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How Has Technology Changed Education?

Here we take a deep dive into the question, “How has technology changed education?” and uncover tech’s role in opening up new possibilities for teaching and learning.

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Podcast Ed Trends Minisode: Exploring Educators' Views on AI's Role in the Classroom with Andrew Goldman

[Podcast] Ed Trends Minisode: Exploring Educators’ Views on AI’s Role in the Classroom with Andrew Goldman

In this bite-sized episode, host Kailey Rhodes sits down with Andrew Goldman, founder of Writable and EVP of HMH Labs. Together, they dig deeper into HMH’s Educator Confidence Report survey results and share what educators really think about AI use in schools.

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Our 10th Annual Educator Confidence Report: Reflecting on the Past Decade, Paving a Path Forward

Learn about how educators are embracing technology in our 10th annual Educator Confidence Report and how they feel about the current state of education.

John "Jack" Lynch

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Initiate Lasting Change: How to Build a Data-Driven Culture in Schools

In order to build a data-driven culture in schools, it's crucial to integrate data into everyday decision-making as well as provide professional development. Here are best practices to ensure you succeed.

Amber Silverman

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Fun Winter Classroom Activities

10 Fun Winter Classroom Activities & Lesson Plans

Find fun winter classroom activities and lesson plans to welcome the winter season.

Christen Spehr

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All About Me Activities: Celebrate What Makes You ‘Different’

Explore “All About Me”​ activities for elementary and middle school students. Help your students to celebrate what makes them different.

Onalee Smith
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Social and Emotional Learning Activities and Lesson Plans

Teach students the skills needed for success in and out of the classroom with these social and emotional activities and SEL lesson plans.

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7 SEL Activities for High School Students

These seven SEL activities for high school students are based on CASEL's core SEL competencies. Help your students become independent and meaningful contributors to society

Sara Buren
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11 Classroom Community-Building Activities for Elementary Students

Ready to help your kiddos develop meaningful relationships and connect with their classmates? Try these classroom community-building activities for elementary students.

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23 Fun SEL Activities for Middle School

Embrace SEL in the classroom with these SEL activities for middle school that address CASEL’s five core competencies.

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Lending a Hand: Classroom Jobs for Students

Learn more about classroom jobs for students and how they benefit everyone in the learning environment.

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How to Become a Social Emotional Learning Specialist

Learn how to become a social emotional learning specialist. Discover the job responsibilities and requirements for becoming an SEL specialist.

Sara Austin
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How to Create an Effective SEL Professional Development Training for Teachers and Staff

Discover how SEL professional development training can provide the foundational knowledge and initial tools needed to implement SEL in schools.

Morgan Hugoboom
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Podcast: Helping Students Heal Through Writing with Briana Morales in IL on Teachers in America

2024 Illinois State Teach of the Year Briana Morales shares how she uses healing-centered engagement and storytelling to empower her students. Plus she shares writing activities to engage students in identity work and how to start a classroom dignity closet to help students in need.

Jennifer Corujo
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15 Social-Emotional Learning Activities to Empower Students: Teacher’s Guide

SEL activities are designed to help students develop key life skills such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

Kimber Pierich
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5 Free Kindness Activities for the Classroom

Celebrate World Kindness Day with 5 free kindness activities for the classroom. Encourage empathy, inclusion and acceptance.

Corrinna Pole
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How to Create a Social-Emotional Environment in the Classroom

Creating social-emotional learning environments is a powerful way to foster collaboration, equity, and self-management among students.

Morgan Hugoboom
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Strategies for Weekly and Daily SEL Check-Ins for Students

With daily and weekly social-emotional check-ins for students, you can foster the development of strong social-emotional learning (SEL) .

Sara Austin
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What Are the Benefits of Social-Emotional Learning in Schools?

Learn about the benefits of social-emotional learning in schools. While it may be a relatively new area of study, the benefits of SEL are already starting to show.

Amanda Clark
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Building Strong Teacher-Student Relationships: Teacher Interview

We sat down and chatted with an educator to discuss how to build teacher student relationships and spark student engagement along the way.

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How to Foster a Creative Learning Environment

Learn how to foster a creative learning environment. Explore 7 ideas for constructing a creative classroom environment.

Mary Dean
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17 Classroom Breathing Exercises for Students That Promote Relaxation

Learn the benefits of breathing exercises for students, and explore 17 breathing activities to incorporate in the classroom.

Jenny Fulton
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Should Electronic Devices Be Allowed in School?

Should electronic devices be allowed in school? The use of electronic devices in schools is no longer a fad.

Shweta M.
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