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Personalization Classroom

My Hope for 2019: More Personalization in the Classroom!

Tools and research present the best chance yet for schools to shed their 20th-century models of teaching for the 21st century.

Anthony Colannino
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Leading & Teaching for Growth, LLC; Author of Leading with Head and Heart

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6 Techniques for Implementing Social-Emotional Learning in the Classroom

Read 6 techniques for implementing social-emotional learning in the classroom. SEL at school starts with you!

Amy Dendinger
READ 180 Classroom Teacher & Expert

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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

Leadto Literacy

4 Takeaways From Our Leadership Talks Every Teacher Should Know

How can we effectively lead students to reading and writing proficiency? We had four experts weigh in.

Shaped Staff

Teaching Literacy

Teaching Literacy in a Digital World: 5 Things Educators Should Know

For educators who didn't grow up in the same digital world as their students, there are a number of factors to consider.

Katrina George
Shaped Staff

Digital Communities

Building Digital Communities of Rigor and Relevance

Administrators should trust students and their teachers to use real-world tools to unleash creativity and a passion for learning.

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

Facebook Live Lissa

Facebook Live Recaps: Leaders Reflect on School Transformations

Administrators at this year’s Leadership Academy explained how they are creating impactful learning cultures in their districts.

Katrina George
Shaped Staff

Social Media In The Classroom

3 Ways to Use Social Media in Your K-12 Classroom

How can you use social media in the classroom—to both help teachers teach and help students learn?

Shaped Staff

Teacher8

A Metaphor for Teaching: Baking Your Brownies Just Right

The standards are the different mixes you choose from, and the conditions are your classroom.

Anthony Colannino
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Leading & Teaching for Growth, LLC; Author of Leading with Head and Heart

Tyrone Leadership Academy

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

Daggett Keynote

Leadership Academy 2018: What Our Thought Leaders Taught Us

Here’s a glimpse into each of the thought leader sessions and the advice they provided to attendees.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Reflection Teachers

Maintaining the 180 Spirit Cycle—Part 3: Reflection

Reflect on your full teaching career and what you have learned, and set out to achieve the goals this process inspires.

Noelle Morris
Senior Director Community Engagement, HMH; Host of HMH Learning Moments: Teachers in America Podcast

Politics School

How Can School Leaders Remain Objective When Discussing Politics?

School leaders must consider all views when reacting to political events and statements—in either a personal or professional capacity.

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Politics in the Classroom: Teach Empathy in Turbulent Times

Educators who are uncomfortable teaching controversial topics may avoid them completely. But there's another solution.

Dr. Lissa Pijanowski
HMH Contributor

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Q&A With Weston: The Benefits of Blended Professional Learning

A thought leader answers questions about blended professional learning and how teachers can use it to maximize student achievement.

Weston Kieschnick
Associate Partner, ICLE

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News Roundup: School Safety Bill, Hurricane Damages, and More

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

Julia Roch

Coaching Superpower

Identifying Superpowers: Coaching Teachers to Find Students' Strengths

All students have a superpower. As a teacher, help them discover it, then harness it to their benefit.

Donna Pappas
Regional Consultant, HMH

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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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