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The Thinking Classroom and High-Quality Instruction in Math 

See how Building Thinking Classrooms practices can work with high-quality math curriculum to promote student thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving

Virginia Franco
Director, Learning Experience Design, HMH

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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How Leaders Can Run a 10-Minute K–12 Math Program Review 

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

Onalee Smith
Shaped Contributor

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What We Learned from an Independent Review of Into Reading

Learn what an independent review revealed about Into Reading and how evidence-based evaluation supports high-quality literacy instruction.

Jim O’Neill
President, Core and Supplemental Solutions

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Assessment Articles & Resources for Teachers

Explore assessment articles and resources for educators, including strategies for measuring student progress and using results to inform instruction.

Christen Spehr
Shaped Editor

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How Into Math Uses Open Middle Tasks to Build Thinking Classrooms

Discover how Open Middle math problems create space for “safe failure,” helping students think, iterate, and explore in a thinking classroom.

Kailey Rhodes
Shaped Contributor

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Parent-Teacher Collaboration Strategies: Partnering with Families and Caregivers

Explore parent/caregiver-teacher collaboration strategies that help educators build strong family partnerships and support student success throughout the school year.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Data-Driven Instruction Articles & Resources for Teachers

Discover data-driven instruction articles and resources with strategies for using student data to guide teaching and support learning.

Christen Spehr
Shaped Editor

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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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Professional Learning Articles & Resources for Teachers

Explore professional learning articles and resources with strategies, insights, and ideas to support educator growth and strengthen instruction.

Christen Spehr
Shaped Editor

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5 Little Teaching Moves to Increase Student Engagement

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