Shaped Blog

Let's Start a Learning Renovation: Create a Construction Plan

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

Dr. Lissa Pijanowski
HMH Contributor

September 27, 2018

K-12 Recent News Roundup: September 28, 2018

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

Julia Roch

September 27, 2018

Why Teaching K-12 Mathematics Matters in Our Democratic Society

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

September 26, 2018

My Journey as a Teacher in an Alaskan Village: A Life Experience

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

September 25, 2018

Banned Books Week: Stories That Stirred Controversy in Schools

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

September 23, 2018

Teaching the First Amendment: Exploring the Five Freedoms

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

Glenn Greenberg
Shaped Contributor

September 23, 2018

Bring History to Life: Infuse Learning Mindsets Into Social Sciences

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

September 20, 2018

Teaching Internet Media Literacy in a Digital World

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

September 19, 2018

Closing the College-Going Gap: Creating Opportunities for All

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

September 18, 2018

Can ESSA Positively Impact Teachers’ Work Lives?

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

September 18, 2018

Culture Matters: How to Steer Your School in the Right Direction

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

September 16, 2018

K-12 Recent News Roundup: Sept. 14, 2018

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

Julia Roch

September 13, 2018

Wading Into the Shallow End: Teaching Tips for Back-to-School Success

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

September 12, 2018

Use Backward Planning to Promote Student Responsibility Success in Mathematics

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

September 10, 2018

Checking a Box or Checking a Mindset? Tackling Complex Tasks in the Classroom

Certain tasks require teachers to focus on changing students’ mindsets – not just following a set of a guidelines.

Dr. Monica Robinson
K-12 Academic Support Programs Coordinator, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

September 4, 2018

K-12 Recent News Roundup: August 31, 2018

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

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

August 30, 2018

Replacing Summer School With Saturday School: One District’s Journey and Advice

Here are four reasons why a school district explored Saturday school as an alternative to traditional summer school programs.

Leonard Galloway
Principal, Robert Anderson Middle School

Tiffany W. Osborne
Associate Principal, Robert Anderson Middle School

August 29, 2018

Into the Classroom: How to Get Your Students to Read—and Enjoy It

To get teens to want to read books, follow these four tips.

Nicole Hochholzer
Literacy Coach and Interventionist, Kaukauna High School