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A Fresh Approach to Intervention Is Boosting Achievement in a Michigan School District

Hear from educators about a new approach to intervention that’s raising student achievement in the Wayne-Westland Community School District, outside Detroit.

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Podcast: Partnering with Families to Build Early Literacy Skills with Melissa Hawkins

Kindergarten teacher Melissa Hawkins joins us from Hawai'i to discuss student engagement, literacy instruction, and connecting with families.

Latest Posts

Differentiated Instruction Examples Hero

Here we provide differentiated instruction strategies and examples that teachers can use to ensure students have choices for the way that they learn new information, practice skills, and demonstrate understanding.

Amber Silverman
Shaped Contributor

teacher watches student work out math problem
Melody Jacklin, a math teacher at Stevenson Middle School in Westland, Michigan, watches on as a student works out a problem. Jacklin says Math 180 allows students the time to demonstrate understanding and explain their thinking.

Hear from educators about a new approach to intervention that’s raising student achievement in the Wayne-Westland Community School District, outside Detroit.

Christine Condon
Shaped Editor-in-Chief

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

WF1898828 Shaped 2024 Blog Post Effective Small Group Instruction Strategies Examples hero

Find helpful strategies and activities to help you lead effective small-group instruction your classroom.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

WF1843855 Shaped 2023 Blog Post How to Write a Differentiated Lesson Plan hero

Learn how to write a differentiated lesson plan and find helpful resources, including a lesson plan template.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

Differentiation in Science hero

This article delves into the question, “What is differentiation in science?” Plus, discover differentiated instruction examples and strategies for the science classroom.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

WF1819771 Hero

An elementary educator and HMH Ambassador shares tips and resources on how to implement small-group instruction in the classroom, including a downloadable small-group lesson plan template.

Kayla Dyer
Teacher

What Is Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom Hero

What is differentiated instruction in the classroom? The answer is key to ensuring all learners get the support they need. Here, we break down the process.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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