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Minute Meeting Questions: Giving Students a Voice to Improve School Culture

Minute meeting questions can help bring student voices to the forefront of important conversations regarding school culture.

Dr. Adam Drummond

Author, Associate Partner; Center for Model Schools 
Instructional Leadership

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Podcast: Supporting SEL in Middle School Science with Autumn Rivera in CO on Teachers in America

2022 National Teacher of the Year finalist Autumn Rivera shares her journey as a middle school science teacher—from supporting social and emotional learning to making the great outdoors her classroom.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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What Is an Instructional Coach in Education?

What is an instructional coach in education? Learn more about how coaches support teachers in their pursuit of student learning.

Kyra Donovan
Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools

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The 5E Model of Science Instruction

Learn how to implement the 5E model of science instruction and download a 5E science lesson to use in your classroom.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Women’s History Month: Belonging at the Table

To honor Women’s History Month, HMH's Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer shares a personal story that highlights how far women have come and how much work there is yet to...

Benita Flucker
Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer, SVP Enterprise Development Strategy, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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Celebrate Educators With These Teacher Appreciation Week Poster and Card Ideas

To mark Teacher Appreciation Week, we've got some new poster designs for your classroom, plus a few bonus cards for anyone that wants to thank a special teacher in their...

Ali Habashi

Former Shaped Editor

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What Is Conceptual Understanding in Math?

Many teachers ask, what is conceptual understanding in math? This article explains the difference between conceptual understanding and procedural fluency and how to improve math understanding.

Richard Blankman

Shaped Executive Editor

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Differentiated Instruction for Special Education Students

Dr. Suzanne Jimenez, HMH's director of academic planning and data analytics, shares insights on differentiated instruction for special education students.

Dr. Suzanne Jimenez
Director of Academic Planning and Data Analytics at HMH

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9 Earth Day Activities and Games for Elementary Students

Honor our home planet with these 9 Earth Day activities and games for elementary students.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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7 Fun Earth Day Activities for Middle & High School Students

Honor the planet in your classroom with these fun Earth Day activities for middle school and high school students.

Danni Green
Writer, Girls Write Now

Alexa Dowlen
Learning Experience Design, K–12 Science