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School Improvement

Keep student growth at the heart of school improvement goals

Partner with us to create a student-centered culture

School improvement is, at its core, about students growing every single year. HMH partners with schools and districts to build achievable pathways that center student progress, strengthen instructional practice, and support leaders in making confident, data-informed decisions that lead to better outcomes.

Turning insight into action

HMH Insights helps schools analyze student learning outcomes through multiple lenses, including grade level, school, and other demographics. The goal is not simply to review data, but to use it purposefully to accelerate learning and ensure every student is making meaningful progress.

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A research-proven path to better school outcomes

The 5Essentials® from UChicago Impact® is a diagnostic survey, framework, and reporting system that provides meaningful insight into a school’s organizational conditions, culture, and climate. Professional learning helps schools prioritize areas for improvement and track progress toward transformational change.

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Alignment across your entire system

Coherence mapping and structured planning show how curriculum, intervention, assessment, and professional learning align around growth goals, revealing:

  • Strengths already driving student success
  • Gaps that may be limiting progress
  • Opportunities to refine and support instruction
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Explore our evidence-based programs

For students who have fallen behind, HMH offers flexible, evidence-based instruction that is proven to accelerate growth. See how our solutions address ESSA equity, evidence, and efficacy goals.

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Assessment

Amira Learning® for Grades PreK–8 provides effective 1:1 reading tutoring that doubles student reading growth, a reading fluency assessment, and dyslexia risk screening in English and Spanish—from anywhere.

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NWEA MAP Growth

MAP® Growth is a trusted, research-based assessment that measures achievement and growth in K–12 math, reading, language usage, and science. Serving more than 13 million students each year, it provides educators with reliable, actionable insights to inform instructional decisions and support students performing at, above, or below grade level.

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Intervention & ELD

Built on over 25 years of research and grounded in the science of reading, Read 180® is an intensive reading intervention program that delivers a comprehensive path from phonics to fluency to grade-level proficiency for students in Grades 3–12 who are 1 or more years below grade level.

With NWEA® MAP® Growth integrated, educators can accurately place students and track progress over time. Whether supporting multilingual learners, students with disabilities, or those with foundational gaps, Read 180 provides adaptive technology, engaging content, and teacher-led instruction—all in a dedicated classroom setting that accelerates growth and builds confident, capable readers.

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Read 180® Flex is a flexible, tech-enabled reading intervention program designed for students in Grades 3–12 who are reading below grade level. Built for use within the core classroom, it delivers personalized, adaptive instruction that meets students where they are—whether they need support with phonics, fluency, or comprehension. With NWEA® MAP® Growth integration, educators can accurately place students and monitor progress over time.

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Math 180 is an intensive math intervention program for students in Grades 3 and above who are performing two or more years below grade level. Designed for use in a dedicated teacher-led intervention setting, it rebuilds foundational skills and accelerates students toward algebra readiness—often achieving two years of growth in just one school year. With NWEA® MAP® Growth integration, educators can pinpoint each student’s starting point and monitor progress with precision, ensuring instruction is targeted and impactful. 

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Math 180® Flex is a flexible math intervention program designed for students in Grades 3 and above who need additional support in mathematics. It is built to integrate seamlessly into core classroom instruction, providing targeted, standards-based support without requiring a separate intervention setting. Teachers can use NWEA® MAP® Growth, included with their subscriptions, to place students and measure growth to set them on the path to grade-level proficiency, emphasizing foundational skills essential for success in Algebra 1.

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English 3D is a comprehensive, teacher-led ELD curriculum that accelerates academic English acquisition for multilingual learners in Grades K–12. Built on Dr. Kate Kinsella’s research-based instructional routines, it develops proficiency across reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Aligned to all ELD frameworks, English 3D prepares students for ELP assessments and accelerates reclassification. With comprehensive teacher guidance and professional learning, educators at every experience level can implement with confidence and foster meaningful student outcomes.

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Adaptive Practice

Amira Learning® for Grades PreK–8 provides effective 1:1 reading tutoring that doubles student reading growth, a reading fluency assessment, and dyslexia risk screening in English and Spanish—from anywhere.

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Writable® for Grades 3–12 delivers scaffolded writing practice, teacher and peer feedback tools, and AI-powered support to help educators tailor instruction to diverse student needs, culminating in purposeful revision that grows engaged and successful writers.

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Waggle®, for ELA and math grades K–8, goes beyond adaptive learning to provide personalized practice and instruction. With its skill-based AI engine, Waggle offers real-time assessment of knowledge, enabling teachers to support the needs of all learners effectively.

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HMH grant support

From state and local funding sources to federal entitlements, schools and districts have options to finance their school improvement efforts. HMH can provide sample descriptive language about our programs and services to assist you and your leadership team in completing the narrative section of your grant application. 

Professional learning for teacher and leader success

  • Guided implementation

    Teachers starting at any time of the year can get up and running with resources in their Teacher Success Pathway that help them plan, teach, and assess learning, using their new HMH program.

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  • Teacher’s Corner

    Teacher's Corner® on HMH Ed™ supports educators with year-round PD that puts classroom videos, teaching best practices, and live online events at their fingertips.

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  • Coaching and courses

    HMH Coachly™ and professional development courses provide personalized support aligned to district needs. Teachers of all experience levels can own their professional growth through continuous partnership with an HMH instructional coach, or get year-round unlimited access to a virtual coach, using Coachly on the HMH Ed platform.

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  • Leader support

    School and district leaders partner with experts who can help them drive transformation for all learners.

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See how our proven solutions can lead to real, measurable gains for students.


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See how our proven solutions can lead to real, measurable gains for students.

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