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Learning Arc

Getting Into Math: Organize Instruction to Achieve Rigor

If students understand mathematics conceptually, they will be more likely to apply procedures flexibly and precisely.

Dr. Juli K. Dixon
Professor of Mathematics Education; Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Post-Secondary Mathematics Education

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Why True Stories Matter: Help Students Read Their Way Into Social Studies

Books about history open readers’ eyes to the circumstances of people’s lives in places and times other than their own.

Carol Jago
HMH Author and Associate Director, California Reading & Literature Project at UCLA

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Giving Thanks to #10FeaturedTeachers This Holiday Season

There are countless reasons to be thankful for teachers. We are joining the "10FeaturedTeachers" giveaway initiative, which gives teachers funds for school supplies.

Christine Condon
Shaped Editor-in-Chief

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A Metaphor for Teaching: Baking Your Brownies Just Right

The standards are the different mixes you choose from, and the conditions are your classroom.

Anthony Colannino
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Leading & Teaching for Growth, LLC; Author of Leading with Head and Heart

Special Day Class

Setting Literacy Goals for Special Day Class Students

One coach explains the success she saw after developing a districtwide goal of every student knowing his or her current Lexile number.

Jillian Frederick
Professional Services Consultant, HMH

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Facebook Live Recaps: Insights From Four Education Experts

Thought leaders spoke about creating positive learning environments through equity, evidence, and efficacy.

Katrina George
Shaped Staff

10 Featured Teachers

5 Ways We're Saying #Thanks to Teachers This Year

This Thanksgiving, thank a teacher (or yourself!) by participating in one of our giveaways.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Tyrone Leadership Academy

Defining Equity vs. Equality in Education

Equity and equality may sound similar, but they should have different meanings to education leaders.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Gavel First Amendment

Crimes and Punishments: Teach the Fourth, Fifth, and Eighth Amendments

Supreme Court cases pertaining to issues raised in these amendments hold relevance for students.

Shaped Staff
Shaped Contributor

Glenn Greenberg

History Books Steinway

Explore the Past: Historical Nonfiction Books for K-12 Students

HMH has published a lot of compelling nonfiction books for children of all ages. Here are a few to consider.

Susan Steinway
Archivist, HMH

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We Need Diversity in Literature for Our Students

Books that reflect students' cultural values allow them to explore who they are and understand the world they live in.

F. Isabel Campoy
Award-winning bilingual author

Daggett Keynote

Leadership Academy 2018: What Our Thought Leaders Taught Us

Here’s a glimpse into each of the thought leader sessions and the advice they provided to attendees.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Aha Final

Getting Students to That 'Aha!' Moment in the Math Classroom

How do we teach so that students really understand concepts, then apply that understanding to solve problems?

Candi Di Biase
Manager of Professional Services, Florida, HMH

Reflection Teachers

Maintaining the 180 Spirit Cycle—Part 3: Reflection

Reflect on your full teaching career and what you have learned, and set out to achieve the goals this process inspires.

Noelle Morris
Senior Director Community Engagement, HMH; Host of HMH Learning Moments: Teachers in America Podcast

Science Webinar

Making the Transition to the Next Generation Science Standards

The new Next Generation Science Standards represent an entirely different approach to teaching and learning. Here's what you need to know.

Dr. Mike Heithaus
Dean and Professor, Florida International University, Miami

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Why Visualization Is So Important in Your Math Classroom

Bar modeling can help students “see” a problem by representing known and unknown quantities and their relationships.

Britt Robinson
Senior Professional Learning Consultant, Math in Focus

Politics School

How Can School Leaders Remain Objective When Discussing Politics?

School leaders must consider all views when reacting to political events and statements—in either a personal or professional capacity.

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Interactive Read-Aloud Strategies: Build Strong Relationships With Students

What is an interactive read-aloud? Learn interactive read-aloud strategies to build strong student-teacher relationships in the classroom.

Monica Fitzgerald
Reading AIS Teacher, Gillette Road Middle School

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