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and shaping the future of education.* 

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Maslow Before Bloom: Our Journey Toward School Transformation

Principal Arika Porter talks about the importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and provides tips for successful implementation to transform school communities.

Aricka Porter
Principal, Winfield Elementary School

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New Best Practices Educators Can Start Using Today For Long-Term English Learners, Part 1

Emerging best practices are helping EL instructors accelerate second language acquisition. Discover how active language learning strategies build confidence and growth in long-term English learners.

Shaped Staff

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Planning Ahead for Summer School: Strategies for Accelerating English Learners' Growth

Dr. Elena Izquierdo discusses the importance of maintaining English learners' progress in language proficiency and presents strategies for keeping them motivated and engaged with academic language in summer school.

Dr. Elena Izquierdo
Author, Escalate English; Author ¡Arriba la Lectura!; Associate Professor, Dual Language Education / Biliteracy / ELL Education, University of Texas, El Paso

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When am I ever going to use THAT? Three Creative Careers Where Math Matters

The next time your students question when they're going to use math in "real life," why not take the opportunity to discuss how they might? Here are some ideas to get the conversation started.

Shaped Staff

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HMH’s Curious World Tour Hits the Road

HMH announces Curious World Tour, an immersive, playful learning experience for kids and families in communities nationwide.

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Sparking Curiosity with STEAM Activities for Young Learners

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math---all essential skill areas for our children in their future. Introducing STEAM skills and activities early encourages young minds and taps into their natural curiosity.

Susan Magsamen
Former Senior Vice President of Early Learning

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Five Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids

The annual practice of exchanging Valentine’s Day greetings and gifts with loved ones can be traced back to the 15th century. In fact, the oldest known written valentine still in existence is a poem penned by Charles, Duke of Orleans, who wrote to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London in 1415.

Alex Honeysett
Former Director of Communications, Channel One News

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Why Does Math Matter?

There are many opportunities for students to build critical thinking skills by finding connections between classroom concepts and the “real world.”

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

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Unleash Your Curiosity This Weekend!

It’s no secret that, here at HMH, we are firm believers in the crucial role of curiosity in lifelong learning. Exemplified by our beloved friend Curious George, the concept reminds us that education is never static.

HMHCo

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