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A community-driven blog supporting educators, building lifelong learners, and shaping the future of education.* 

 

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A community-driven blog supporting educators, building lifelong learners, and shaping the future of education.* 

 

OVER 10 MILLION READS

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K-12 News Roundup: Constitutional Rights, Equity Gaps, and More

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

Julia Roch

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5 Predictions for K-12 Education in 2019

A thought leader predicts that school safety will remain a top priority and teaching civic debate will become even more important.

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

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Why Students Who Have the Least Deserve More

Too often, through no fault of their own or their teachers’, students who need the most help are being left behind.

John "Jack" Lynch
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, HMH

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Defining Equity vs. Equality in Education

Equity and equality may sound similar, but they should have different meanings to education leaders.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

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The Ripple Effect: Small Changes Can Have a Big Impact on Your District

School transformation can be daunting. But one small action can help pave the way to greater change.

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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)

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A Practical Way to Increase Access to Mobile Technology

You can improve access and the learning experience for students by incorporate donated technology into curriculums.

Eric Sheninger
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Aspire Change EDU; Keynote Speaker; Author

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K-12 Recent News Roundup: October 12, 2018

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

Julia Roch

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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

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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

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Equity Is More Than Access

To better equity in math education, teachers should also establish positive identities, cultivate equitable discussions, and inspire citizens of the future.

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

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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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Giving Students the Keys to Control Their Own Learning Outcomes

What happens when students own their learning? Learn about the benefits of allowing students to control their own learning outcomes.

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

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From Refugee to Skilled Reader and Emmy Winner: Catching Up With Shadrack Boakye

In this HMH interview with Shadrack Boakye, a former READ 180 award winner, we catch up with Shadrack on his learning journey, what continues to inspire him and his dreams for the future.

Caitlin Henault
Senior Communications Associate, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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Dismantling the Equity Problem One Conversation at a Time

Learn how leaders can create brave spaces to close all achievements gaps in their schools.

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

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

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Getting at the Heart of Conferring: Empowering Readers and Writers

Kristen Painter
Vice President of Professional Services, ICLE

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Boston Public Schools Students Stand Against Gun Violence at the March for Our Lives

Caitlin Henault
Senior Communications Associate, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt