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

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Exploring the Crosscutting Concept of Cause and Effect with Your Students

Dr. Mike Passow
Former Classroom Teacher; Past President, National Earth Science Teachers Association

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Science Kits vs. Textbooks: A False Dichotomy

Dr. Cary Sneider
NGSS Writing Team Leader, Associate Research Professor at Portland State University

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What Does 3D Teaching Look Like?

In advance of his fall science webinar, Cary Sneider, HMH Science Dimensions Consulting Author, shares a collection of virtual field trips to demonstrate 3D teaching in action.

Dr. Cary Sneider
NGSS Writing Team Leader, Associate Research Professor at Portland State University

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Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning: What You’re Already Doing in Science Class—and in Everyday Life

New education standards can bring new language to describe teaching strategies that are already in place. Here, author Marjorie Frank illustrates the Claims-Evidence-Reasoning language of NGSS with some everyday examples.

Marjorie Frank
Author, ELD Specialist

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The Great American Eclipse: HMH Employees Share Their Astronomy Expertise—and a Passion for Lifelong Learning

Two longtime HMH employees and astronomy buffs shared their passion—and a captivating hands-on experience—with colleagues in Orlando during this week’s solar eclipse.

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Will you be at NSTA? Join HMH for guidance on NGSS, technology, and more!

If you're planning to attend NSTA in Los Angeles, join HMH for informative in-booth presentations, NGSS thought leadership, dynamic workshops, and fun activities you can try with your class.

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The Teacher-Sage Remains... But Reinvented for NGSS

Former teacher and current HMH program author Michael DiSpezio explains how a “sage on a stage” teaching the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) can inspire student enthusiasm and engagement in the classroom.

Michael DiSpezio
Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

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9 Resources for Coding & Computer Science

In celebration of Computer Science Education Week this week, we’ve compiled a list of 9 apps and resources created by the variety of providers on HMH Marketplace.

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Elements of Change: How to Use the Science of Learning in the Classroom

HMH Chief Academic Officer Francie Alexander highlights insights about the science of learning math discussed in the HMH math webinar series, "Elements of Change."

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

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How Problem-Based Learning in the Classroom Can be a Real World Tool for 21st Century Learning

HMH science curriculum author Michael DiSpezio explains what problem-based learning is and why educators should incorporate it into their lesson plans.

Michael DiSpezio
Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

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Making Engineering Accessible: A Brief Overview of Engineering in NGSS

HMH science curriculum author, Michael DiSpezio, explains how and why engineering is incorporated into the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Michael DiSpezio
Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

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Talking the Talk: Overheard at ISTE 2016

HMH shares some of our favorite ISTE sound bites from edtech’s big thinkers.

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Next Generation Science Standards: The Times, They are a-Changing

HMH Program Author Michael DiSpezio explains the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and how they help guide effective science instruction.

Michael DiSpezio
Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

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An ‘Out of This World’ Interdisciplinary Lesson

Sherry Mitchell and Matt DiGioia, teachers at Harry M. Bailey Middle School in West Haven, CT and second place winners of the HMH Curious Classroom Contest, reflect upon their passion for teaching, as well as their involvement with the Contest and the HMH Marketplace.

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Predictions vs Trends: The Science of NOT Knowing What’s Coming Next

One way to approach digital choices in school and classroom is to stop listening to (and making) predictions and focusing instead on trends.

Greg Dhuyvetter
Superintendent of Catholic Schools for Diocese of Orange, California

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Sparking Curiosity with STEAM Activities for Young Learners

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math---all essential skill areas for our children in their future. Introducing STEAM skills and activities early encourages young minds and taps into their natural curiosity.

Susan Magsamen
Former Senior Vice President of Early Learning

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Making Connections at SXSWedu

For SXSWedu 2016, we’ve put together three new session ideas exploring topics such as research to practice in the early learning space, the ways in which coding and open developer resources can enable creative problem solving, and the importance of mindset in achieving student success.

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Key Takeaways from SXSWedu

HMH leaders were on the ground at SXSWedu 2015 in Austin this past week, generating social media buzz and connecting with attendees from all corners of the education space.

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