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Creating Compelling and Memorable Educational Experiences for Young Learners: An Interview with HMH Partner Kids Discover

We had the opportunity to speak with Ted Levine, President and CEO of Kids Discover, an HMH Partner and educational publisher of high-interest nonfiction for kids. Ted discussed current trends he recognizes in the education space, Kids Discover's core mission and the company's approach to creating fun, bold and engaging content. Here's what he had to say.

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Resistant Reader? 5 Tips to Encourage Young Children to Embrace Reading

Creative ways to encourage Pre-K through Grade 2 children to embrace reading.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

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The Spark News Roundup: Ideas Worth Sharing

In this edition of The Spark News Roundup, we highlight a California early learning campaign to shrink language disparities by installing conversation prompts into playgrounds, an innovative scaffolding technique for teaching English-language learners, how America’s academic approaches differ from the rest of the world, and more.

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Leading Model Schools: Our Lewis & Clark Journey

Principal Dr. Kyle Palmer explains how his elementary school has transformed from a traditional school into a more future-ready school, with collaboration, innovation and risk-taking at its core.

Dr. Kyle Palmer
Principal, Lewis and Clark Elementary

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9 Resources for Coding & Computer Science

In celebration of Computer Science Education Week this week, we’ve compiled a list of 9 apps and resources created by the variety of providers on HMH Marketplace.

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Learning Happens Everywhere: 5 Ways to Prepare Young Learners for the Classroom

As little ones continue to grow, there are many ways that families and caregivers can help them get ready for the more formal learning environment of Kindergarten. Here are five ways to help prepare young learners for the classroom.

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The Spark News Roundup: Ideas Worth Sharing

In this edition of The Spark News Roundup, we take a closer look at how some schools are introducing new and innovative practices into their classrooms, from scheduling four recesses a day, to embracing a more interactive approach to preschool math instruction through the use of talking puppets.

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The Elementary and Middle School Guide for Back to School Books

As kids head back to school, HMH Chief Academic Officer Francie Alexander shares some elementary and middle school-level books to help ease the transition from summer to fall.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

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The K-2 Guide for Back to School Books

As kids head back to school, HMH Chief Academic Officer Francie Alexander shares some K-2 books to help ease the transition from summer to fall.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

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What Does Brain Science Research Say Students Should be Reading?

Dr. Laurie E. Cutting
Professor, Vanderbilt University

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And We’re Off! The Curious World Tour Takes New York

HMH shares a recap of the Curious World Tour kickoff event at New York’s Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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HMH’s Curious World Tour Hits the Road

HMH announces Curious World Tour, an immersive, playful learning experience for kids and families in communities nationwide.

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Summer Learning Tips

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt shares some tips around how to keep kids active, both mentally and physically, during the summer months.

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The Committee in Our Heads, Part III: The Effect of Committee Breakdowns… Nature and Nurture

David Dockterman, Ed.D. explains how nature and nurture impact the functionality of our subcommittees in the third post of his five-part “Brain Talk” series.

Dr. David Dockterman
Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education

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Next Generation Science Standards: The Times, They are a-Changing

HMH Program Author Michael DiSpezio explains the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and how they help guide effective science instruction.

Michael DiSpezio
Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

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Motivating and Supporting All Young Readers with Dr. Anne Cunningham

HMH SVP of Early Learning Susan Magsamen talks with Dr. Anne Cunningham about why reading is a key component for healthy cognitive and socio-emotional development, and how to create literacy-rich environments for all kids.

Susan Magsamen
Former Senior Vice President of Early Learning

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Word Problems vs. Problem Solving: Are Students Problem Solving While Doing Word Problems in Math Class?

Math Solutions Development Manager Mary Mitchell analyzes the difference between word problems and problem solving in the math classroom.

Mary Mitchell
Professional Learning Program Designer

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From Research to Recess: Recapping SXSWedu

HMH SVP of Early Learning Susan Magsamen reflects on the 2016 SXSWedu Conference and her panel discussion about how early learning experiences impact healthy development.

Susan Magsamen
Former Senior Vice President of Early Learning

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