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Understanding UDL vs Differentiated Instruction

Understand UDL vs. differentiated instruction and how to use each to instruct and assess students in the classroom

Dr. Phil Vahey
Director of Applied Learning Sciences, HMH

Claire Benedikt
Principal UX Designer, Accessibility & Inclusive Design, HMH

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Q&A: How to Teach Indigenous Peoples' Day

Three experts discuss the recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day and its coverage in schools, including resources, teaching tips, and more.

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8 Fall Activities & Lesson Plans for Elementary Students

Try these fall activities for elementary students in your classroom that put a twist on common fall themes.

Shaped Staff

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Podcast: Perseverance in Middle-School Math With Velnetta Runyon in WV on Teachers in America

Velnetta Runyon’s goal is to show students not to be afraid of math. She ensures that her middle schoolers are believed in and are pushed to their fullest potential. In this episode, see how she teaches perseverance from the first day of school.

Christine Condon
Shaped Editor-in-Chief

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8 Formative Assessments for Social Studies

Choose the formative assessments for social studies that work best for your classroom to improve student learning.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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DIY Classroom Flexible Seating Ideas

Redesign your classroom on a budget with these DIY classroom flexible seating ideas.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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Lesson on Comparing Fractions: Is 2/3 More Than 1/2?

Find out the solution to "is 2/3 more than 1/2?" along with an investigation into why and when the solution can change.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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6 Classroom Management Strategies for Elementary Teachers

Get your new school year off to a great start by implementing these classroom management strategies for elementary teachers.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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What Is a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) in Education?

Here we answer the question "What is a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)?"

Jennifer Prescott
Shaped Contributor

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8 Effective High School Classroom Management Strategies

These high school classroom management strategies will create an environment where students feel respected, nurtured, and safe to express themselves.

Jennifer Prescott
Shaped Contributor

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The Importance of Diversity in Books

Learn about the importance of diversity in books, including how it looks across the curriculum and where to find diverse books.

Jennifer Prescott
Shaped Contributor

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Five Tips for New Teachers in Their First Year

Are you a new teacher looking for advice for your first year? Check out these five tips for new teachers.

Dr. Tyrone C. Howard
Professor, UCLA; Senior Fellow, The Center for Model Schools; HMH Learning Sciences & Research Advisory Board

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Space and Constellation Activities and Lesson Plans for the 2022 Artemis 1 Launch

Try these space and constellation activities for elementary school science that are intended to work with the 2022 Artemis 1 rocket launch.

Alexa Dowlen
Learning Experience Design, K–12 Science

What Is Adaptive Learning Technology?

What Is Adaptive Learning Technology?

Find out the answer to the question, “What is adaptive learning technology?” Plus, discover ways you can use adaptive learning programs in the classroom.

Aoife Dempsey
Senior Vice President Product Management, HMH

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Creating Classroom Norms and a Positive Classroom Culture

Learn how to establish High School classroom procedures, norms, and rules and how doing so will help build a positive classroom culture.

Mark Townsend
Shaped Contributor

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7 Pillars of Digital Leadership in Education

Eric Sheninger’s 7 Pillars of Digital Leadership offers a strong foundation for leaders to embrace the use of technology in their leadership and schools.

Eric Sheninger
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Aspire Change EDU; Keynote Speaker; Author

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7 Strategies for Differentiated Math Instruction

These strategies provide differentiated math instruction to K-12 teachers looking for ways to personalize their mathematics teaching.

Ellen Ullman
Shaped Contributor

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2024 International Literacy Day Activities for All Ages

Get students reading, writing, and learning more about the importance of literacy with these 2024 International Literacy Day activities.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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