Shaped Blog

How Teachers Save Lives: One Educator's Story

"I'm in the business of saving lives." Discover how these words rang true for one teacher, who recalls a memorable moment in her career.

Connie Harmon
VP of Professional Services, HMH

October 22, 2018

Why School Principals Should Learn Every Student’s Name

Doing so can build stronger relationships, improve school culture, and ensure meaningful learning.

Anthony Colannino
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Leading & Teaching for Growth, LLC; Author of Leading with Head and Heart

October 18, 2018

ESSA's Focus on Professional Learning: Its Impact on Administrators

Understand ESSA's revamped definition of a highly effective principal and learn how to maximize ESSA as an administrator.

Sue Gendron
Former President, International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE)

October 17, 2018

How ESSA’s Shift in Focus to Professional Learning Affects Teachers

ESSA provides a revamped definition of the term "professional development" to help teachers maximize K-12 student achievement.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

October 12, 2018

Coaching and the Future of Blended Professional Learning

Districts should implement coaching for teachers that is relevant and continuous and includes film study.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

October 4, 2018

What Are the Learning Sciences? And Why Do They Matter?

The learning sciences focus on differentiated instruction that uses data to determine what students know and where their knowledge gaps lie.

Jessica McKeown, PhD
HMH Senior Learning Scientist, Math and Science

Kathleen Richards
Former HMH Senior Learning Scientist, ELA and Humanities

October 3, 2018

Facebook Live Recap: Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships

A Nevada school principal expands on the importance of relationships to address the needs of the whole child.

October 3, 2018

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

October 1, 2018

K-12 Recent News Roundup: September 28, 2018

Stay up to date on the K-12 education issues that matter to you.

Julia Roch

September 27, 2018

Why Teaching K-12 Mathematics Matters in Our Democratic Society

Math skills are used to characterize societal problems and formulate solutions, and are essential for meaningful participation in our democratic institutions.

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

September 26, 2018

My Journey as a Teacher in an Alaskan Village: A Life Experience

To add to the mixed emotional rollercoaster of being a first-year educator, this teacher moved 3,000 miles away from home. Here's what he learned.

Tyler Schlagenhauf
Senior Professional Services Consultant, HMH

September 25, 2018

Bring History to Life: Infuse Learning Mindsets Into Social Sciences

Social studies can be a pathway to help students understand the importance of a learning mindset.

Dustin Bindreiff, Ed.D.
Special Education Coordinator, Nevada County Superintendent of Schools; Former Consultant for Mindset Works

September 20, 2018

Closing the College-Going Gap: Creating Opportunities for All

Schools need to create stronger efforts to provide better access and equity in postsecondary options for all students.

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

September 18, 2018

Can ESSA Positively Impact Teachers’ Work Lives?

There's a sense of optimism about the shift in ESSA from a focus on teacher evaluations to one on teacher development.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

September 18, 2018

Culture Matters: How to Steer Your School in the Right Direction

While school culture is easy to identify, it's also challenging to create and shape.

Anthony Colannino
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Leading & Teaching for Growth, LLC; Author of Leading with Head and Heart

September 16, 2018

K-12 Recent News Roundup: Sept. 14, 2018

Stay up to date on the education issues that matter to you.

Julia Roch

September 13, 2018

Wading Into the Shallow End: Teaching Tips for Back-to-School Success

How can you reach success in the new school year? It may require changing your mindset!

Kelly Boeing
Assistant Principal, Lucerne Valley Middle High School

September 12, 2018

K-12 Recent News Roundup: August 31, 2018