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What Teachers Really Think about the Science of Reading and the Role of AI in Education

Find out what teachers really think about two critical issues of our time: the science of reading and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. 

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Podcast: Getting Started With AI Featuring District Leaders Kris Hagel and John Yellowlees in WA on Teachers in America

Peninsula School District leaders Kris Hagel and John Yellowlees join us to discuss how to integrate and embrace AI in education. Plus, they share leading principles and strategies to guide students in using AI ethically.

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Lending a Hand: Classroom Jobs for Students

Learn more about classroom jobs for students and how they benefit everyone in the learning environment.

Alicia Ivory

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2024 Back-to-School Articles for Educators

Bookmark this page featuring our 2024 back-to-school articles for educators. It’s filled with the resources you need to start the school year off strong, from prepping for the first day, to classroom management strategies, and more.

Shaped Staff

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9 National Hispanic Heritage Month Activities for Students: A Celebration of Culture

Use these National Hispanic Heritage Month activities and lesson ideas to honor Hispanic American contributions and influences in our society.

Daniel Poremba

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Using Data in Education to Enhance Teaching and Learning

Explore best practices for using data in education to drive instruction.

Dr. Michael J. Bolz
Principal Learning Experience Designer, HMH

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Math Summative Assessment: Explanation and Examples

Summative assessment examples in math, along with a definition of what makes math assessment summative and how it compares to other types of assessment

Richard Blankman
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Science of Reading: Small-Group Instruction Strategies

This article shares ideas on how to integrate the science of reading and evidenced-based instructional techniques in small-group reading instruction.

Dr. Martha C. Hougen
National Consultant, Presenter, Researcher, and Author

Dr. Heather Haynes Smith
Associate Professor in the Department of Education, Trinity University

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Learning Styles vs. Multiple Intelligences

Comparison between learning styles vs multiple intelligences, describing the myth of learning styles and the theory of multiple intelligences

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NGSS and the Dimension of Crosscutting Concepts: Setting the Stage for Student Sense-Making in Science

Learn about the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Crosscutting Concepts and how teachers can use them to elicit student sense-making.

Peter McLaren
Executive Director of Next Gen Education

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Math Intervention That Works: A Math 180 Case Study

A case study of Math 180 is described and explained as part of the research that HMH conducts to test its intervention products

Richard Blankman
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How to Use Technology to Differentiate Instruction in the Classroom

Explore the challenges of differentiated instruction and how technology can help. Using technology to differentiate instruction assists in automating the process.

Kathleen Richards
Former HMH Senior Learning Scientist, ELA and Humanities

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Mathematical Discourse in the Classroom: A Prime Time for Discussion

Learn what mathematical discourse in the classroom is, along with how to use math discourse in the classroom.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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How and When Should You Transition away from Decodable Texts?

Learn strategies for transitioning students from decodable texts to authentic texts.

Dr. Shane Templeton
Foundation Professor Emeritus, Literacy Studies, University of Nevada, Reno; Into Reading Program Author

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Math Diagnostic Assessment: What It Is and How to Use It

Math diagnostic assessment is defined, explained, and compared to other types of assessment, such as formative assessment and summative assessment.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

Dr. Vytas Laitusis
Education Research Director, Supplemental & Intervention Math

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Changing Lives Through Intervention in Schools

Intervention in school is defined, and key insights into how to provide effective intervention are provided.

Dr. Bonnie Cochran
Director of Academic Planning and Analytics, HMH

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Active Learning vs. Passive Learning: What’s the Best Way to Learn?

Learn the difference between active learning vs passive learning and ways to combine both styles to highlight the effectiveness of each.

Brittany Rodriguez
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What Is the Purpose of Formative Assessment? A Look at the Process of Monitoring Student Growth

Here, we break down the answer to the frequently asked question: What is the purpose of formative assessment?

Dr. Vytas Laitusis
Education Research Director, Supplemental & Intervention Math

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What Is Inquiry-Based Learning? A Look into the Research and Practice

This articles explains what is inquiry-based learning and provides approaches and examples within education.

Dr. Phil Vahey
Director of Applied Learning Sciences, HMH

Dr. Michael J. Bolz
Principal Learning Experience Designer, HMH

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What Is Orthographic Mapping in Reading and Why Is It Important?

Learn about orthographic mapping, the cognitive process that we use to store and retrieve words by connecting their pronunciation, spelling, and meaning automatically.

Dr. Amy Endo
Education Research Director, Supplemental & Intervention Language & Literacy

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The 5E Model of Science Instruction

Learn how to implement the 5E model of science instruction and download a 5E science lesson to use in your classroom.

Jennifer Corujo
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Phonological Awareness and Phonics Strategies to Support Developing Readers

Try these phonological awareness strategies and phonics strategies in the classroom to help support developing readers

Renee Behring
Education Research Director, Core ELA

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Understanding UDL vs Differentiated Instruction

Understand UDL vs. differentiated instruction and how to use each to instruct and assess students in the classroom

Dr. Phil Vahey
Director of Applied Learning Sciences, HMH

Claire Benedikt
Principal UX Designer, Accessibility & Inclusive Design, HMH

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