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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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Explore how teaching writing and providing writing practice instill skills in students that they can use throughout their academic career and beyond.

Amber Silverman
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As educators plan for the future, here are three strategies to consider when it comes to teacher professional development for now and in the next school year.

Dr. Amanda Patterson
National Director, Academic Planning and Analytics, HMH

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Take your class on learning adventures across the country and around the world. This is how to create a virtual field trip for students that will engage and delight them.

Katie Risolo Radovich
First-Grade Teacher

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

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

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Learn how to design an effective classroom management plan for you and your students.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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See how the integration of HMH’s Into Math program is spurring student growth in Bridgeport Public Schools after years of stagnation.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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Get the answers to commonly asked questions like, "What is personalized learning and why is it important?" Plus, we provide strategies to reach every learner in your classroom.

Jennifer Prescott
Shaped Contributor

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Effective coaching partnerships are grounded in a framework of instructional best practices and actionable strategies that help teachers connect their own growth to that of their students. Learn more about the HMH Coachly Coaching Framework.

Dr. Grant Atkins
Education Research Director, Professional Services

What Is Data-Driven Decision-Making in Education? A Closer Look

What is data-driven decision-making in education, and why is it so important? Learn how using data to drive instruction within the classroom is the most effective way to increase student achievement and growth.

Ashley Cruz
NWEA Consultant, State Professional Learning & Improvement Services, HMH

9 Common Formative Assessment Examples and Ideas

Read more about common formative assessment examples and ideas, both informal and formal assessment methods, and how to implement them in the classroom.

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

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A quick guide for how to start a student podcast, with tips and tricks for teachers for the whole recording process

Erik Palmer
Program Consultant, Into Reading and Into Literature

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Our first-day-of-school checklist for teachers will help get the new school year off to a great start.

Katie Risolo Radovich
First-Grade Teacher

What Is Adaptive Learning Technology?

Find out the answer to the question, “What is adaptive learning technology?” Plus, discover ways you can use adaptive learning programs in the classroom.

Aoife Dempsey
Senior Vice President Product Management, HMH

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Learn to address students' unique academic and behavioral needs with different types of classroom interventions.

Jennifer Corujo
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Superintendent of the Year Joe Gothard

Superintendent of the Year Joe Gothard talked with HMH about the achievement he's most proud of, the lessons he has learned from the implementation of new reading and math programs in Saint Paul, and his advice for fellow school leaders.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

Belonging School Kentwood

See how teachers and curricula work together to create a sense of belonging and academic success in the fourth most diverse district in the nation.

Christine Condon
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Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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Leadership coaching for principals serves as a catalyst for personal and professional growth. Explore what leadership coaching is and what some of the benefits are for your school and district.

Dr. Jessica Huizenga
Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools

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Provide students with plenty of opportunities to practice writing, incorporate feedback, and revise with these research-backed writing strategies for elementary students.

Katie Risolo Radovich
First-Grade Teacher

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