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Shaped Staff

The Shaped Staff is a group of writers and editors with extensive and varied backgrounds in education—consisting of the Content Marketing team at HMH. Together, they bring expertise in education journalism, content development, copywriting—as well as teaching experience in the elementary grades and secondary English and math.

The Content Marketing team includes Christine Condon, senior director of content marketing; Richard Blankman, marketing director; Zoe Del Mar, senior content marketing manager; Brenda Iasevoli, senior content marketing manager; Alicia Ivory, senior copywriter; and Jennifer Corujo, content marketing manager.

They can be reached at Shaped@hmhco.com.

 
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Nobody believed Alexandria Middle Magnet School had a promising future. With Principal Dennis Stewart and his leadership team's guidance and the support of turnaround specialists and the ICLE, the school transformed in three years against all odds.

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The PLPG is a list of organizations that provide the best curriculum-aligned professional learning services in the country; educators can find and connect with professional learning providers who can meet their curriculum learning needs.

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School and district leaders should start their summer school planning early to ensure they can secure funding and recruit a strong team.

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While talking to children about the violence at the U.S. Capitol, parents and school professionals can employ strategies to empower them through knowledge while restoring a sense of calm.

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Equity, growth mindset, instructional planning, and remote learning during a pandemic were some of the themes covered at HMH's Think Connected Virtual Summit in October 2020.

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Learn how to start a GSA in your high school (or middle school or university). Educators can host a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) club and help students feel safe and supported when they identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. GSAs provide a safe, supportive space for students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, along with their cisgender allies.

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How much do you know about the U.S. presidency? Test your knowledge with this quiz, and learn some information about electing a U.S. president along the way!

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The 180 Awards honor students who have shown dramatic improvement in their reading and math skills through our blended learning intervention programs.

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Nominated by their colleagues and peers, these 180 Educator Award winners have shown that through persistence and dedication, you can make a difference in students' lives.

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Download a 1960 election lesson plan to teach your students about the first-ever televised presidential debates in 1960 and their long-term impact.

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Though the characters in these stories face challenges and obstacles, they never stop trying to do the right thing.

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Though the characters in these stories face challenges and obstacles, they never stop trying to do the right thing.

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Have your students explore the exciting world of TV writing with a free lesson plan and insights from producer, writer, and Carmen Sandiego showrunner Duane Capizzi.

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These stories will probably stick with you the rest of your life—the characters and what they experience are just that unforgettable! 

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These stories will probably stick with you the rest of your life—the characters and what they experience are just that unforgettable!

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Get all the details about this year’s March on Washington, plus activities to engage elementary, middle, and high school students in the cause.

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Dystopian novels—often set in the future—depict undesirable or frightening societies where the citizens suffer from restrictions and/or injustices.

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Download a sample chapter from Finish the Fight!, accompanied by activities to engage students and honor 100 years of voting rights for women.

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