Shaped: The Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Education Blog

Don't Stop Believin' in Literacy: A School's Path to Reading Proficiency

Learn how a lifelong high school educator pulled a struggling Title I elementary school to the heights of glory.

Blythe Carpenter

Principal, Jinks Middle School

May 17, 2019

Making the Most of Model Schools Conference 2019: Tips From an Avid Attendee

Alongside more than 5,000 educators, take advantage of all the opportunities MSC has to offer this year.

Kelly Boeing

Assistant Principal, Lucerne Valley Middle High School

May 17, 2019

Professional Development is Not One-Size-Fits-All

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.

Fifth Grade Teacher, North Elementary School

May 16, 2019

4 Ways to Keep Middle School Students Engaged at the End of the School Year

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

Kristen Eannetta

Associate Learning Architect, HMH

May 14, 2019

Explore HMH Asian American Writers and Their Cultures With These Books

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

May 14, 2019

Q&A: Simon Sinek on School Improvement, Growth Mindset, and More

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

May 13, 2019

3 Reasons You Need a Teacher BFF

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

Alexa Tegtmeier

Third Grade Teacher, Curtis Guild Elementary School

May 10, 2019

Please, Come In: Using Local Bookstores to Get Students Excited About Reading

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

Danni Green

Writer, Girls Write Now

May 10, 2019

3 Ways Teachers Can Better Support Students With Disabilities

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

Marcela Grillo

Writer, Girls Write Now

May 09, 2019

What Does America Know About Our Teachers? Really.

Inspired by teachers nationwide and their candor in sharing their experiences, Rose Else-Mitchell offers a glimpse into their stories in a new podcast series.

Rose Else-Mitchell

Chief Learning Officer

May 07, 2019