HMH AND NWEA
A Shared Vision for Teacher and Student Success
Shaping the Future of Education
A Path Forward Together
HMH and NWEA believe in the transformative power of education, and are deeply focused on helping all kids learn. Together, we have the opportunity to combine the best in assessment and curriculum, providing educators with even more valuable information to identify student needs, personalize instruction, and maximize outcomes for every learner.
We are thrilled at the potential this acquisition brings for K–12 educators, at a time when the connection between instruction and assessment is increasingly critical for student success.
HMH Acquires NWEA
HMH has completed its acquisition of research and educational services organization NWEA. Operating as a division of HMH, NWEA will continue to provide content-agnostic assessment solutions that precisely measure K–12 growth and proficiency for school districts.
Together, HMH and NWEA will harness the collective power of instruction and research-based insights to support educators in their efforts to drive better outcomes for students.
Frequently Asked Questions
General
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Why did HMH acquire NWEA?
Together, HMH and NWEA can better support teachers and students with research-backed curriculum and best-in-class assessments. HMH will deliver a holistic solution that helps educators understand how students are growing academically and what areas need the most focus to maximize growth. Most importantly, this solution will turn assessment insights into content recommendations that help teachers address student-specific skill gaps and advance student learning.
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How will HMH and NWEA operate going forward?
NWEA will operate as a division of HMH, with the NWEA name, brand, and assessment and learning solutions remaining the same. CEO Jack Lynch will continue to lead HMH and Chris Minnich will serve as president of NWEA.
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How will the proceeds of the acquisition be used?
Proceeds from the acquisition will now go to the formation of a new private foundation that will continue NWEA’s commitment to making a difference for students.
Products & Services
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Will customers still be able to use their current products from both HMH and NWEA?
HMH and NWEA will continue to support the full suite of products that educators rely on.
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Will any of the HMH or NWEA offerings change?
In the near term, there will be no changes to our offerings. In the future, NWEA assessment solutions will be integrated with HMH curriculum on HMH’s platform to create a new, combined offering that links interim assessment to instruction. NWEA will also continue to offer its platform-agnostic assessment solutions and there are no plans to discontinue its Instructional Connections program.
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Will NWEA Fusion be impacted?
NWEA Fusion, an annual gathering of educators, will continue as planned.
Customer Support
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Who can customers contact for support?
For HMH customer service or technical support, please continue to find help here.
For NWEA customer support, please visit our support page.
For HMH sales questions, please reach out to your HMH Account Executive.
For NWEA sales questions, please reach out to your NWEA Account Executive.
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Will my primary contacts at HMH or NWEA change?
Please continue to work with your current sales team member.
For HMH sales questions, reach out to your HMH Account Executive.
For NWEA sales questions, please reach out to your NWEA Account Executive.
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How will the acquisition impact current product and/or service commitments?
Rest assured that customer relationships will not be impacted. Our top priority is making the integration a seamless experience. Please contact your respective NWEA or HMH sales representative with further questions.
For HMH sales questions, reach out to your HMH Account Executive.
For NWEA sales questions, please reach out to your NWEA Account Executive.
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Will pricing, billing cycles, or payment terms change?
In the near term, there will be no changes to customer pricing, billing cycles, or payment terms.
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Will customers of HMH and NWEA receive two invoices?
In the near term, customers will receive two separate invoices from HMH and NWEA.
HMH customers should go here for payment information.
NWEA customers should refer to the payment information in their invoice or contact accountsreceivable@nwea.org.
Vendors should continue to send invoices to NWEA.
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Will customers need to sign new service agreements?
No, HMH and NWEA will honor existing service agreements.