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and shaping the future of education.* 

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Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona

Podcast: Turning Appreciation into Action with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona

In honor of 2024 Teacher Appreciation Week, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joins HMH CEO Jack Lynch to discuss pressing issues in education, such as integrating AI in the classroom, tackling teacher burnout, and building respect for the teaching profession.

Teachers in America Latonia Grant

Podcast: Embracing Data and Planning with It Feat. Latonia Grant

Third grade teacher and HMH Teacher Ambassador Latonia Grant discusses how data has been a valuable tool in her planning and instruction. Plus she shares data-driven planning tips, like how to lead data talks with students and how to collaboratively plan with peers.

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Belonging School Kentwood

See how teachers and curricula work together to create a sense of belonging and academic success in the fourth most diverse district in the nation.

Christine Condon
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Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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Find out the answer to the question, “What is the role of assistive technology for ELL students in the classroom?” Plus, discover helpful tips and activity ideas for using technology in your classroom.

Dr. Giselle Carpio-Williams
Vice President Multilingual Advocacy & Content, HMH

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Explore the different types of assessments to monitor ELL students’ growth and progress and learn how to best use these assessments in your classroom.

Jennifer Corujo
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Learn about translanguaging and code-switching and how they relate to addressing the needs of multilingual learners.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

WF1943213 Shaped 2024 Blog Post What Is Academic Vocabulary Hero

Learn about what is academic vocabulary and find strategies for effective vocabulary instruction.

Jennifer Corujo
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WF1889402 Shaped 2024 Blog Post What is English Language Development Hero

Learn to support multilingual learners in English language development (ELD) with the following standards, strategies, and activities.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Find instructional strategies to teach vocabulary to English language learners.

Dana Leon
Shaped Contributor

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Try these 7 ELL strategies for reading success. Help your ELL students to engage with reading and foster a desire to connect with texts.

Rebecca Salinas
Learning Architect, HMH

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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What is scaffolding and how does it help ELL students? Read to learn about scaffolding for ELL students, including benefits and best practices.

Dana Leon
Shaped Contributor

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Explore the 6 levels of English language proficiency for ELL students to support your multilingual learners.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Learn how to use sentence frames for ELL students to support written and oral language development.

Jennifer Corujo
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WF1742327 Shaped 2023 Blog Post How to Support Multilingual Learners

Find best practices to support multilingual learners (MLLs) in the classroom.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Find strategies and best practices on how to build background knowledge for ELLs.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Find a collection of graphic organizer to help ELL students build vocabulary, compare and contrast, and activate prior knowledge.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Dr. Ivannia Soto specializes in second-language acquisition and systemic reform for English language learners. Here we share the accommodations for English language learners in the classroom that she says work best.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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Support your ELL students with writing strategies to build confident and capable writers.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Find out about HMH's new platform and program enhancements for back-to-school 2022.

Christine Condon
Shaped Editor-in-Chief

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Help prepare ELL students with support resources that benefit your multilingual learners.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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