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Advantages and disadvantages of homogeneous vs. heterogeneous groups in education

Explore the advantages and disadvantages of homogeneous and heterogeneous groups to help you consider when you might choose one type of grouping over the other.

Timothy Mugabi
Shaped Contributor

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The Social-Emotional Learning Need: How a Small District Made It a Reality

An assistant principal shares how her district implemented a new model that works best for them to support social-emotional learning.

Kelly Boeing
Assistant Principal, Lucerne Valley Middle High School

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SEL in Schools: Why Education Leaders Should Express Their Vulnerabilities

When prioritizing social-emotional learning in schools, allowing those you lead to see you as authentically human with deficiencies as well as strengths can be enlightening.

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

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Does Instructional Coaching Have an Impact?

Research presents significant evidence that a high-quality instructional coaching experience can improve a teacher’s skillset.

Shaped Staff

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Back to School, Back to Shaping Students' Lives

With this back-to-school checklist for teachers, a former educator explains why it’s essential to provide a space for student voice and choice.

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

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How to Make the Most of Instructional Coaching as a School or District Leader

As an education leader, follow some of these steps to build strong relationships with teachers and have happy, productive, and innovative staff.

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

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Find the Champion Within You: Maximize Instructional Coaching as a Teacher

An experienced instructional coach offers tips to optimize your next instructional coaching opportunity.

Venola Mason
Associate Partner, ICLE and Author, Instructional Excellence, Social and Emotional Learning

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3 Priorities for School Principals During Back-to-School Season

In the new school year, prioritize connecting with families, building relationships with staff, and working on professional development.

David Huber
Principal, South Side Elementary School, Connecticut

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How Instructional Leaders Can Empower Teachers to Boost Student Engagement

Instructional change agents who walk into a classroom can effectively coach a teacher in increasing academic discussion if they know great strategies and build a relationship.

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

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The Case for Coaching Education Leaders

Leaders need consistent support and feedback on all aspects of the position, but the most emphasis should be placed on issues related to instructional leadership.

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

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Proactive vs. Reactive Classroom Management

What is proactive vs. reactive classroom management? Learn the difference, and explore practical examples.

Melissa Williams
Shaped Contributor

The History of Personalized Learning

The History of Personalized Learning

Learn more about the history of personalized learning. From its early days in the Victorian era, we have seen personalized learning evolve and grow to its present state.

Casey Brown
Shaped Contributor

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Facebook Live: Simon Sinek on Education, Infinite Mindset, and Leadership

The unshakeable optimist sat down with HMH to discuss his career and perspectives on mindset—and how they tie into K-12 education.

Joanna Miral
Shaped Staff

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Conferring Is Differentiated Instruction: How to Hold Student Writing Conferences

Writing conferences are one-to-one conversations and give teachers a crucial opportunity to meet each student’s individual needs.

Carl Anderson
Author and Literacy Consultant

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3 Key Takeaways From a World Languages Educator at ISTE 2019

An attendee at the 2019 International Society for Technology in Education conference shares the lessons she learned from a World Languages education lens.

Kerry Santoro
Shaped Contributor

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Facebook Live: Dr. Stephanie Jones on Social-Emotional Learning in Schools

A social-emotional learning expert explores effective methods to improve SEL in schools and the challenges educators may face in the process.

Joanna Miral
Shaped Staff

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A Summer Checklist for Teachers: Take Time to Unwind

Close out the school year with reflection and a personal summer to-do list that will help you unwind and take time for professional learning.

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

June Leadership Equity

A Conversation on Equity in Education With K–12 Leaders: Creating Change

Educational equity was a core topic of discussion for HMH CEO Jack Lynch and a panel of K-12 thought leaders at the 2019 ASU GSV Summit.

John "Jack" Lynch
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, HMH

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