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High-Quality Instructional Materials: Tools for Successful Learning Outcomes
Unpack the essential elements of effective math instruction with this in-depth eBook that centers the teacher as a skilled artisan and instructional materials as their tools.

Unlocking Connections: How to Use Hexagonal Thinking in Your Social Studies Classroom
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Strategies for Bringing the Slingshot Challenge to Your K–12 Classroom
The National Geographic Society, with support from Allen Family Philanthropies, is launching the 2026 Slingshot Challenge, which provides a platform for youth to voice ideas about the future of conservation work.