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  Reading is a big part of our values here at TextbookHub whether reading for pleasure, or reading for advancing knowledge. Reading is amazing for many things including: advancing vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, increasing focus and much more! Truly understanding a book makes all of the difference in your review of it.   After completing…

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October is National Arts & Humanities Month

  The United States of America is home to many cultures and heritages. This is one of the reasons we have the nickname, The Melting Pot. We are home to many different individuals that come together and stand united in more ways than one. This is a reason  for celebration!...
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What you need to know about AP Exams

  While in highschool it’s common for students to enroll in AP courses. AP stands for Advanced Placement. This is beneficial to take while you are in high school because it gives you more opportunities compared to a general course. AP courses can earn you college credit, stand out on...
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Study Habits and Starting the Year off Right

After summer break, it can be hard to get back into a routine once school rolls around. We’ve been in the mindset of swimming, relaxing, sports, hanging out with friends and school is definitely the last thing on our minds.    In order to have a successful school year, it’s...
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College Essays: The Basics

  Conversations around your junior and senior year of high school are often focused on what your next steps will be, exploring college, military, career and other programs. For students planning on college, the questions center on what type of school, including size, location, and programs offered. Sometimes what you...
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Top 6 TextbookHub Staff Summer Reads

The Look of the Book: Jackers, Covers, & Art at the Edges of Literature by Peter Mendelsund – I’ll nearly always pick up a book about book covers and this one concentrated largely on the twentieth century. I appreciated hearing from designers on their process and interactions (or not) with...
Pros and Cons of Rigor and Acceleration

Approaches to Rigor

Recently we had the opportunity to present at a K-12 Conference and we hosted a roundtable on the Pros and Cons of Rigor and Acceleration.  Rigor is an important topic and always deserves attention. NAIS just shared an article on the “Dark Side of Rigor.”  It’s a great read with...
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Teacher Tips: Rest, Relax, Restore

After a long year of ups and downs, summer comes at a very welcoming time. Our teachers have expanded their everyday knowledge of teaching to include online learning, zoom meetings, extra emailing, internet collaborating, etc.  Now it’s time for our teachers to rest, relax, and restore. We have put together...
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TextbookHub’s new team member, Paola Herrera

Paola Herrera will be supporting customers on the East Coast as an Account Manager. After growing up attending K-12 private schools, Paola earned her Bachelor’s of Science from the University of Miami in Elementary Education and Special Education with a minor in Psychology. She also has a Master’s of Science...
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Anisa Hickey joins TextbookHub

TextbookHub welcomes Account Manager Anisa Hickey to the team. Anisa will be in our new Miami offices and support customers on the East Coast. Anisa brings experience as an Account Manager from her previous work in events. “My experience carries over well into TextbookHub, as Customer Service is my passion,”...
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Dr. Gemma Morales joins TextbookHub

TextbookHub is pleased to announce that Dr. Gemma Morales is joining our growing team in Miami. Gemma is a native of Miami and attended K-12 parochial schools before attending University of Southern California with a major in Linguistics and a minor in Spanish. As a research assistant, she worked with...
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Fun Ways to Celebrate Graduations in 2021

Graduation is a time to celebrate for students and their families. This year, the restrictions may still be a bit tighter than “normal,” but there are still some great ways to celebrate the recent grad!  Graduation Celebration Ideas for 2021 Parties indoors may still not be the safest way to...
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Successful Use of Summer

  Summertime is geared towards fun in the sun, rest, and relaxation. TextbookHub believes that students can keep their minds engaged all summer long. Summer reading and exploration is a great way to keep students fresh and eager for more. What can you do to help your student have an...