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How to Overcome 3 Major Roadblocks to Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction Alignment

Explore the common barriers to curricular alignment and actionable steps leaders can implement to foster coherence, collaboration, and long-term success.

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

Dr. Bonnie Cochran
Director of Academic Planning and Analytics, HMH

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Join the HMH Advocacy Program

If you are a teacher who uses one of HMH's programs, let’s work together to empower teachers to connect with each other, share expertise, and amplify innovative teaching happening every day.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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Wrapping Up the School Year: End-of-the-Year Checklist for Teachers

Wrapping up the school year can be fast and furious. Use this end-of-year checklist for teachers to finish the school year strong before summer begins!

Lisa Sims
Former HMH Consultant

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4 Signs of High-Quality Instructional Materials

Learn why educators nationwide should assess their instructional programs to determine whether they are designed to help students overcome learning loss due to COVID-19.

Dr. Donald Bucolo
Education Research Director, Core STEM

Renee Behring
Education Research Director, Core ELA

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No Subject Is an Island: Why and How to Implement an Integrated Curriculum

Learn the benefits of an integrated curriculum, along with how instruction can be integrated across subjects and standards.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Virtual Teacher Appreciation Week: How to Celebrate Remotely

Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! We've created 2025 virtual Teacher Appreciation Week ideas just for you. Explore ways administrators, parents, caregivers, and students can show their appreciation for teachers—this week and all year long.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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4 Mistakes Educators Make Trying to Manage Cellphones in Schools

Explore suggestions for what you can do differently to achieve a better result when it comes to managing student use of cellphones in classrooms.

Weston Kieschnick
Associate Partner, ICLE

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2026 National School Counseling Week Ideas: How to Show Appreciation

When is National School Counseling Week in 2026? Explore counselor appreciation week ideas for your school to help celebrate.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

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Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas from Principals and Administrators

Looking for the perfect way to say “Thank-you” to educators? We’ve collected Teacher Appreciation Week ideas from principals and administrators across the country. Feel free to steal or revamp them as you please.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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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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Our 10th Annual Educator Confidence Report: Reflecting on the Past Decade, Paving a Path Forward

Learn about how educators are embracing technology in our 10th annual Educator Confidence Report and how they feel about the current state of education.

John "Jack" Lynch
Chief Executive Officer

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How to Act for Impact in Your School or District: 8 Ways to Inspire Change

Here’s a taste of what you will learn about more deeply when you attend the Model Schools Conference.

Dr. Linda Lucey
Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools

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Identifying High-Quality Instructional Materials in Math Education

Identify high-quality instructional materials in math education, learn about the history of math education, and get tips for implementing HQIM in math class

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

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6 Strategies for Building Community in the Classroom

How do you foster a sense of safety and belonging so students can focus their energy on learning? These strategies for building community in the classroom will help.

Perry Hollins
Fourth-Grade Teacher, Evanston/Skokie School District, Illinois

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HMH's Podcasts: Teachers in America and Shaping the Future

Tune in to the Teachers in America and Shaping the Future podcasts by HMH. Hear from teachers changing lives and experienced innovators and industry leaders.

Shaped Staff

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Initiate Lasting Change: How to Build a Data-Driven Culture in Schools

In order to build a data-driven culture in schools, it's crucial to integrate data into everyday decision-making as well as provide professional development. Here are best practices to ensure you succeed.

Amber Silverman
Shaped Contributor

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5 Tips on How to Teach Reading Online

Teaching reading online during the pandemic can be challenging. Learn how to teach reading virtually with these tips from a first-grade teacher.

Katie Risolo Radovich
First-Grade Teacher

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How GenAI Can Help Ease Teacher Burnout

In this article, we explore what policymakers can do to support educators in using artificial intelligence (AI) to save time so they can focus on student engagement.

Lindsay Dworkin
Senior Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs