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Leading a Model School: Move Beyond Your Own Status Quos

Wondering what makes successful schools and districts tick? In this series, “Leading a Model School,” we ask principals and superintendents from across the country to share the secrets behind the recent gains and successes in their schools and districts. Find out how school leader Rob Carroll inspires his teams to continuously transform South Heights Elementary.

Rob Carroll
Principal, South Heights Elementary School - Henderson, KY

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Introducing the Teachers of Beastie Hall: Meet Mrs. Wordy

Our tour of iRead’s Beastie Hall continues with Mrs. Wordy’s Word Play Classroom. See how children learn to build bigger words by understanding word parts.

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Why Publish in the Classroom?

Poet, educator, literacy advocate, and best-selling author Kwame Alexander discusses the value of classroom publishing in developing self-confident, engaged students.

Kwame Alexander
HMH Author

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Introducing the Teachers of Beastie Hall: Next Stop, Mr. Seemore’s Sight Words Classroom

Our tour of iRead’s Beastie Hall online classrooms continues with a visit to the Sight Words Classroom of Mr. Seemore, who helps children learn high-frequency words.

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Moving from a traditional teacher-centered approach to upside-down teaching in math

The Spark interviews national mathematics thought leader Cathy Seeley on the state of mathematics instruction in the U.S.

Dr. Cathy Seeley
Author

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The path to reading proficiency by Grade 3: Systematic, explicit instruction

Our youngest learners are being more challenged than ever to attain reading proficiency, making systematic, explicit instruction in foundational skills more vital than ever.

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Creating Compelling and Memorable Educational Experiences for Young Learners: An Interview with HMH Partner Kids Discover

We had the opportunity to speak with Ted Levine, President and CEO of Kids Discover, an HMH Partner and educational publisher of high-interest nonfiction for kids. Ted discussed current trends he recognizes in the education space, Kids Discover's core mission and the company's approach to creating fun, bold and engaging content. Here's what he had to say.

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Resistant Reader? 5 Tips to Encourage Young Children to Embrace Reading

Creative ways to encourage Pre-K through Grade 2 children to embrace reading.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

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Leading Model Schools: Our Lewis & Clark Journey

Principal Dr. Kyle Palmer explains how his elementary school has transformed from a traditional school into a more future-ready school, with collaboration, innovation and risk-taking at its core.

Dr. Kyle Palmer
Principal, Lewis and Clark Elementary

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9 Resources for Coding & Computer Science

In celebration of Computer Science Education Week this week, we’ve compiled a list of 9 apps and resources created by the variety of providers on HMH Marketplace.

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The Spark News Roundup: Ideas Worth Sharing

In this edition of The Spark News Roundup, we take a closer look at how some schools are introducing new and innovative practices into their classrooms, from scheduling four recesses a day, to embracing a more interactive approach to preschool math instruction through the use of talking puppets.

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The Elementary and Middle School Guide for Back to School Books

As kids head back to school, HMH Chief Academic Officer Francie Alexander shares some elementary and middle school-level books to help ease the transition from summer to fall.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

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What Does Brain Science Research Say Students Should be Reading?

Dr. Laurie E. Cutting
Professor, Vanderbilt University

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HMH’s Curious World Tour Hits the Road

HMH announces Curious World Tour, an immersive, playful learning experience for kids and families in communities nationwide.

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Next Generation Science Standards: The Times, They are a-Changing

HMH Program Author Michael DiSpezio explains the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and how they help guide effective science instruction.

Michael DiSpezio
Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

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Word Problems vs. Problem Solving: Are Students Problem Solving While Doing Word Problems in Math Class?

Math Solutions Development Manager Mary Mitchell analyzes the difference between word problems and problem solving in the math classroom.

Mary Mitchell
Professional Learning Program Designer

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Attentive Listening: An Overlooked Component of Academic Interaction

HMH program author Kate Kinsella, Ed.D. offers insights and strategies to support English learners in becoming focused listeners in the classroom.

Dr. Kate Kinsella
Author, English 3D; Co-Author, Read 180®; Teacher Educator, Researcher; CEO, Dr. Kate Kinsella & Associates

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Sparking Curiosity with STEAM Activities for Young Learners

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math---all essential skill areas for our children in their future. Introducing STEAM skills and activities early encourages young minds and taps into their natural curiosity.

Susan Magsamen
Former Senior Vice President of Early Learning

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