of diversity in books, including how it looks across the curriculum and where to find diverse books.

Jennifer Prescott
Shaped Contributor

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Five Tips for New Teachers in Their First Year

Are you a new teacher looking for advice for your first year? Check out these five tips for new teachers.

Dr. Tyrone C. Howard
Professor, UCLA; Senior Fellow, The Center for Model Schools; HMH Learning Sciences & Research Advisory Board

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Space and Constellation Activities and Lesson Plans for the 2022 Artemis 1 Launch

Try these space and constellation activities for elementary school science that are intended to work with the 2022 Artemis 1 rocket launch.

Alexa Dowlen
Learning Experience Design, K–12 Science

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Creating Classroom Norms and a Positive Classroom Culture

Learn how to establish High School classroom procedures, norms, and rules and how doing so will help build a positive classroom culture.

Mark Townsend
Shaped Contributor

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7 Pillars of Digital Leadership in Education

Eric Sheninger’s 7 Pillars of Digital Leadership offers a strong foundation for leaders to embrace the use of technology in their leadership and schools.

Eric Sheninger
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Aspire Change EDU; Keynote Speaker; Author

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What Is Adaptive Learning Technology?

Find out the answer to the question, “What is adaptive learning technology?” Plus, discover ways you can use adaptive learning programs in the classroom.

Aoife Dempsey
Senior Vice President Product Management, HMH

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7 Strategies for Differentiated Math Instruction

These strategies provide differentiated math instruction to K-12 teachers looking for ways to personalize their mathematics teaching.

Ellen Ullman
Shaped Contributor

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2024 International Literacy Day Activities for All Ages

Get students reading, writing, and learning more about the importance of literacy with these 2024 International Literacy Day activities.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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All-New 2022 Program Enhancements to Bolster Student Usability and Growth

Find out about HMH's new platform and program enhancements for back-to-school 2022.

Christine Condon
Shaped Editor-in-Chief

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4 Welcome-Back-to-School Activities and Ideas for Students

Try out these welcome-back-to-school activities and ideas for students to usher in the new school year.

Ali Habashi
Former Shaped Editor

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Be a Wavemaker: Model Schools Conference 2022 Recap

Model Schools Conference is an annual event for connecting student-focused educators. Get the highlights of MSC 2022.

Dr. Linda Lucey
Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools

Matthew Thouin
Lead Instructional Designer, ICLE

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7 Back-to-School Activities for Middle School Science

Get back into science with these back-to-school activities for middle school science.

Shaped Staff

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Podcast: Being Bold and Wishing for Change with Kyle Schwartz in Denver, CO for Teachers in America

Teacher and author of "I Wish My Teacher Knew", Kyle Schwartz, discusses how she helps students feel empowered to make a difference.

Christine Condon
Shaped Editor-in-Chief

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