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Explore the pros and cons of technology in the classroom. Technology is a powerful tool that positively impacts learning.

Casey Brown
Shaped Contributor

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Fifth grade teacher Brittany Mamphey reflects on professional development for teachers and offers tips for how PD can become more meaningful.

Brittany Mamphey, M.Ed.
Dean of Students, Mt. Healthy South Elementary School, Ohio

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What is technology integration in the classroom? Learn the advantages of the integration of technology in education.

Debi Christensen
Shaped Contributor

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For Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, let's celebrate the HMH authors who write about what it means to them to be Asian American.

Susan Steinway
Archivist, HMH

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How will you keep students keep engaged when the sun is shining and they want to be outdoors?

Kristen Eannetta
Instructional Coach

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We spoke to author Simon Sinek, a featured speaker at this year's Model Schools Conference, whose new book, The Infinite Game, will be released in June 2019.

Shaped Staff

Hero Tegtmeier BFF

Third-grade teacher Alexa Tegtmeier offers three reasons why teachers should befriend other teachers.

Alexa Tegtmeier
Third Grade Teacher, Curtis Guild Elementary School

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Discover 9 creative and effective brain break ideas and activities to re-energize your students and enhance their focus in the classroom.

Melissa Williams
Shaped Contributor

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In addition to focusing on how these students learn, be mindful of the space they occupy and need.

Marcela Grillo
Writer, Girls Write Now

Bookstores

Teachers can utilize bookstores as a resource to get their students more enthusiastic about reading for fun.

Danni Green
Writer, Girls Write Now

Rules procedures classroom hero

Explore 18 fun ways to teach classroom rules and procedures that will increase classroom engagement and foster a positive learning environment.

Casey Brown
Shaped Contributor

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Explore 7 innovative educational technology examples to use in the classroom. From virtual reality to AI, discover tools shaping the future of learning.

Jenny Fulton
Shaped Contributor

5 June Podcast Alexa students

Inspired by teachers nationwide and their candor in sharing their experiences, we offer a glimpse into their stories in a new podcast series.

Shaped Staff

Teamwork Sugarland

Two education leaders from Sugarland Elementary discuss their school's journey from "focus school" to "model school."

Dr. Gail Brady
Principal, Sugarland Elementary School, Virginia

Dr. Gregory Mihalik
Assistant Principal, Sugarland Elementary School, Virginia

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Use these Memorial Day classroom activities for elementary and middle school students to honor those who sacrificed for their country.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

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On the Teachers in America podcast series, Rachel Swartz—a teacher in the Bronx, New York—talks bullying, SEL, and inspiring teachers

Onalee Smith
Shaped Contributor

Teacher Winners

These winners showed that with perseverance and persistence, you can help students overcome personal and academic challenges.

Shaped Staff

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On the Teachers in America podcast, Amanda Rack—a teacher in Southern California—opens up about the struggles of being a teacher mom.

Onalee Smith
Shaped Contributor

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