Shaped

A community-driven blog supporting educators, building lifelong learners,
and shaping the future of education.* 

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Learning Science3

The learning sciences focus on differentiated instruction that uses data to determine what students know and where their knowledge gaps lie.

Jessica McKeown, PhD
HMH Senior Learning Scientist, Math and Science

Kathleen Richards
Former HMH Senior Learning Scientist, ELA and Humanities

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A Nevada school principal expands on the importance of relationships to address the needs of the whole child.

Powerof Shush2

A math teaching expert explains what "shushing" entails and how it encourages students to participate in class.

Dr. Juli K. Dixon
Professor of Mathematics Education; Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Post-Secondary Mathematics Education

Coaching3

What is student-centered coaching? To meet students’ individual needs, teachers may consider coaching that analyzes data and formulates student-centered goals.

Michelle Smith
Professional Services Consultant, HMH

Learning Renovation2

There is an important difference between renovating our current practices versus reforming the public education system.

Dr. Lissa Pijanowski
HMH Contributor

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

Julia Roch

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Math skills are used to characterize societal problems and formulate solutions, and are essential for meaningful participation in our democratic institutions.

Dr. Matthew R. Larson
Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); Senior Fellow, Math Solutions

Alaska Hero

To add to the mixed emotional rollercoaster of being a first-year educator, this teacher moved 3,000 miles away from home. Here's what he learned.

Tyler Schlagenhauf
Senior Professional Services Consultant, HMH

Banned Hero

As part of a celebration supporting freedom of expression, here's a list of HMH books that have been challenged or banned in some schools.

Susan Steinway
Archivist, HMH

Gavel First Amendment

It’s always timely to review and explore the freedoms guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution, including the First Amendment.

Glenn Greenberg
Shaped Contributor

Social Studies

Social studies can be a pathway to help students understand the importance of a learning mindset.

Dustin Bindreiff, Ed.D.
Special Education Coordinator, Nevada County Superintendent of Schools; Former Consultant for Mindset Works

Internet Literacy

Explain to students that not every website on the internet is legitimate, and they shouldn't get distracted by hyperlinks and ads.

Erik Palmer
Program Consultant, Into Reading and Into Literature

Tyrone222

Schools need to create stronger efforts to provide better access and equity in postsecondary options for all students.

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

Teacher1

There's a sense of optimism about the shift in ESSA from a focus on teacher evaluations to one on teacher development.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

Culture Matters

While school culture is easy to identify, it's also challenging to create and shape.

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

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

Julia Roch

Reading Teacher2

How can you reach success in the new school year? It may require changing your mindset!

Kelly Boeing
Assistant Principal, Lucerne Valley Middle High School

Math2 Edited

One mathematics department addresses the issue of expecting and supporting all students to accept the responsibility for doing assigned work.

Dr. Timothy D. Kanold
International Educator, Author, and Consultant; Mathematics Education

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