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Tim Hamilton

Tim Hamilton serves as a senior manager of onboarding and training with Great Minds, the developer of Eureka Math, a cohesive Grades PK–12 math curriculum. He provides professional development nationwide to schools and districts that are implementing this curriculum. Previously, he taught Grades 6–12 mathematics and served as an instructional coach with Baltimore City Public Schools.

Tim Hamilton

The Makings of a High-Quality Science Curriculum

When it comes time to adopt a new program in your school or district, the process can feel quite overwhelming. You want to make the right decision...

Embracing Student-Led Instruction

When students feel like they have a voice in how their learning takes place, they often take additional initiative and engage more in lessons and...

Differentiation with Universal Design in Mind: Emphasis on All Learners

Equity should be prioritized as a central component in all educational improvement efforts. The 2018 Pew Center report on Diversity and...

Breaking Down the Next Generation Science Standards

NGSS, PE, DCI, CCC/CC, SEP. Do these abbreviations sound familiar but also look a bit like alphabet soup? There are many acronyms to keep up with...

How Do Authentic Assessments Help Teachers Identify Student Growth?

Assessing student progress is key for student development and teacher planning. PhD Science® uses three-dimensional, phenomenon-based tasks to assess...

Literacy Knowledge: The Relationship Between Reading and Writing

The Humanities team at Great Minds® stays updated on the current scientific research on literacy. We bring research to life in our curricula and make...

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