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How to Be an Effective Math Coach: Five Key Strategies

Learn how to be an effective math coach and help teachers transform their classrooms.

Stephanie Fitzpatrick
Coach Development Manager, HMH

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7 Fun Team-Building Activities for Teachers and Staff

Teachers in America podcast guest, Whitney Aragaki, shares her favorite fun team-building activities for teachers and staff!

Whitney Aragaki
Shaped Contributor

How to Create a Personal Learning Plan

How to Create a Personal Learning Plan

What is a personalized learning plan (PLP)? Find out the answer to this question, plus receive examples of PLPs.

Jennifer Prescott
Shaped Contributor

Anti-Bullying Resources for Teachers: Removing the Risk of an Emotional Stampede

Anti-Bullying Resources for Teachers: Removing the Risk of an Emotional Stampede

Help students avoid mistreatment in your classroom and school with these anti-bullying resources for teachers and information from bullying prevention organizations.

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

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6 Classroom Management Strategies for Elementary Teachers

Get your new school year off to a great start by implementing these classroom management strategies for elementary teachers.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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Five Tips for New Teachers in Their First Year

Are you a new teacher looking for advice for your first year? Check out these five tips for new teachers.

Dr. Tyrone C. Howard
Professor, UCLA; Senior Fellow, The Center for Model Schools; HMH Learning Sciences & Research Advisory Board

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7 Pillars of Digital Leadership in Education

Eric Sheninger’s 7 Pillars of Digital Leadership offers a strong foundation for leaders to embrace the use of technology in their leadership and schools.

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

Student-Centered Instructional Strategies

6 Student-Centered Instructional Strategies

Learn about student-centered instructional strategies that are common across a wide variety of learner-centered classrooms.

Dr. Phil Vahey
Director of Applied Learning Sciences, HMH

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Top 3 Effective Classroom Management Strategies for New Teachers

What makes an effective first year teacher? Developing a successful classroom management strategy is an important first step on your teacher journey.

Samuel Gonzalez
Shaped Contributor

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Coaching for Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching

In order to teach math well, teachers need a specialized type of knowledge called mathematical knowledge for teaching.

Dr. Sue Chapman
Professional Learning Consultant, Heinemann

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Using Data to Individualize Instruction

Find out ways to use data to individualize instruction for special education students.

Dr. Suzanne Jimenez
Director of Academic Planning and Data Analytics at HMH

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School Turnaround Through a Thriving Culture and Building Relationships

Creating schools with a thriving culture of positive relationships is truly the foundation of success.

Dr. Lucretia Prince
Principal, Crestmont Elementary School

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Talking to Kids about Scary News

Read key tips for teachers and parents on talking to children about troubling events in the news.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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PLCs in Education Reimagined: A Fresh Approach to Teacher Collaboration

What is PLC in education, and what makes professional learning communities effective? Discover best practices for ensuring success with PLCs.

Dr. Lisa Corbin
Instruction & Leadership Coach

Albert Morton
Professional Learning Consultant, HMH

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7 Outdoor Teaching Strategies

Thinking of teaching outside of the classroom? Make the most of your school's location with these outdoor teaching strategies.

Hannah French
Teacher, Rowe Elementary School, MA

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Maximizing Instructional Time in the Classroom

Get strategies for maximizing instructional time in the classroom to meet your teaching goals and each student’s needs.

Jennifer Prescott
Shaped Contributor

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Building Respect for Teachers: What Can Be Done?

Our latest Educator Confidence Report shows many teachers don't feel that respect for the profession has increased in the last year, after feeling an initial surge of appreciation at the start of the pandemic. Here’s what can be done.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor