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Unlocking the Power of Big Data in Education 

Big data in education is reshaping how schools identify learning needs and personalize instruction. Learn how thoughtful data use can help districts take meaningful action that supports every student.

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Meeting the AI Moment in Education—and How We Get It Right

AI is reshaping education—discover how to harness its potential and ensure we get it right for learners everywhere.

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2025 Educator Confidence Report (ECR) Reveals a Hopeful Shift

The 2025 Educator Confidence Report (ECR) shows a hopeful shift in teacher outlook. Learn how technology is empowering educators and fueling optimism in classrooms.

Jennifer Corujo

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Latest Trends in Educational Technology for 2025

Discover the latest trends in educational technology in 2025 and how they’re shaping the future of teaching and learning.

Brenda Iasevoli

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Fun Substitute Teacher Ideas and Activities

Find fun and easy-to-use substitute teacher ideas and activities, including a free Substitute Teacher Activities pack, to prepare for your next personal day.

Jennifer Corujo

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Math at Work: Meet Industry Experts to Explore Jobs That Involve Math

Explore HMH's Math at Work web series to hear insights from industry experts about jobs that involve math and more.

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7 Classroom Math Center Ideas and Activities

Classroom math center ideas and activities for K-8 students to engage in small-group math activities.

Ana Berry
Instructional Designer, HMH

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Teaching Math Through Theater: 5 Activities Where Math Meets Broadway

Get activity ideas to teach math through theater and learn about the math that happens on Broadway

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Automaticity in Math

Learn about automaticity in math, including how to build automaticity and how it relates to fluency

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Math Talk Anchor Charts

Learn about math talk, anchor charts, and how to use anchor charts to support math talk in the classroom.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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11 Hanukkah Classroom Games and Activities for Elementary Students

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with these Hanukkah classroom games and activities for elementary students.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

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Making Math Fun: 7 Small-Group Math Activities and Lessons

Try these 7 small-group math activities and lessons to make math learning fun and improve student outcomes

Dana Leon
Shaped Contributor

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7 Research-Based Math Interventions for Elementary Students

Try these research-based math interventions for elementary students to help raise math achievement for students struggling in math.

Dana Leon
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Reinventing Mathematics Intervention

In this article are six features that, when taken together, constitute a reinvention of intervention in the math classroom.

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

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Grade 5 Math Activity: In the Chef's Kitchen

Help children in Grade 5 strengthen their ability to use operations with whole numbers and sharpen their measurement skills with this activity.

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Grade 3 Math Activity: In Our Corner of Space

Use this grade 3 math activity to help students learn about the math of our system system.

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Grade 3 Math Activity Set: Inventing Toys and Coins in the U.S.

Help children in Grade 3 understand the role that mathematics plays in running a business, and how fractions apply to the U.S. monetary system.

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Grade 4 Math Activity Set: Food in Space and More

Empower students in Grade 4 to sharpen their multiplication, division, and measurement skills, and better understand decimals and fractions, with instructional resources ideal for at-home learning.

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Challenge your students with these 100th Day of School math activities

100th Day of School Math Activities: Challenge Your Students

Download these 100th day of school math activities for your classroom. These printables are suitable for students in Grades 2-5 and beyond.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Math Meets Entrepreneurship: How Is Math Used in Business?

How is math used in business? Watch the "Math Meets Entrepreneurship" episode of HMH's Math at Work web series to find out!

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Fun 3rd Grade Math Games & Activities for the Classroom

Try these fun 3rd grade math games and activities in your classroom! These 8 games, activities, and puzzles will help your students love learning math and see how 3rd grade math ideas show up in the real world.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Number Sense, What It Is and How to Develop It with Students

Singapore Math thought leader Andy Clark discusses the importance of developing number sense and shares classroom strategies.

Andy Clark
Math in Focus Grades 1-Course 3 U.S. Consultant and Course 2-Course 3 Writer

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100th Day of School Gumball Machine Template and Math Activities

Celebrate 100 days of school with a free 100th Day of School gumball machine template. Explore projects, games, and activities.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Shorty Awards

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Finalist, 2021 & 2023, Teachers in America

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