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Fostering Participation in the Math Classroom: The Power of 'Shush'

A math teaching expert explains what "shushing" entails and how it encourages students to participate in class.

Dr. Juli K. Dixon
Professor of Mathematics Education; Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Post-Secondary Mathematics Education

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What Is Student-Centered Coaching? Consider These Examples

What is student-centered coaching? To meet students’ individual needs, teachers may consider coaching that analyzes data and formulates student-centered goals.

Michelle Smith
Professional Services Consultant, HMH

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Teaching Internet Media Literacy in a Digital World

Explain to students that not every website on the internet is legitimate, and they shouldn't get distracted by hyperlinks and ads.

Erik Palmer
Program Consultant, Into Reading and Into Literature

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Facebook Live Recaps: Diversifying Reading Materials and Practices

It’s powerful and necessary for children to see themselves represented in literature.

Julia Roch

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The Giant Sculpture Gallery: A Math Puzzle

Productive perseverance is key to solving this puzzle.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Recap: Facebook Live With Math Education Expert Dr. Juli K. Dixon

Julia Roch

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How to Recognize High-Quality Mathematics Content

Dr. Matthew R. Larson
Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); Senior Fellow, Math Solutions

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Turning to Blended Professional Learning: A Teacher’s Perspective

Amy Groth
Regional Consultant, HMH

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Community Collaboration and Conviction Lead to Authentic Learning

Dr. Kimberly R. Mack
Principal, John P. Parker School

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A Learning Architect Goes to Washington—Part 2: Lifelong Kindergarten

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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A Learning Architect Goes to Washington—Part 1: To Math Is Human

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Developing and Using Models: Hands-On Strategies for All Grade Bands!

Michael DiSpezio
Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

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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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What It Means to Win a CODiE Award

HMH was honored on July 26 with a CODiE Award—presented by SIIA to software, information, and education technology developers—for our online English learner program, Escalate English.

Shaped Staff

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Leading a Model School: Move Beyond Your Own Status Quos

Wondering what makes successful schools and districts tick? In this series, “Leading a Model School,” we ask principals and superintendents from across the country to share the secrets behind the recent gains and successes in their schools and districts. Find out how school leader Rob Carroll inspires his teams to continuously transform South Heights Elementary.

Rob Carroll
Principal, South Heights Elementary School - Henderson, KY

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Focusing on Student Strengths

Dr. Temple Grandin shares her valuable experience and expertise in how to support students who may need to take a different path to college and career readiness.

Dr. Temple Grandin
Author, HMH

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Number Sense, What It Is and How to Develop It with Students

Singapore Math thought leader Andy Clark discusses the importance of developing number sense and shares classroom strategies.

Andy Clark
Math in Focus Grades 1-Course 3 U.S. Consultant and Course 2-Course 3 Writer

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Why Publish in the Classroom?

Poet, educator, literacy advocate, and best-selling author Kwame Alexander discusses the value of classroom publishing in developing self-confident, engaged students.

Kwame Alexander
HMH Author

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