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and shaping the future of education.* 

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In this four-post series, we will be highlighting the winners of HMH’s Spark a Story writing contest.

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Travelling Beyond The Classroom Walls With Virtual Reality Thumb

Author and science educator Michael DiSpezio gives us a glimpse into the instructional possibilities of leading virtual field trips using simple VR technology.

Michael DiSpezio
Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

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In this four-post series, we will be highlighting the winners of HMH’s Spark a Story writing contest.

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Navigating Essa Empowerment Build Your Theory Of Action Thumb

Our series on navigating ESSA continues with best practices and resources from thought leader Sue Gendron on how to develop, implement, and monitor your Theory of Action.

Sue Gendron
Former President, International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE)

Next Stop Mr Seemores Sight Words Classroom Thumb

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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Top Takeaways From Our Literacy Experts Thumb

HMH’s spring Lead the Way to Literacy Leadership Talks have wrapped up, and we’d like to leave you with some collected wisdom from our experts.

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How Essa Helps Us Focus On Every Student Thumb

Our series on navigating ESSA continues with valuable planning advice from thought leader and ICLE President Sue Gendron, beginning with advancing equity.

Sue Gendron
Former President, International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE)

Goals And Strategies In Reading Writing And In Life Thumb

Author, literacy expert, and guest speaker at the upcoming Model Schools Conference, Jennifer Serravallo offers tips for helping students keep their focus on reaching their goals in reading and writing.

Jennifer Serravallo
Author

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Assessment specialist Dr. Julie Alonzo, who took part in our final Leadership Talks webinar series, and expands upon the topic of fine-tuning reading assessment for English learners.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt continues to honor the winners of the 2017 180 Student Awards. We are proud to share the inspiring stories of our System 44 honorees.

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The E In Essa Thumb

HMH Chief Research Officer Francie Alexander kicks off our series on navigating the Every Student Succeeds Act with important insights on equity, evidence, efficacy—and more.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

Meet Mr Sounders Thumb

As we continue to introduce the animated teachers of iRead’s Beastie Hall, discover how Mr. Sounders systematically introduces students to the 44 sounds of the English language, and more.

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Nine Students Are Recognized By Their Teachers Thumb

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has just announced the winners in this year’s Student 180 Awards. We are proud to share the inspiring stories of our READ 180 honorees.

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Three Math Students Recognized Thumb

This week, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced the winners of the 2017 180 Student Awards. We are proud to share the inspiring stories of our MATH 180 honorees.

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

Dr. Cathy Seeley
Author

How A Model Schools Conference Inspired Dramatic Academic Gains Thumb

In their recent Lead the Way to Literacy webinar panel discussion, Dr. Lamont Repollet and Sancha Gray, the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Instruction from the Asbury Park School District, discuss how they have transformed their district.

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Wondering what makes successful schools and districts tick? In this series, “Leading Model Schools,” 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 what’s happening in Westfield School District.

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Introducing The Teachers Of Beastie Hall First Stop Thumb

Miss A and Coach Z, two of the animated teachers of iRead’s Beastie Hall, focus on phonological awareness and alphabet knowledge in a systematic and fun way to help children acquire foundational skills.

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