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and shaping the future of education.* 

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Wondering how to incorporate blended and personalized learning into your district? Dr. Kevin Cuppett, Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation for Maryland’s Frederick County Public Schools, has some tips.

Dr. Kevin Cuppett
Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation, Frederick County Public Schools

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Dr. Jill Hackett, Deputy Superintendent of North Kansas City School District, shares some habits she has practiced throughout her career to help build a strong and vibrant school district.

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We asked each of our literacy experts to share what they think will move the needle in increasing reading proficiency. Here are some of the tips that stuck with us most.

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Former teacher and current HMH program author Michael DiSpezio explains how a “sage on a stage” teaching the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) can inspire student enthusiasm and engagement in the classroom.

Michael DiSpezio
Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

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In a Q&A with Dr. Matt Larson, a former math teacher and current President Elect of The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, HMH takes a closer look at the opportunity gap in mathematics and how effective tracking and assessments are.

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Spark Roundup

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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HMH science curriculum author Michael DiSpezio explains what problem-based learning is and why educators should incorporate it into their lesson plans.

Michael DiSpezio
Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

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HMH program advisor David Dockterman Ed.D. explains how evidence-based innovation is the key to improving student learning outcomes.

Dr. David Dockterman
Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Program Author Dr. Bill McBride shares four ways to help students analyze complex prompts and become better writers.

Dr. Bill McBride
Author-in-Residence

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What works when teaching reading? Here are five strategies that are proven to work.

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Effective Math Instruction

What does good math instruction look like? Dr. Matt Larson shares five components of effective math instruction in the modern classroom.

Dr. Matthew R. Larson
Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); Senior Fellow, Math Solutions

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HMH science curriculum author, Michael DiSpezio, explains how and why engineering is incorporated into the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Michael DiSpezio
Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

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Donia Doudican, the Digital Curriculum Project Manager for Oklahoma’s Sapulpa Public Schools, shares her top four professional development tips for the approaching school year.

Lee Ramsayer
Executive Vice President, Global Sales

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HMH Lead Design Architect Julie Thieblemont shares five tips for incorporating game-based learning into the classroom.

Julie Thieblemont
Lead Design Architect, HMH

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HMH Customer Spotlight talks with Asbury Park Superintendent Dr. Lamont Repollet and Sancha Gray, Director of Curriculum for Asbury Park, about "Hard Hat Nation" and their ongoing efforts to build a brighter future for the students and community of the New Jersey district.

Lee Ramsayer
Executive Vice President, Global Sales

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HMH announces the results from the 2016 Educator Confidence Report, a survey investigating key issues such as technology use in the classroom, professional learning opportunities, and comfort and familiarity with digital learning tools.

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HMH Content Author Carol Jago shares highlights from the 2016 International Literacy Association Conference.

Carol Jago
HMH Author and Associate Director, California Reading & Literature Project at UCLA

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Matt Larson, Ph.D. shares his thoughts on what makes for effective professional learning and how to develop effective professional learning structures.

Dr. Matthew R. Larson
Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); Senior Fellow, Math Solutions

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