In today’s ever-changing, fast-paced world, students face numerous pressures that can take a toll on their mental well-being and overall health. While academic success is a priority, schools must also equip students with the knowledge and skills to navigate their emotions, cope with challenges, and support their peers.

Kendall Hunt and ASSISTments are excited to announce a strategic partnership that unites Kendall Hunt’s industry-leading math curriculum services with ASSISTments’ innovative digital practice and formative assessment platform. This collaboration is set to provide schools and districts with a comprehensive, streamlined solution for instruction, practice, and assessment, particularly for those implementing the Illustrative Mathematics (IM) curriculum using Kendall Hunt's print resources.

After almost nine months of sitting in a traditional classroom setting, how do you inspire students to pursue learning throughout the summer at home? You add enjoyment to it! During time outside of the classroom, children regularly engage in mental exercises throughout the summer, yet some students may experience a loss of mental strength.

Kendall Hunt is excited to announce that the BSCS Biology: Understanding for life program is the first high school science program to receive thumbs up from EdReports. These ratings signify that materials fulfill EdReports’ high standards for quality and usability.

The summer months are a great time for students to relax and have fun after working hard the past school year. However, this extra time off can be responsible for the learning loss that happens when students close the books and hit the road for summer vacation. This loss of academic knowledge can easily be reduced by incorporating learning activities to engage kids wherever your summer takes you.

Kendall Hunt just expanded their middle school science offerings with Anchored Science by Mi-STAR, putting solutions at the forefront of learning in combination with all existing KH science programs.

With the school year in full swing, teachers may be endlessly searching for ways to expand their effort as educators to create a positive classroom culture that nurtures individuality while also promoting engagement for every student.

Those lengthy summer breaks are great for checking in on one’s mental health but also leads to educations biggest enemy, summer learning loss. So, what is “summer learning loss”, the “summer slide”, and “brain drain”?

Kendall Hunt is excited to announce that the Illustrative Mathematics K–5 Math curriculum has met all three of the requirements from EdReports.

Meaningful parent involvement not only benefits the whole classroom, but every child you are teaching. This type of two-way communication is crucial for students’ academic and social success.

What if you could boost innovative group work in your classroom just by implementing randomized group creation? This concept offers more diversity within teams which has more benefits than non-diverse teamwork environments. Every individual has something to bring to the table and utilizing each student’s unique background maximizes efficiency in group work.

Factoring reverses the multiplication process, it helps us to understand more about the equations we are working with, and it is an integral part of business, scientific, and engineering operations. When I first learned about factoring, I learned that my first step should look like an “M” (shown below), and my final answer should include two sets of parentheses.

Throughout my time in grades K-12, memorization was a requirement and treated as a prerequisite to success. In first grade, my teacher had our class memorize one Spanish tongue-twister a week to present. In fourth and fifth grade, my teachers would line us all up against the whiteboard to recite the multiplication and division tables.

BSCS Biology and Kendall Hunt are teaming up to announce the next generation in a line of BSCS Biology programs: BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life. This newest addition in science offerings addresses the requirements of a changing discipline while simultaneously providing classrooms with accessible curricula that triggers an interest in science.

The books I love, someone else loved first.

The Old Man and the Sea: My dad took me to Borders to pick it out, because his dad read it to him as a kid. He read it to me every night for weeks.

Maybe this sounds familiar to you . . .

My first homework assignment for middle school, sixth-grade science was to draw a scientist. I couldn’t believe my luck; I loved drawing. Middle school was shaping up to be pretty easy. When I arrived at home, I immediately got out my colored pencils and paper and got to work. I drew a scientist with hair reminiscent of Einstein, round, Harry Potter-like glasses, and a long, white lab coat.

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Time and patience are key. As mentioned in part 2 of our blog series, realistically educators will need to balance an increase of instructional time or a multi-year approach to bridge learning gaps.

ConstructEd is a service offered to create, customize, and adopt K-12 print or digital needs easily and affordably. During the last few years, we have worked alongside districts to create a textbook that is truly theirs.

The biggest question on educator’s minds is how to best address learning loss. There is no simple answer and although ideas ranging from repeating a grade level, one-on-one tutoring, to summer school have been tossed around there is no “one solution” that meets individual student needs.

“A single platform to deliver high-quality digital curricula and engage students at home or in the classroom.”

Choice – that is what Kendall Hunt’s new partnership with digital platform provider Kiddom means for Illustrative Mathematics users. This new offering for grades K-12 provides a premium alternative to the currently free, digital Illustrative Mathematics by Kendall Hunt website.

Open educational resources offer a wide variety of tools to help students and teachers succeed in their classrooms. Kendall Hunt is proud to offer options like inquiryHub, OpenSciEd, and Illustrative Mathematics, where students can learn to achieve goals in the STEM field in the classroom.

Kendall Hunt Publishing K-12 Division Vice President Charley Cook presented Lynne Henwood, current Head of School for FlexSchool and President of the New Jersey Association for Gifted Children since 2018, with the 2020 Master’s & Specialist Award virtually at the NAGC 2020 kick-off event on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020.

Some students have returned to in-person learning with masks and social distancing guidelines put in place, while others continue to learn from home this school year through virtual learning. Both scenarios come with new and unique challenges, and as always, educators are rising to the challenge.

Know that you are not alone when it comes to planning for fall. No matter the ever changing possibilities regarding what the school year may look like, our partners at Illustrative Mathematics have a wealth of resources to share to assist you in your plans.

As many parents are well into month two of kids at home and overseeing remote or distance learning, many are facing burnout. The count down to the end of the school year adds to that feeling of letting things slide vs. pushing through to end the year strong.

Across the world, countries are being affected by COVID-19, and on March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the virus a pandemic. Around the globe, schools have closed for the foreseeable future as college campuses vacate and K-12 schools closed their doors.

CryptoClub offers students a different perspective of math curriculum. By applying basic mathematical concepts to the method of cryptography, the art of deciphering codes, students engage in fun games while simultaneously learning math.

The students of two middle schools in Dubuque, Iowa, are now able to visit the inside of a cell and explore the solar system thanks to a donation of five Pico Goblin virtual reality headsets preloaded with various science modules. Kendall Hunt made the donation on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, to  Washington Middle School and Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School.

We are excited to soon offer a curriculum that will help you inspire your high school students to learn and take charge of their financial future. The need for financial literacy has always been present, but the recognition for that need in our schools is steadily increasing.

Kendall Hunt Publishing K-12 Division Vice President Charley Cook presented Alissa Salazar Cress, Purdue University with the 2019 Masters & Specialist Award at NAGC 2019 on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

September 15 marks the celebration of Online Learning Day! It’s no secret that the addition of online learning components to curriculum is necessary for today’s modern classroom. Students start school with a strong understanding of technology and using tools to engage and pique students’ interest has proven to help them learn new concepts.

We are excited to announce we have been chosen as the manufacturing and distribution partner for OpenSciEd, a leader in the science Open Education Resource space.

Summer reading is vital to student success both in and out of the classroom. But, it is often hard to find the rights books that will keep them reading. This carefully selected list of books is intended to engage both male and female audiences all summer long!

We are proud to announce that our high school Discovering Mathematics series has been highly rated by EdReports.

5 Tips for Teachers to Finish the School Year Strong

These last couple of months of school can often be the most trying on teachers! Students are starting to see the prize at the end of the year that is summer vacation, and as the days move forward it can often be harder and harder to keep everyone focused on the present. Here are some quick tips.

1. Set your priorities.

With a growing concern over the lack of funding towards education, it seems a hard blow has hit Texas in terms of education woes.

“Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory."

                                                                                  -George S. Patton

A new year is in full swing. It’s never too late to adopt some New Year’s resolutions!

1. Work Smarter, Not Harder

It seems like all too often we spend our time at work and at home doing the same tasks over and over again. The other culprit? Distraction. Whether it’s your teacher friends who love to pop into your room and chat or the urge to check your smartphone too much, it seems like there is always something.

Kendall Hunt is excited to announce their much anticipated partnership with Illustrative Mathematics (IM), the author and developer of core mathematics curricula and professional learning resources.

Customizing may seem like a big project to take on, but with the help of Kendall Hunt we can streamline the process.

The TAGT Legacy Book Awards honor books published in the United States that not only have long-term potential for positively influencing the lives of gifted individuals, but in addition, contribute to the understanding, well-being, education and success of gifted and talented students.

Captivating the interest of high school students can be a daunting task, but what happens when you pair your science curriculum with a popular and accessible subject like forensic science? Read about one teacher's experience introducing and incorporating Forensic Science for High School into her school's science curriculum. 

Kendall Hunt Publishing K-12 Division Vice President Charley Cook presented Karen Brown, Gifted Program Mentor with the Paradise Valley Schools, Arizona, with the 2018 Masters & Specialist Award at NAGC 2018 on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 15, 2018, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Join us at NAGC in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the Minneapolis Convention Center, in booth #810, on Nov. 15-18, 2018!

Did you know that the purchase of Kendall Hunt’s Forensic Science for High School also gives you access to the online program, The Murder at Old Fields? The interactive lab activity gives students a chance to interact with real-life crime analysis, such as DNA testing. Students will travel to Long Island to investigate the double-murder of Alexander and Rebecca Smith.

My best friends and I finished our freshman year of college last May. As students, we studied a lot but listened to music even more. At school we had multiple playlists dedicated to different moods, styles, and activities. We listened to one playlist while we did homework, we blasted a different playlist while we exercised, and we kept another in the background while we just enjoyed each other’s company.

Casio America, Inc., a leading provider and pioneer of calculation and education technologies, announced its partnership with the Kendall Hunt Publishing Company to integrate Casio's new ClassPad.net calculation software into the Discovering Algebra, Discovering Advanced Algebra, and Discovering Geometry e-textbook series.

Visit us at NCTM in Washington D.C. in booth #373! Come see how ConstructEd, a division of Kendall Hunt, is changing the way K-12 curriculum is viewed.

We are excited to announce the addition of a new digital social studies offering that is now available to schools!

180 Days Podcast Hosts Karen Greenhouse and Tim Pope, talk with Lizzie Hull Barnes, the Director of Mathematics for the San Francisco Unified School District, about how they created customized curriculum to replace made-to-order textbooks in order to meet the needs of their students and teachers.

There seems to be a lot of talk recently about Inquiry Based

Bartholomew Consolidated (IN) recently created a one-semester math course for students who had successfully completed Algebra 2 that did not wish to take standard precalculus. This course covers traditional high school trigonometry topics without the same level of abstraction as a precalculus course.

Kern High School District in Bakersfield, California, delayed adopting new Algebra curriculum longer than most districts because they wanted to see what curriculum would be available for new standards and practices. They agreed they wanted something different than what they were using previously.

Inquiry-based science and hands-on learning are important components of the science curriculum offerings from Kendall Hunt Publishing. We believe that learning through doing allows students to experience what they are learning about in a way that cannot be obtained simply through reading or writing.

Kendall Hunt Publishing Director of K-8 Product Development & Sales Janet Meyers and Gifted Sales Consultant Barb Schoop accepted the 2017 Legacy Book Award for Curriculum Materials for the unit Mind Your Time during the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented Annual Conference Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Houston, Texas.

Kendall Hunt Publishing President Chad Chandlee presented Heather Vaughn, Assistant Director of Advanced Academics at The University of Texas at Austin, Utah High School, the 2017 Master’s & Specialist Award at NAGC 2017 Friday morning, Nov. 10, 2017, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Vaughn was selected because of her varied work on behalf of gifted children and her commitment to her own continuing education.

Part 1: Important Questions

“This is good. You are right. We’re convinced. Why isn’t this the way math is taught in more places? Why don’t more people get this?”

Earlier this week, Kendall Hunt Publishing Company announced a new division catering to the K-12 marketing. ConstructEd allows you to build curriculum in three simple ways: create, customize or adopt.

Here at Kendall Hunt, we have a very special employee to feature this month – one who has been with us for 40 years!

The month of June brings about Father’s Day, National Donut Day, the first official day of summer, and most importantly, a new KH Spotlight! Among these many things to celebrate in June, we’re celebrating Mrs. Angela Kearney.

Before you know it, you’ll be enjoying some well-earned time to relax this summer! Here are five ways you can work to get your classroom ready for back to school before you leave for the summer. Now we know that you’ll be putting in hours over the summer too, but why not set yourself up for success and relaxation from the beginning?

As educators, we are constantly looking for ways to promote cognitive thinking.  What does that look like?  How can we ensure opportunities that engage student’s thinking?

As we inch closer to warm weather and sunshine, let’s shed some light on another one of our valued employees! Jerilyn Hilse is a Curriculum Sales Coordinator with Kendall Hunt Publishing. Starting her career path in Florida, she is now based out of North Carolina. Jerilyn contributes fantastic experience and knowledge to our team.  

We want you to get to know the people behind our products! Starting this month, we will be featuring an author on our blog in our Author Spotlight series. Today, let’s get to know Michael Serra—author of Discovering Geometry.

Another month, another standout employee to recognize! Tim Pope is the K12 Curriculum Director here at Kendall Hunt. Tim works with schools, teachers, and authors to develop curriculum tools that will meet the diverse needs of today’s teachers and students.

Kendall Hunt College of William & Mary Language Arts title The Pursuit of Justice Teacher Guide, written by Mary Ann Yedinak, was named the 2016 Legacy Book Award recipient for Curricular Materials by the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented.  

Selena Robinson used William & Mary The Center for Gifted Education Social Studies curriculum The 1920s in America: A Decade of Tensions with her sixth grade daughter. Of using the program, she said, “This was a wonderful history lesson – one of my favorites ever in our homeschool.

Math Trailblazers® 4th Edition is a coherent, research-based, K–5 mathematics curriculum that reflects the goals and ideas of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Principles and Standards for School Mathematics and aligns with the Common Core State Standards

We love seeing how our gifted education offerings are being used in the classroom! This situation is especially unique. This Charleston school is using Project M³ for all of its students!

A former middle school math teacher, Danielle is a mother to five children 9 years old and under. She used Project M³: Mentoring Mathematical Minds Unraveling the Mystery of the MoLi Stone with her second and fourth graders who are both in third grade math. “The activities are very engaging,” Danielle said.

Krista, mother to three boys, ages 5, 11 and 15, used William & Mary The Center for Gifted Education Language Arts curriculum A World of Wild, Wacky, Wonderful Words with her 5-year-old, Daniel.

We are excited to welcome Pamela Weber Harris who recently joined the author group for Discovering Advanced Algebra. Harris joins the team of Ellen Kamischke, Eric Kamischke and Jerald Murdock. An updated version of Discovering Advanced Algebra will be available in January of 2017.

More than ever, the importance of STEM education is becoming more and more apparent in today’s ever changing world. According to the U.S. department of Commerce, careers in STEM are growing extremely quickly at 17% from 2008 to 2018 compared to other careers growing at a rate of 9.8%.

This spring, Kendall Hunt Publishing Company announced a partnership with Desmos, an ed-teach product known for offering an online graphing calculator. This fall, this digital math component will be integrated with Kendall Hunt’s Discovering Algebra.

As the weather gets colder and students spend more time cooped up indoors after heading home from school each day, there is no better time to stress the importance of reading at home. Encourage your students to spend some (or most) of that time reading. For some students, this will seem much more appealing than it will for others.

I had the privilege last month of spending a week in the Galápagos Islands working with math teachers as part of the Galápagos Conservancy’s Education for Sustainability in Galápagos program through a partnership with Teachers 2 Teachers International.  More than 270 Galapagos

All sights were set on Nashville at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) conference. NSTA celebrated their 64th annual conference, March 31-April 3, with over 7,800 in attendance. Attendees gathered to view the featured new editions of Forensics and BSCS: Biology, A Human Approach.