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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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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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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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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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Stephanie Carmichael
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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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8 Great Classroom Management Resources for Teachers 

Explore classroom management resources for teachers. Find innovative and effective tools for managing student behavior.

Mary Dean
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The Benefits of Students Spending More Time with Family

Learn about the benefits of students spending time with family and how to use technology to connect.

Marie Swan
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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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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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8 Strategies for Improving Home-School Communication

Discover 8 strategies for enhancing home-school communication to build supportive relationships and foster student success.

Monica Mccutchen
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Science of Reading: Small-Group Instruction Strategies

This article shares ideas on how to integrate the science of reading and evidenced-based instructional techniques in small-group reading instruction.

Dr. Martha C. Hougen
National Consultant, Presenter, Researcher, and Author

Dr. Heather Haynes Smith
Associate Professor in the Department of Education, Trinity University

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What Do Teachers Want for Teacher Appreciation Week? 

We reached out to teachers and asked them to share the most meaningful ways principals, students, and families can show appreciation for Teacher Appreciation Week and all year long. Here's what they said.

Brenda Iasevoli
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6 Tips for Building Positive Relationships with Parents and Caregivers

Discover 6 tips for building positive relationships with parents and guardians that will strengthen connections and boost student success!

Mary Dean
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