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Quiz: How Strong Is the Data Culture in Your School or District?

Take our quiz to see how well your school or district uses data to inform instruction, and get resources for building a more cohesive data culture.

Shaped Staff

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What Is Response to Intervention (RTI)?

Learn more about response to intervention (RTI), a three-tier system to identify how to help support your students in the classroom.

Zoe Del Mar

Shaped Executive Editor

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6 Ways to Connect Core Instruction to Adaptive Learning and Tailored Intervention

With diverse learning needs and limits on teachers’ capacity int he classroom, here are six practical strategies for connecting core instruction to tailored intervention and adaptive practice.

Mary Resanovich

NWEA Lead Assessment Designer, HMH

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How to Teach Creative Writing

Asari Beale, writer, educator, and executive director of the Teachers & Writers Collaborative, shares tips for how to teach creative writing to students.

Asari Beale

Writer, Educator, and Executive Director of the Teachers & Writers Collaborative

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Fun Substitute Teacher Ideas and Activities 

Find fun and easy-to-use substitute teacher ideas and activities, including a free Substitute Teacher Activities pack, to prepare for your next personal day.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Unlocking the Power of Big Data in Education 

Big data in education is reshaping how schools identify learning needs and personalize instruction. Learn how thoughtful data use can help districts take meaningful action that supports every student.

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

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2025 Educator Confidence Report (ECR) Reveals a Hopeful Shift

The 2025 Educator Confidence Report (ECR) shows a hopeful shift in teacher outlook. Learn how technology is empowering educators and fueling optimism in classrooms.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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7 Small-Group Intervention Strategies 

Explore 7 small-group intervention strategies, plus download a free lesson plan template to support targeted instruction.

Amber Silverman

Shaped Contributor

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7 Strategies for Math Language Routines

Math language routines are defined and described, and strategies for math language routines are listed

Richard Blankman

Shaped Executive Editor

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8 Fun Writing Activities for Middle School Students

These fun writing activities for middle school students address the critical writing skills students need for high school and beyond.

Stephanie Nash

Product Marketing Director, K–12 ELD and Multilingual Learners