Educational Leadership Articles & Resources

Use this quick math program review to evaluate instructional quality, system coherence, and opportunities for stronger student outcomes.

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.

What helps data actually shape classroom practice? Explore how connected coaching links assessment, planning, and professional learning to support daily instructional decisions.

Learn about the characteristics of high-quality assessment in education, plus get tips for selecting them.

See how one school system created a unified approach to instruction—aligning curriculum, professional learning, and feedback into a clear, scalable playbook.

Not all technology use is the same. Learn why thoughtful, instructionally designed tools—used with purpose and guardrails—can support student learning when leaders focus on quality, safety, and outcomes.

Use this 10-minute ELA curriculum audit to quickly scan your school’s full ELA system for research-aligned literacy indicators, identify gaps, and plan next steps

Discover how one school uses data-driven intervention to accelerate learning, close gaps, and boost student confidence.

Stronger math outcomes start with coherence. Learn how aligned curriculum, professional learning, and AI policy make the difference.

In 2026, the top trends in education aren't about adding more technology to classrooms or chasing the next shiny idea. They’re about making better use of what schools already have. Take a look.

Learn how Arlington ISD in Texas strengthened its MTSS model with data-driven practices and high‑impact interventions like Read 180 and Math 180.

Discover how HQIM 2.0 moves beyond static curriculum to empower teachers with adaptable, data-driven tools—helping them plan, act, and teach with confidence.

Explore grade-level, student group, and state data—and learn actionable strategies to accelerate reading progress beyond the latest test results.

The 2025 Educator Confidence Report (ECR) shows a hopeful shift in teacher outlook. Learn how technology is empowering educators and fueling optimism in classrooms.

Discover the latest trends in educational technology in 2025 and how they’re shaping the future of teaching and learning.

Discover why a positive school culture drives engagement, achievement, and resilience—and learn seven actionable steps to build it.

Learn how education data, when used wisely, helps make great teaching possible and improves student outcomes.

Lessons learned after looking back at 5 years of Teacher's Corner on Ed, HMH’s learning platform

Read more about the future of education in the age of AI and how it must remain human-centered, curriculum-connected, and teacher-led.

Take our quiz to see how well your school or district uses data to inform instruction, and get resources for building a more cohesive data culture.

Educators’ confidence isn’t just a sentiment – it’s a strategy. Learn how impacts everything from teacher retention to instructional effectiveness to willingness to adopt new tools and practices.

When we have the data and we know what’s working, change shouldn’t come only once every six years. Read more about how real-time data can accelerate adoption cycles and student growth.

Julie Grove, Vice President of Product Management and Strategy for Mathematics at HMH, tackles the question: math is deeply relevant to everyday life, so why doesn’t it always feel that way in a classroom?

Take our quick quiz to reflect on your current practices, identify blind spots, and take the first step toward a more cohesive instructional system.

Do you want to improve student literacy outcomes? Consider deploying these HQIM implementation strategies to drive student success.

The Liberty School District in California is seeing strong results with a new solution that combines high-quality math curriculum, the most accurate assessments available, and planning tools that save teachers time.

Learn more about defining and improving your school culture with helpful tips and a planning template.

Learn the difference between school climate and school culture and how both play important roles in shaping a welcoming and supportive learning environment.

From AI-generated learning podcasts to the reduction in EdTech sprawl, these are the current trends in education to watch in 2025.

Explore the common barriers to curricular alignment and actionable steps leaders can implement to foster coherence, collaboration, and long-term success.

Learn about how educators are embracing technology in our 10th annual Educator Confidence Report and how they feel about the current state of education.