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Getting Students to That 'Aha!' Moment in the Math Classroom

How do we teach so that students really understand concepts, then apply that understanding to solve problems?

Candi Di Biase
Manager of Professional Services, Florida, HMH

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Leadership Academy 2018: What Our Thought Leaders Taught Us

Here’s a glimpse into each of the thought leader sessions and the advice they provided to attendees.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Reflection Teachers

Maintaining the 180 Spirit Cycle—Part 3: Reflection

Reflect on your full teaching career and what you have learned, and set out to achieve the goals this process inspires.

Noelle Morris
Senior Director Community Engagement, HMH; Host of HMH Learning Moments: Teachers in America Podcast

Science Webinar

Making the Transition to the Next Generation Science Standards

The new Next Generation Science Standards represent an entirely different approach to teaching and learning. Here's what you need to know.

Dr. Mike Heithaus
Dean and Professor, Florida International University, Miami

Politics School

How Can School Leaders Remain Objective When Discussing Politics?

School leaders must consider all views when reacting to political events and statements—in either a personal or professional capacity.

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Why Visualization Is So Important in Your Math Classroom

Bar modeling can help students “see” a problem by representing known and unknown quantities and their relationships.

Britt Robinson
Senior Professional Learning Consultant, Math in Focus

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Politics in the Classroom: Teach Empathy in Turbulent Times

Educators who are uncomfortable teaching controversial topics may avoid them completely. But there's another solution.

Dr. Lissa Pijanowski
HMH Contributor

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Interactive Read-Aloud Strategies: Build Strong Relationships With Students

What is an interactive read-aloud? Learn interactive read-aloud strategies to build strong student-teacher relationships in the classroom.

Monica Fitzgerald
Reading AIS Teacher, Gillette Road Middle School

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Q&A With Weston: The Benefits of Blended Professional Learning

A thought leader answers questions about blended professional learning and how teachers can use it to maximize student achievement.

Weston Kieschnick
Associate Partner, ICLE

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News Roundup: School Safety Bill, Hurricane Damages, and More

Stay up to date on the K-12 education issues that matter to you.

Julia Roch

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Science Labs in the Classroom: Comparing NGSS vs. Traditional

Rather than adhering to explicit steps during labs, students are now involved in more active learning experiences.

Michael DiSpezio
Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

Coaching Superpower

Identifying Superpowers: Coaching Teachers to Find Students' Strengths

All students have a superpower. As a teacher, help them discover it, then harness it to their benefit.

Donna Pappas
Regional Consultant, HMH

Bill Daggett Msc2018

The Ripple Effect: Small Changes Can Have a Big Impact on Your District

School transformation can be daunting. But one small action can help pave the way to greater change.

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Math Trivia: How Well Do You Know Your Real Numbers?

Try your hand with a little math fun and test your students' mathematical literacy.

HMH Mathematics Team

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How Teachers Save Lives: One Educator's Story

"I'm in the business of saving lives." Discover how these words rang true for one teacher, who recalls a memorable moment in her career.

Connie Harmon
VP of Professional Services, HMH

Principal

Why School Principals Should Learn Every Student’s Name

Doing so can build stronger relationships, improve school culture, and ensure meaningful learning.

Anthony Colannino
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Leading & Teaching for Growth, LLC; Author of Leading with Head and Heart

Professional Development

ESSA's Focus on Professional Learning: Its Impact on Administrators

Understand ESSA's revamped definition of a highly effective principal and learn how to maximize ESSA as an administrator.

Sue Gendron
Former President, International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE)

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Teaching the Fourteenth Amendment: The Power of Citizenship

Several U.S. Supreme Court cases you can cover in class relate directly to schools and children. Here are eight examples.

Glenn Greenberg
Shaped Contributor

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