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Leading a Model School: How Reflection Helped Us Create a Positive School Climate in the Wake of a Disruption

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

June 25, 2017

Ensuring Access and Opportunity: Supporting At-Home Connectivity

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

June 19, 2017

Focusing on Student Strengths

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

June 15, 2017

Number Sense, What It Is and How to Develop It with Students

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

June 12, 2017

Getting Buy-in and Dealing with Resistance

Dr. Susan Szachowicz shares successful strategies for building consensus—and negotiating resistance—when undertaking school- or district-wide initiatives.

Dr. Susan Szachowicz
Senior Fellow, Brooklyn High School

June 8, 2017

What Makes Educational Technology Effective?

Stevin Smith, from HMH Technical Services, offers two key guiding questions for districts planning technology acquisitions.

Stevin Smith
Senior Vice President of Technical Services, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

June 7, 2017

Navigating the Every Student Succeeds Act: Empowerment—Build Your Theory of Action

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)

June 1, 2017

Navigating the Every Student Succeeds Act: How ESSA Helps Us Focus on Every Student and the Whole Student

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)

May 24, 2017

Moving from a traditional teacher-centered approach to upside-down teaching in math

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

Dr. Cathy Seeley
Author

May 15, 2017

How a Model Schools Conference Inspired Dramatic Academic Gains in a Struggling District

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.

Shaped Staff

May 3, 2017

Learning by Design

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, Dr. Lissa Pijanowski empowers teachers to design authentic, challenging, and engaging learning. Try her reflection on your own positive learning experiences.

Dr. Lissa Pijanowski
HMH Contributor

April 25, 2017

Leading a Model School: How One Middle School Principal Defined Success and Then Built the Infrastructure, Community, and Staff to Sustain High Performance

Model School Principal Carrie Sanchez designed a unique and flexible scheduling system, built a supportive community, and fostered a dedicated staff—all resulting in heightened student achievement.

Carrie Sanchez
Principal, Port Clinton Middle School

April 20, 2017

Bold School: Becoming a Blended Learning Master

EdTech thought leader Weston Kieschnick started exploring blended learning over a decade ago. He shares his best practices and advice on keeping the role of teacher in the blended learning equation.

Weston Kieschnick
Associate Partner, ICLE

April 4, 2017

Learning Mindsets for Math Need Learning Behaviors for Math

Dr. David Dockterman, Chief Architect of Learning Sciences at HMH, discusses the importance of helping math students develop the productive learning behaviors that sustain a growth mindset.

Dr. David Dockterman
Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education

April 4, 2017

Assessment: Can You Have It All?

Does your district debate when and how often to assess? Hear from HMH assessment expert, Dr. Douglas Becker, on the goals of purposeful testing.

Dr. Douglas Becker
Advisor - Test Development, Research and Psychometric Activities. Association of Test Publishers (ATP)

March 29, 2017

Going to NCEA? See what we've got planned.

This year at the National Catholic Educational Association Convention, HMH marks its 80th year as a proud NCEA partner. Preview this year's topical conference sessions and engaging booth activities.

Shaped Staff

March 15, 2017

Leading a Model School: THE POWER OF TRUST

Superintendent of Fall Creek School District Dr. Joe Sanfelippo discusses the importance of trust between school districts and their communities and highlights three ways his district is building upon and strengthening trust in their community.

Dr. Joe Sanfelippo
Superintendent, Fall Creek School District

February 26, 2017

Amplify Your School's Brand to Strengthen Community

Former principal and current Senior Fellow with the International Center for Leadership in Education Eric Sheninger explains why a strong school identity is so important and provides five ways leaders can strengthen their school and district brand.

Eric Sheninger
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Aspire Change EDU; Keynote Speaker; Author

February 21, 2017

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