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Shaped

A community-driven blog supporting educators, building lifelong learners,
and shaping the future of education.* 

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Carol Jago Blogs4

These stories will probably stick with you the rest of your life—the characters and what they experience are just that unforgettable!

Shaped Staff

Science is poetry

As educators, encouraging our students to go deep into science can spark their passion and open up avenues for their creativity through artistic expression.

Ann Pearson
Shaped Contributor

Carol Jago Blogs5

Dystopian novels—often set in the future—depict undesirable or frightening societies where the citizens suffer from restrictions and/or injustices.

Carol Jago Blogs6

Dystopian novels—often set in the future—depict undesirable or frightening societies where the citizens suffer from restrictions and/or injustices.

Shaped Staff

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Download a sample chapter from Finish the Fight!, accompanied by activities to engage students and honor 100 years of voting rights for women.

Shaped Staff

How to write a rap

Teach your students how to write a rap with Dr. Chris Emdin using this rap lesson plan, complete with a writing template, rubric, and teacher guide.

Shaped Staff

Carol Jago Blogs 11

Though we may sometimes disagree with our friends or family members, they are often the ones we rely on to see us through difficult times.

Carol Jago Blogs 12

Though we may sometimes have differences of opinion with our friends or family members, they are often the ones we rely on to see us through difficult times.

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Explore five days of reading and learning activities designed to engage your child in an exploration of sports, games, and having fun.

Shaped Staff

Carol Jago Blogs 9

Graphic novels are hugely popular with readers of all ages. They capture our attention and keep us turning pages compulsively.

G1 2 Fun and Games hero

Discover five days of reading and learning activities designed to engage your child in an exploration of sports, games, and having fun.

Shaped Staff

G3 5 Fun and Games hero

Explore five days of reading and learning activities designed to engage your child in an exploration of sports, games, and puzzles.

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Graphic novels are hugely popular with readers of all ages. They capture our attention and keep us turning pages compulsively.

Carol Jago Blogs 5

This week’s suggested titles all fall into the nonfiction category, but they are anything but dull! If you like learning about real people and the real world, these are for you.

Carol Jago Blogs 8

This week’s suggested titles all fall into the nonfiction category, but they are anything but dull! If you like learning about real people and the real world, these are for you.

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Reading development expert Dr. Anne E. Cunningham offers tips to help teachers and parents foster a love of reading in students.

Dr. Anne Cunningham
Professor, University of California, Berkeley; HMH Author

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In a time of social distancing, reading with students and encouraging them to read for pleasure can improve their social-emotional learning.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

Carol Jago Blogs update 1

Escaping our own reality by diving into a fantastical world can be an exciting adventure and a therapeutic release.

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