Shaped: The Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Education Blog

Beating the First-Day Jitters: 3 Back-to-School Activities

While each group of students will be different, there are some great back-to-school activities you can implement in your classroom year after year.

Amanda Rack

First Grade Teacher, Knob Hill Elementary School

August 16, 2019

Teaching Supreme Court Cases: You Have the Right to Remain Silent

The Miranda v. Arizona ruling stated that a detained criminal suspect has the right to an attorney and against self-incrimination.

Shaped Staff

August 15, 2019

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

Director of Professional Learning, ICLE

August 14, 2019

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

August 14, 2019

Classroom Management 101: Setting Expectations for Students

Use these classroom management strategies to ensure that each day runs smoothly and you build a community where each student has a sense of belonging.

Brittany Mamphey, M.Ed.

Fifth Grade Teacher, North Elementary School

August 13, 2019

6 Careers That Involve Math: From the Classroom to the Real World

Do your students ever ask how they will use what they learn in the math classroom in real life? You can answer by looking at these jobs that involve math.

Shaped Staff

August 12, 2019

In the New School Year, Embrace Your Teacher BFF

If you’re a teacher, you know you wouldn’t survive the school year without leaning on some of your most dependable co-workers!

Rachel Swartz

Sixth Grade Teacher, Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy (MS/HS 141)

August 09, 2019

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, International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE)

August 08, 2019

Shapebook Patterns: Science Evidence Notebooks for Elementary Students

Use these shapebook patterns as an engaging space for students to write their science observations and outstanding questions.

Shaped Staff

August 07, 2019

Podcast: Monica in Syracuse, New York, for Teachers in America

On Teachers in America, Monica Fitzgerald, a reading teacher and literacy coordinator, talks about growing up in a military family and as the child of an immigrant—and how she connects her experiences to her teaching practice.

Onalee Smith

Shaped Staff

August 06, 2019