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Why HMH Performance Suite Is "Huge" for Liberty Elementary: A Conversation with Learning Director Lisa Nelson

Learn how HMH Performance Suite with Into Math helped Liberty Elementary students improve their math scores.

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How to Align Instruction with the Science of Reading

Discover five key principles that policymakers, district leaders, and educators should keep in mind to help drive stronger, more equitable literacy outcomes.

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Professional Learning Goals for Teachers: Setting Purposeful Growth at Every Level

Michelle White

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6 Ways to Connect Core Instruction to Adaptive Learning and Tailored Intervention

With diverse learning needs and limits on teachers’ capacity int he classroom, here are six practical strategies for connecting core instruction to tailored intervention and adaptive practice.

Mary Resanovich

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How to Lesson Plan for New Teachers

Find helpful lesson planning tips and resources for new teachers.

Jennifer Corujo

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How do we strengthen teaching and learning at this pivotal moment?

Read more about the future of education in the age of AI and how it must remain human-centered, curriculum-connected, and teacher-led.

Lindsay Dworkin
NWEA SVP of Policy and Government Affairs, HMH

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4 Different Types of Classroom Management Styles for Teachers

Explore 4 classroom management styles and learn practical tips to help you with developing a style of your own. Plus, take our quick quiz to reveal your classroom management style and find resources that best fit you and your approach.

Jennifer Corujo
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6 Ways to Connect Core Instruction to Adaptive Learning and Tailored Intervention

With diverse learning needs and limits on teachers’ capacity int he classroom, here are six practical strategies for connecting core instruction to tailored intervention and adaptive practice.

Mary Resanovich
NWEA Lead Assessment Designer, HMH

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Quiz: How Strong Is the Data Culture in Your School or District?

Take our quiz to see how well your school or district uses data to inform instruction, and get resources for building a more cohesive data culture.

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Educators’ confidence is rising—how do we sustain long-term growth?

Educators’ confidence isn’t just a sentiment – it’s a strategy. Learn how impacts everything from teacher retention to instructional effectiveness to willingness to adopt new tools and practices.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

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Classroom Rules and Procedures for Elementary Students

This blog explores one teacher’s take on classroom rules and procedures for elementary students—a one-rule classroom approach and the procedures that support it.

Beckah Sipes
Fifth-Grade Teacher

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35 Fun Halloween Writing Prompts & Ideas

Have some spooky fun with your students while exercising their critical thinking skills using these Halloween writing prompts and journal ideas.

Carey Blankenship-Kramer
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7 Classroom Math Center Ideas and Activities

Classroom math center ideas and activities for K-8 students to engage in small-group math activities.

Ana Berry
Instructional Designer, HMH

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Curriculum isn’t static—so why are state adoption cycles? 

When we have the data and we know what’s working, change shouldn’t come only once every six years. Read more about how real-time data can accelerate adoption cycles and student growth.

Jim O’Neill
President, Core and Supplemental Solutions

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What Is the “Singapore Math” Method and What Makes It Effective?

Find out what is the Singapore Math method and what makes it effective with the HMH program Math in Focus: Singapore Math by Marshall Cavendish

KT Browne
Marketing Manager, HMH

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Best Practices for Repeated Reading in Intervention

Unlock the full potential of repeated reading in intervention with these proven steps.

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

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Understanding the Academic Intervention Process

Learn how academic intervention can help close learning gaps and improve student academic achievement.

Donna Pappas
Regional Consultant, HMH

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Teaching Math Through Theater: 5 Activities

Get activity ideas to teach math through theater and learn about the math that happens on Broadway

Richard Blankman
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Why Does It Matter How We Talk About Math?

Julie Grove, Vice President of Product Management and Strategy for Mathematics at HMH, tackles the question: math is deeply relevant to everyday life, so why doesn’t it always feel that way in a classroom?

Julie Grove
VP of Product Management and Strategy for Mathematics at HMH

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Quiz: Are Learning Needs Going Unmet in Your Schools?

Take our quick quiz to reflect on your current practices, identify blind spots, and take the first step toward a more cohesive instructional system.

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How to Lesson Plan for New Teachers 

Find helpful lesson planning tips and resources for new teachers.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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NYC Reads Delivers Record Literacy Gains

Learn more about the success of the NYC Reads program and how it ensures every student has access to high-quality literacy materials and the support to use them well.

Lindsay Dworkin
NWEA SVP of Policy and Government Affairs, HMH

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13 Fun Classroom Team-Building Activities 

Build a collaborative environment and strong student relationships with these fun classroom team-building activities.

Irene Yimmongkol

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