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Fun Reading Activities and Lesson Plan Ideas for All Grades

Looking for fun reading activities to keep your students engaged? Check out our collection of reading and writing activities.

Christen Spehr
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Which Student Needs Are Going Unmet in Your District?

Even districts with high achievement have students whose learning needs are going unmet. Here's how to ensure you're reaching all learners.

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

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[Podcast] Ed Trends Minisode 2024 Educator Confidence Report: Insights on Teacher Concerns

In this bite-sized episode, we will be zeroing in on educator's top concerns, their views of the profession, and what we can do to make it better. We'll dive into...

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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[Podcast] Transforming Education Through Innovation and Student Engagement with Dr. Mary Hemphill 

Leadership expert, educator, and Center for Model Schools senior fellow Dr. Mary Hemphill shares how to leverage the unique instructional practice of the One-Minute Meeting to engage and empower students...

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Beyond Alignment: The Power of Coherence in School Districts

Learn how to design a coherent system of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to create a powerful learning environment for all.

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

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Grades 6–8 ELA Activity Set 5: Teaching Metaphor by Carol Jago and More

Teach students about metaphors and have them write fiction stories with these free downloadable activities for middle schoolers.

Shaped Staff

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Grades 9–12 ELA Activity Set 5: Teaching Metaphor by Carol Jago and More

High schoolers can sharpen their writing, language, critical thinking, and reading skills with these instructional resources.

Shaped Staff

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How Has Technology Changed Education?

Here we take a deep dive into the question, "How has technology changed education?" and uncover tech's role in opening up new possibilities for teaching and learning.

Amber Silverman

Shaped Contributor

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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ELL Strategies for Elementary Students 

Address the varying of needs of ELL students in elementary grades and support them on their pathway to English language proficiency with these instructional strategies and resources.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Grades 6–8 ELA Activity Set 10: Create a Story Spine and More

Have middle schoolers create a Story Spine, find inspiration in everyday objects, and write an advice column.

Shaped Staff