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Meet Noelle Morris: Host of Teachers in America Podcast

Get to know veteran educator, the original READ 180 teacher, and host of our HMH Learning Moments: Teachers in America podcast: Noelle Morris.

Onalee Smith

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Noelle Morris

Director of Content and Programming, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

March 11, 2020

New Beginnings for East High School: How a Local Partnership Led to Change

Learn how East High School in Rochester, New York, partnered with the University of Rochester on a plan that brought comprehensive, systemic changes to the school.

Jennifer Rees

Principal, East Lower and Upper Schools, Rochester City School District, New York

March 10, 2020

Podcast: Debra in Salisbury, Maryland, for Teachers in America

Meet Ms. Debra Reynolds, a world history teacher at Wicomico Middle School. She talks about building relationships with her students from day one, and how she finds time for her hobbies (like skydiving and antiquing)!

Onalee Smith

Shaped Editor

March 10, 2020

3 Steps School and District Leaders Can Take to Combat the Coronavirus

Consider these three steps to address coronavirus in schools as you work with your teams to build an action plan.

Adam Drummond, EdD

Director of Professional Learning, ICLE

March 09, 2020

Celebrating Famous Female Scientists Who Have Impacted the World

Download these posters to teach students about women in science who have contributed to fields ranging from engineering to astronomy to chemistry.

Shaped Staff

March 05, 2020

How to Boost Staff Motivation as a School or District Administrator

How do education leaders best motivate those they serve? This former principal says to start by concentrating on three key actions.

Anthony Colannino

ICLE Senior Fellow

March 05, 2020

Why Reading Intervention Students Need Daily Writing Opportunities

Daily writing opportunities develop proficient readers and writers, and READ 180 provides chances for students to do just that.

Melanie Eskildsen

Reading Intervention Teacher, Weyauwega Fremont School District, Wisconsin

March 04, 2020

7 Nutrition Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students

Incorporate nutrition activities into your curriculum by teaching students about physical self-care, including healthy eating and regular exercise.

Shaped Staff

March 03, 2020

9 Pi Day Activities for High School Students

Consider taking a break from the traditional lesson plan and incorporating some fun into your curriculum on or around March 14 to honor pi.

Jordan Friedman

Shaped Editor

Richard Blankman

Shaped Staff

March 03, 2020

Teacher Op-Ed: Creating a Safe Space for Teaching Science in a Divided World

A high school science teacher in the Midwest offers her experience and best practices for discussing sensitive topics in the classroom—with tips for respecting all viewpoints while still reaching comprehension of scientific facts.

Shaped Contributor

March 02, 2020

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