A multi-million-euro partnership with the Jordan Book Center (JBC) will introduce HMH’s core print and digital products, as well as professional development and adaptation services, to schools in Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Oman, Israel and Palestine.

The deal will meet a growing demand amongst schools in the region for cutting edge educational technology, as more and more educational systems choose a blended learning approach which incorporates both print and digital modes of instruction. Combined with assessment and professional development services, HMH’s portfolio will deliver results-driven solutions which advance student achievement and increase teacher effectiveness.

Speaking at the Frankfurt Book Fair, JBC Chairman Gabi Sharbain commented: “JBC is delighted to have entered into this partnership with HMH at an exciting time for education in the Middle East. With an increasing emphasis placed on the importance of K–12 education across the region, the blend of JBC’s thorough understanding of market needs and HMH’s world-class product is a perfect match. This partnership will bring obvious benefits to both parties, but more importantly a dramatic impact to the quality of resources made available to learners and teachers across the region.”

HMH’s award-winning portfolio of digital products, including Destination Math, Destination Reading, the Edmark House Series, Reader Rabbit and Mighty Math, will also become available to more than 400 schools in Lebanon through an exclusive partnership with Levant Distributors. A similar distribution agreement with Tihama will also see HMH digital software become available in Saudi Arabia, further extending HMH’s reach within the Middle East.

“As the world’s largest provider of educational products and solutions for pre-K–12 learning, we are delighted to work hand in hand with the Jordan Book Center, Levant and Tihama to bring our portfolio of award-winning products to the Middle East. The digital expertise of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, combined with the local knowledge and reach of these three esteemed companies, will transform teaching and learning in classrooms throughout the region.” said Terry Nealon, International Publishers Senior Vice President, HMH.