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Shaped Staff

The Shaped Staff is a group of writers and editors with extensive and varied backgrounds in education—consisting of the Content Marketing team at HMH. Together, they bring expertise in education journalism, content development, copywriting—as well as teaching experience in the elementary grades and secondary English and math.

The Content Marketing team includes Christine Condon, senior director of content marketing; Richard Blankman, marketing director; Zoe Del Mar, senior content marketing manager; Brenda Iasevoli, senior content marketing manager; Alicia Ivory, senior copywriter; and Jennifer Corujo, content marketing manager.

They can be reached at Shaped@hmhco.com.

 
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Celebrating a Century of Women’s Suffrage with Finish the Fight!

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

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Grades 6–8 Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Up in the Sky

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage students in objects in the sky.

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Grades 9–12 Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Up in the Sky

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage students in objects in the sky.

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Grades 1-2 Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Up in the Sky

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in objects in the sky.

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Grades 3-5 Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Up in the Sky

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in objects in the sky.

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Literacy at Work: How to Write a Rap with Dr. Chris Emdin

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.

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Teaching U.S. Government: History of Political Parties Lesson Plan

Use this history of political parties lesson plan and activity to teach your students about how the U.S. political system in time for the 2020 presidential election.

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Kindergarten Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Up in the Sky

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in objects in the sky.

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Forgotten Stories of the Oregon Trail: Trailblazing Business

Read about an entrepreneur on the Oregon Trail and download a free activity to help kids make a business plan.

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Kindergarten Summer Reading Activities: Fun and Games

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

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Grades 1–2 Summer Reading Activities: Fun and Games

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

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Grades 9–12 Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Conservation

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage in environmental conservation.

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Grades 3-5 Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Conservation

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in environmental conservation.

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Kindergarten Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Conservation

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in environmental conservation.

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Grades 1-2 Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Conservation

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in environmental conservation.

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Nelson Mandela Day Activities for 2024: Champion for Peace and Freedom

Teach elementary school students about the legacy of Nelson Mandela, a champion for peace and freedom, with these 2024 Mandela Day activities.

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Grades 9–12 Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Great Outdoors

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage in the great outdoors.

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Grades 1-2 Remote Learning Summer Science Activities: Great Outdoors

Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in the great outdoors.

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