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How to Motivate Teachers as a Principal

Learn how to motivate teachers as a principal. Explore 13 ways to motivate your teachers and create a positive school climate.

Timothy Mugabi
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The Main Challenges Faced by Teachers in Today’s Classroom

Explore some of the main challenges of teaching today and helpful tips to overcome them.

Dayna Doskocil
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How to Foster a Growth Mindset in the Classroom

Learn how to foster a growth mindset in the classroom. With a growth mindset, the process is just as important as the outcome.

Morgan Hugoboom
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How to Get Back into the Teaching Routine after a Holiday Break

Discover 6 ways you can get back into a teaching routine after a holiday break. Recover from a break fresh, renewed, and free of burnout.

Amanda Clark
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Podcast: Turning Appreciation into Action with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Teachers in America 

In honor of 2024 Teacher Appreciation Week, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joins HMH CEO Jack Lynch to discuss pressing issues in education, such as integrating AI in the classroom, tackling teacher burnout, and building respect for the teaching profession.

Christine Condon
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How to Create a Lesson Plan

Learn how to create a lesson plan. Having a lesson plan prepares you for class by providing a clear outline for the day.

Monica Mccutchen
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School Principal Leadership Coaching

Leadership coaching for principals serves as a catalyst for personal and professional growth. Explore what leadership coaching is and what some of the benefits are for your school and district.

Dr. Jessica Huizenga
Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools

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8 Great Classroom Management Resources for Teachers 

Explore classroom management resources for teachers. Find innovative and effective tools for managing student behavior.

Mary Dean
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8 Strategies for Improving Home-School Communication

Discover 8 strategies for enhancing home-school communication to build supportive relationships and foster student success.

Monica Mccutchen
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9 Effective Teaching Strategies for Every Classroom

Explore nine effective teaching strategies for the classroom that you can use right now to help support your students in performing their best.

Mary Dean
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How to Create a Safe Classroom Environment for Students

Learn how to create a safe classroom environment for students. Explore 7 tips for creating a safe learning environment where students are free to be themselves.

Timothy Mugabi
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How to Make Learning Fun and Enjoyable for Your Students

Learn how to make learning fun and enjoyable for your students. Discover 6 ideas to get you started.

Casey Brown
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How to Improve Mental Health in Schools: Mental Health Matters

Learn how to improve mental health in schools. Explore 8 strategies for promoting mental health in schools the support the well-being of students!

Amanda Clark
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How to Make Cross-Curricular Teaching Part of Your Lesson Plan: 7 Steps

Learn about cross-curricular teaching. Cross-curricular instruction helps students make connections and gives relevance to the subjects and skills they are learning.

Jenny Fulton
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How to Create a Learning Plan

Explore how to create a learning plan with these 7 steps to help teachers create a more engaging and effective learning environment.

Jovana Simic
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How to Guide and Monitor Student Learning

How to Monitor Student Progress During a Lesson

Learn how to monitor student progress during a lesson by using practical strategies to ensure effective teaching and student comprehension.

Jenny Fulton
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62 Ways to Check for Understanding

62 Check for Understanding Strategies to Use During a Lesson

Explore 62 check for understanding strategies to use during a lesson that enhance student engagement, identify knowledge gaps, and foster effective learning.

Timothy Mugabi
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How to Quiet a Noisy Classroom So That All Voices Are Heard

Wondering how to quiet a noisy classroom? Explore classroom noise control strategies for a respectful learning environment.

Stephanie Carmichael
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