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Closing the Gap Between Data and Decisions: From Scattered Data to One Clear Picture

Tier 1 instruction is where learning happens, but too often, data doesn’t translate into action. Discover how HMH Pulse turns assessment insights into clear, next-day instructional decisions teachers can trust.

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How to align multilingual instruction with the science of reading

Is AI improving learning—or just performance?

AI can make learning faster—but are we improving performance or deep thinking where it matters most?

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The 2026 Educator Confidence Report (ECR) Findings You Might Have Scrolled Past

We break down three data points from the 2026 ECR and what they mean for your AI strategy.

Brenda Iasevoli

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Hillsborough's Results-Driven Reading Growth Strategy

Discover how Hillsborough County Public Schools partnered with HMH to improve literacy outcomes through Read 180, implementation fidelity, and shared accountability.

Richard Blankman

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Reframing MTSS for Multilingual Learners: Designing Systems That Build on Students’ Strengths

Learn how to reframe MTSS for multilingual learners through an asset-based approach that strengthens tier 1 instruction and guides effective intervention and support

Rosanna Morillo

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Translanguaging Strategies in the Classroom

Learn what translanguaging means in education and explore strategies and best practices for supporting multilingual learners by building on their full linguistic repertoires.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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All Standards, All Students: Reimagining K–8 Science Learning for Multilingual Students 

Discover how NGSS-aligned science instruction helps multilingual learners build scientific understanding and language skills through hands-on, collaborative learning experiences.

Aaron Levy
Content Specialist, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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The Secret Menu of Student Engagement: 5 Teaching Moves That Work

Discover five small but powerful teaching moves that can boost student engagement and help students connect more deeply with lessons.

Leah LeComte
Center for Model Schools consultant

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Why a New Definition of Dyslexia Matters

The revised definition of dyslexia reflects what we've learned from years of research and helps correct common misconceptions about identification. Learn what the changes mean for educators and how they can support earlier, more effective intervention for struggling readers.

Tiffany Peltier

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Why Knowledge Building Matters in the Science of Reading

Explore how knowledge building supports reading comprehension within the science of reading, plus get practical strategies for building background knowledge.

Kellee Joseph
HMH Curriculum and Content Manager

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Are All NGSS-Built Curricula Also High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)?

Learn about what defines HQIM in science, how it connects to NGSS and three-dimensional learning, and what district leaders should look for when evaluating programs.

Ann Pearson
Shaped Contributor

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Reframing MTSS for Multilingual Learners: Designing Systems That Build on Students’ Strengths

Learn how to reframe MTSS for multilingual learners through an asset-based approach that strengthens tier 1 instruction and guides effective intervention and support

Daisy Salazar-Garza
Director of Multilingual Learner Enablement at HMH

Rosanna Morillo
Multilingual Learner Product Enablement Specialist at HMH

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What Is Tier 2 Intervention in Education? 

Learn what is Tier 2 intervention in education, including how it relates to MTSS, special education, Tier 1 core instruction, and Tier 3 intervention

Amber Silverman
Shaped Contributor

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What is Ontology and Why It Matters to Educators 

Learn how the Pulse ontology connects standards, skills, assessments, and curriculum to help educators make more informed instructional decisions.

Dr. Tyler Matta
Vice President of Learning Science Engineering, NWEA

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2026 Science of Reading Articles and Resources for Teachers

Discover science of reading articles and resources for teachers that connect research to instruction with practical strategies and expert insights.

Christen Spehr
Shaped Editor

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Seeing Strength: Affirming Multilingual Learners for More Effective Instruction and Intervention

Discover asset-based strategies for supporting multilingual learners, affirming their strengths, and improving instruction and intervention.

Daisy Salazar-Garza
Director of Multilingual Learner Enablement at HMH

Rosanna Morillo
Multilingual Learner Product Enablement Specialist at HMH

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Multilingual Learners and Math Discourse

Explore strategies for supporting multilingual learners through math discourse. Plus find downloadable mathematical language routine cards to use in your classroom.

Margaret Seclen
HMH Content Specialist

Rosa Salinas
HMH STEM Content Specialist

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2026 First-Day-of-School Icebreakers for All Grades

As you return to the classroom for back-to-school, try these 2026 first-day-of-school icebreaker activities to develop a sense of normalcy among students and build community.

Shaped Staff

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From Implementation to Impact: How Ottawa ESD Achieved Nearly 90% of a Year's Literacy Growth by Midyear

See how Ottawa ESD partnered with HMH to connect instruction, assessment, and data through HMH Performance Suite Into Reading, helping students achieve nearly a year's expected literacy growth by midyear.

Onalee Smith
Shaped Contributor

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AI Tools for Text Scaffolding: Supporting Access Without Lowering Expectations 

See how HMH’s Text Scaffolder can help teachers create possible entry points into complex texts, support language development, and make rigorous learning more accessible.

Onalee Smith
Shaped Contributor

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Differentiated Instruction vs. Personalized Learning

This article walks through differentiated instruction vs. personalized learning, how they work together, and strategies for both.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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Intervention Articles and Resources for Teachers

Browse our intervention articles and resources to find articles to support your students and help close the learning gap in your classroom.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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Special Education Professional Development for Teachers: Building Capacity That Improves Student Outcomes

What does special education professional development for teachers look like? And how can school and district leaders build systems that help educators continuously grow? Here’s a closer look at what effective professional learning involves and how to put it into practice.

Dr. Suzanne Jimenez
Director of Academic Planning and Data Analytics at HMH

Dr. Zabrina Cannady
Director of Professional Learning, The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE)

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