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We asked ed leaders from across the country to weigh in on education trends for 2022. Here's what they had to say.
In this episode we spoke with Misty Richmond, a middle school science teacher at James Ward Elementary School, part of Chicago Public Schools in Illinois.
Richard Blankman
Shaped Editor
January 07, 2022
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
January 10, 2022
Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Staff
January 10, 2022
Get your elementary students hooked on math with these games and activities.
Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor
January 24, 2022
Get your whole class feeling the love this February 14. Try these Valentine’s Day activities for middle school and high school students.
Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Editor
January 24, 2022
Math 180 is a math intervention program for students in grades 5 and up. Find out how to use the math program to accelerate math learning for all students.
Brenda Konicke
Director of Professional Learning at Math Solutions
January 12, 2022
The 100th day of school can feel like a big milestone—both for students and teachers! Highlight this special day with a celebratory snack like trail mix. We have a few recipe ideas for you to create your own trail mix, including a nut-free version.
Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Staff
January 10, 2022
Check out the latest differentiated reading strategies to help you meet your students' diverse needs.
Ellen Ullman
Shaped Contributor
January 05, 2022
These 8 elements of reading and literacy instruction can serve as the foundation of an effective literacy program.
Francie Alexander
Chief Research Officer, HMH
January 04, 2022
Learn how to teach the Holocaust in schools and overcome the challenges of teaching this subject with these insights and guidelines from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Geraldine Stevens
Social Studies Content Expert
January 04, 2022
Explore 7 Chinese New Year classroom activities. Celebrate the Lunar New Year in your elementary or middle school class with a focus on cultural awareness, symbolism, and more.
Onalee Smith
Shaped Contributor
January 03, 2022
Teacher and award-winning poet Toney Jackson joins us for a special lesson on how to write rhymes in the classroom.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
December 21, 2021
Creating a school improvement plan can take your district beyond planning to actual innovating. Find some useful information to get started, like what is a quality school improvement plan and action steps you can take to put one into motion.
Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Staff
December 20, 2021
Not all digital writing programs are created equally. Ask these questions when weighing your options.
Meghann Weis
Instructional Technology Coach, Patriot HS, VA
December 20, 2021
Before we say goodbye to 2021, let’s highlight our most-read and favorite Shaped blogs.
Christine Condon
Shaped Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2021
Ready for a fresh start in your classroom? Say goodbye to the old and hello to the new with our fun New Year's activities for students.
Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Editor
December 14, 2021
Celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa with 12 holiday classroom activities, games, and crafts for elementary and middle school students.
Jordan Friedman
Shaped Editor
December 14, 2021
Melissa Schlinger, vice president of programs and practice at CASEL, talks prioritizing students’ well-being and effectively integrating SEL in schools.
Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Editor
December 13, 2021
HMH's research team answers commonly asked questions about the science of reading to help educators apply its principles in their classrooms.
Renee Behring
Education Research Director, Core Literacy & Early Learning
December 13, 2021
For the season 3 finale of Teachers in America, we've compiled highlights from each episode this year on the theme of teacher love.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
December 10, 2021
Keeping your class motivated is a lot easier with a celebration on the horizon. Liven things up for your students with these 9 free or low-cost classroom rewards.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
December 09, 2021
