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Carmen Sandiego in the Classroom: Cross-Curricular Solutions and Ideas

Middle school teacher Rachel Swartz shares her ideas for including the Carmen Sandiego character into classroom activities.

Rachel Swartz
Sixth Grade Teacher, Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy (MS/HS 141), Bronx, New York

June 5, 2019

Math Talk Moves: Engaging Students Through Discussion in the Math Classroom

Students should be engaged in solving and discussing tasks that promote reasoning and problem solving.

Dr. Matthew R. Larson
Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); Senior Fellow, Math Solutions

June 5, 2019

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
Shaped Contributor

June 4, 2019

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How School Leaders Can Become Instructional Change Agents

Use this downloadable resource to assess your school's culture, instructional planning, learner engagement, and community partnerships.

Adam Drummond, EdD
Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools and Author, Instructional Leadership

June 4, 2019

How HMH Author Jan Morris Made History With a Memoir About Being Transgender

For Pride Month, let’s look back at Jan Morris, who in 1974 stunned the literary world by publishing the first mainstream memoir about being transgender.

Susan Steinway
Archivist, HMH

June 3, 2019

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5 Things the Nation’s Most Rapidly Improving Schools Have in Common

The schools tackling the toughest challenges tell a consistent and powerful story by focusing on the future and prioritizing a rigorous and relevant curriculum.

HMH Staff

May 31, 2019

12 Qualities of a Successful Education Leader

Leadership is both an art and a science with the goal of moving the masses toward achieving a common goal.

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

May 30, 2019

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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
Shaped Contributor

May 30, 2019

What Is the Real Cost of Technology in Education?

Exploring the Cost of Technology in Education

The cost of technology in education is high. Read about three key considerations regarding the cost of technology in schools.

Debi Christensen
Shaped Contributor

May 28, 2019

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Flag Day Activities for Elementary Students

Explore flag day activities for elementary students to teach your class about the symbolism behind flags and the various themes they may represent.

Shaped Staff

May 28, 2019

Wrapping Up the School Year: End-of-the-Year Checklist for Teachers

Wrapping up the school year can be fast and furious. Use this end-of-year checklist for teachers to finish the school year strong before summer begins!

Lisa Sims
Former HMH Consultant

May 28, 2019

Learning Is Emotional: Why We Need to Maximize SEL in Our Schools

When it comes to social-emotional learning in schools, every $1 invested has an $11 return in long-term benefits.

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

May 22, 2019

What Does Successful Technology Integration Look Like in Education?

Technology integration and successful technology integration, what’s the difference? Successful technology integration does not have a single blueprint.

Billy Soden
Shaped Contributor

May 21, 2019