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and shaping the future of education.* 

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What Is Data-Driven Instruction in Education?

What Is Data-Driven Instruction in Education?

This article answers the question, “What is data-driven instruction in education?”

Dr. Michael J. Bolz
Senior Learning Scientist, Learning Sciences, HMH

Vidya Madhavan
Learning Scientist, HMH

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School Principals: Coaching and Mentoring

The journey to strong instructional leadership is personal, and school-leader coaching provides support as principals learn to lead.

Kyra Donovan
Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools

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2024 Back-to-School Articles for Teachers and Educators

Check out our 2024 back-to-school articles for teachers and educators. Explore professional development strategies and resources for the new school year.

Shaped Staff

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Creating a School Improvement Planning Process That Works

Get started with the school improvement planning process. Learn how to create a school improvement plan to make measurable gains in your district.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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Meet the Winners of the Inaugural HMH Lighthouse Awards

Over 500 teachers were nominated for the inaugural HMH Lighthouse Awards. Meet the 10 winners.

Steve Pemberton
Author of The Lighthouse Effect; Speaker

Carmen Ortiz-McGhee
Chief Operating Officer, National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC)

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2024 Classroom Management Articles and Resources for Teachers

Use our curated list of classroom management articles and resources to help you organize and manage your classroom.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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What Is Phonological Awareness?

One of the first skills developing readers need to master is phonological awareness. In this article, we will dig into what phonological awareness is and the importance of referencing it for reading instruction.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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The Purpose and Benefits of RTI

Read more to understand the benefits and purpose of a framework like Response to Intervention (RTI).

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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Decoding the Acronyms: Understanding MTSS, PBIS, and RTI in Education

This article is to help with understanding MTSS, PBIS, and RTI, explaining the differences and strategies for providing students with effective intervention.

Alexandra Lebensburger
Educator, Attorney, and Mediator

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What Is Procedural Fluency in Math?

This article explains what is procedural fluency in math. Common myths are explored, along with how procedural fluency changes across grades.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Video: See What Kids Love About Their Teachers

To celebrate teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week we wanted to hear directly from students. Watch the video to hear what they have to say.

Shaped Staff

The Future of Education Technology in the Classroom

The Future of Education Technology in the Classroom

While the future of education technology in the classroom can seem intimidating, it’s also full of promise.

Aoife Dempsey
Senior Vice President Product Management, HMH

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Multisensory Approaches to Reading Instruction

Learn more about Multisensory approaches to reading instruction, a strategy that helps students use multiple senses to establish routes between the text and the brain.

Rebecca Feinstein
Learning Experience Designer III, Supplemental & Intervention Solutions.

HMH Staff

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Join the HMH Advocacy Program

If you are a teacher who uses one of HMH's programs, let’s work together to empower teachers to connect with each other, share expertise, and amplify innovative teaching happening every day.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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Meet Our Current HMH Teacher Ambassadors and Contributors

We are excited to introduce these exceptional teachers who make up our HMH Advocacy Program. Both HMH Ambassadors and Contributors act as education leaders in their own community and Teacher's Corner.

Noelle Morris
Senior Director Community Engagement, HMH; Host of HMH Learning Moments: Teachers in America Podcast

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All about the HMH Advocacy Program

We invite teachers who use an HMH program to discover more about our Advocacy Program—especially if you like sharing your expertise and knowledge of instructional best practices to help other teachers nationwide.

Christine Condon
Shaped Editor-in-Chief

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Teacher's Corner and What It Means to Be a Teacher Advocate

Hear from Noelle Morris, HMH Senior Director of Community Engagement, on the Teacher's Corner community and the next steps in our advocacy program.

Noelle Morris
Senior Director Community Engagement, HMH; Host of HMH Learning Moments: Teachers in America Podcast

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How to Talk to Kids about School Tragedies

Read more for tips on how to help students cope with tragic or disturbing news—particularly news that involves something so personal to them, safety at school.

HMH Staff

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