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and shaping the future of education.* 

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Connecting Math And Careers Getting Students Animated Thumb

Our “Connecting Math and Careers” series continues with strategies for inspiring students to consider a career in the field of animation.

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Navigating The Every Student Succeeds Act Well Rounded Curriculum Thumb

Our series on navigating ESSA continues with Dr. Lissa Pijanowski’s advice on how to develop a well-rounded curriculum.

Dr. Lissa Pijanowski
HMH Contributor

Use Reading Data To Encourage Students Independent Reading Thumb

As you assess students’ reading levels at the start of the school year, here are some strategies for supporting students in taking risks, expanding their reading choices, building skills—and becoming engaged independent readers.

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Navigating Essa An Update On Evidence Thumb

To help you execute on your ESSA planning and implementation, our Chief Research Officer, Francie Alexander, has an update on the evidence requirements outlined by the Department of Education.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

Whats The 1 Thing Educators Want Thumb

This key statistic from our 2017 Educator Confidence Report appeared recently in the USA Today Snapshot, indicating sentiments expressed by your education peers in the survey are resonating nationally.

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Third Annual Educator Confidence Report Thumb

HMH’s 2017 Educator Confidence Report is out, and general confidence levels are up. Find out how your peers are feeling about digital readiness, family engagement, the future of education, and more.

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Leading A Model School Move Beyond Your Own Status Quos Thumb

Wondering what makes successful schools and districts tick? In this series, “Leading a Model School,” 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 how school leader Rob Carroll inspires his teams to continuously transform South Heights Elementary.

Rob Carroll
Principal, South Heights Elementary School - Henderson, KY

Navigating Essa The Platform A New Definition Of Professional Development Thumb

What’s the best way to comply with ESSA’s requirements for Professional Development? Thought leader Sue Gendron offers valuable strategies for implementing sustainable job-embedded coaching in your schools.

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

Will You Be At The Apa Convention Thumb

HMH will be in booth # 305 at the APA Convention, sharing our expertise in the area of cognitive assessment and proudly sponsoring the APA’s School Psychology Division.

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Erik Palmer Makes The Argument At Ila For Building Strong Speaking And Writing Skills Thumb

How can we teach students to speak confidently? Thought leader Erik Palmer shares his insights during this brief ILA 2017 Facebook Live interview.

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May Navigating Essa 9

What are the qualities of a successful instructional leader? Continuing our series on ESSA, ICLE President Sue Gendron identifies five actions that are keys to success for school leaders—and their students.

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

The Engagement Factor And A Renewed Emphasis On Social Emotional Learning Thumb

This week in our ESSA series, HMH Chief Academic Officer Francie Alexander discusses the importance of SEL for student engagement and ways to support SEL efforts with research, measurement, and developing critical behaviors for success.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

Msc 2017

Feeling energized and encouraged, participants at the 25th Annual Model Schools Conference shared their experiences on social media. Find out what inspired them most about MSC 2017.

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Quad D Idea Lab Plants The Seed For Rigorous Learning Thumb

Teachers are exploring the quad, or rather Quad D, at the Model Schools Conference. These Idea Lab sessions have educators taking the role of students and discovering collaborative, creative learning activities that learners can explore at their own pace.

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Wondering what makes successful schools and districts tick? In this series, “Leading a Model School,” 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 how school leader Dwight Carter responded to a disruption to enhance school climate.

Dwight Carter
Principal, New Albany High School

Ensuring Access And Opportunity Thumb

EdTech thought leader Thomas Murray sheds light on the current state of Internet connectivity beyond the school walls in the U.S. and the importance of equitable access for all students.

Thomas C. Murray
Expertise: Digital Leadership

Focusing On Student Strengths Thumb

Dr. Temple Grandin shares her valuable experience and expertise in how to support students who may need to take a different path to college and career readiness.

Dr. Temple Grandin
Author, HMH

Number Sense What It Is And How To Develop It With Students Thumb

Singapore Math thought leader Andy Clark discusses the importance of developing number sense and shares classroom strategies.

Andy Clark
Math in Focus Grades 1-Course 3 U.S. Consultant and Course 2-Course 3 Writer

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