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ASU GSV 2019: A Focus on Empowering All Learners

At HMH, we are looking forward to talking about equity in K-12 education at the 10th Annual ASU GSV Summit in San Diego, California, on April 8–10, 2019.

Caitlin Henault
Senior Communications Associate, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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The Best of #SXSWEDU 2019

HMH was in Austin, Texas, March 4–7, 2019, for SXSW EDU. Panels covered topics from equity in education to bringing Carmen Sandiego back to classrooms.

Onalee Smith
Shaped Contributor

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Where Are the Women? Finding Stories in History Beyond State Standards

States with broad or high-level standards may allow teachers to cover additional areas of history or allow for student choice.

Geraldine Stevens
Social Studies Content Expert

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Power of Student Choice: Motivating Learners Who Struggle With Math

Allowing students the ability to choose their math lesson and applying their knowledge to the real world can help accelerate learning.

Le’Vada Gray
Director of Professional Learning, Math Solutions

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News Roundup: Girls in STEM, Student-Teacher Relationships, and More

Stay up to date on the K-12 education news that matters to you.

Julia Roch

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Teaching about Triumphs and Tragedies in African American History

We have an obligation to explore parts of our history that are difficult to talk about as well as those moments that are uplifting.

Susan Steinway
Archivist, HMH

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One Way to Increase Equity in K-12 Schools: Install Washing Machines

Administrators in some low-income districts are installing washing machines in schools as a solution to falling attendance rates.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

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News Roundup: Equity, Social-Emotional Learning, and More

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

Julia Roch

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Walk in Their Shoes: Mindset Interventions to Improve Equity

Teachers should consider how students’ psychological experiences impact their confidence and motivation.

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

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K-12 News Roundup: Constitutional Rights, Equity Gaps, and More

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

Julia Roch

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5 Predictions for K-12 Education in 2019

A thought leader predicts that school safety will remain a top priority and teaching civic debate will become even more important.

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

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Why Students Who Have the Least Deserve More

Too often, through no fault of their own or their teachers’, students who need the most help are being left behind.

John "Jack" Lynch
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, HMH

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Defining Equity vs. Equality in Education

Equity and equality may sound similar, but they should have different meanings to education leaders.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

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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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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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A Practical Way to Increase Access to Mobile Technology

You can improve access and the learning experience for students by incorporate donated technology into curriculums.

Eric Sheninger
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Aspire Change EDU; Keynote Speaker; Author

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K-12 Recent News Roundup: October 12, 2018

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

Julia Roch

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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

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