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Q&A: Linda Cliatt-Wayman on School Transformation and Her Career in Education

After 32 years in public schools, Linda Cliatt-Wayman now uses her voice and skills to advocate full time for justice in education for children in poverty.

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What Are Some Alternative Forms of Education?

What are some alternative forms of education? From worldschooling to unschooling, explore the different types of alternative schools for students.

Amanda Clark
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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

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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

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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
Shaped Contributor

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Podcast: Creating a Classroom Management Plan with Brittany Mamphey on Teachers in America

On Teachers in America, Brittany Mamphey—a teacher in Cincinnati—talks about classroom management, teacher retention, and student empowerment.

Onalee Smith
Shaped Contributor

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Making the Most of Model Schools Conference 2019: Tips From an Avid Attendee

Alongside more than 5,000 educators, take advantage of all the opportunities MSC has to offer this year.

Kelly Boeing
Assistant Principal, Lucerne Valley Middle High School

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Don't Stop Believin' in Literacy: A School's Path to Reading Proficiency

Learn how a lifelong high school educator pulled a struggling Title I elementary school to the heights of glory.

Blythe Carpenter
Principal, Jinks Middle School

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