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Scaffolding Reading Instruction: Supporting All Readers with Grade-Level Text

Learn more about scaffolding reading instruction and strategies to implement before, during, and after reading to help students engage with challenging texts.

Dr. Jennifer Throndsen

Education Advisor

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Making the Case for a Knowledge-Building Curriculum

What began as one teacher’s search for ways to teach nonfiction became a lesson in the power of a knowledge-building curriculum.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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What Is Informal Formative Assessment?

Find out the answer to the question, “What is informal formative assessment?” Plus, explore examples and strategies.

Michael J. Bolz, PhD

Principal Learning Experience Designer, HMH

Dr. Katie James

Staff Learning Scientist, HMH

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Discourse in Math: The Power of a Single Question

Discourse in math is explored by having students apply different strategies to a single question.

Sarah Hogg

Professional Learning Consultant, HMH

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Special Education Professional Development for Teachers: Building Capacity That Improves Student

What does special education professional development for teachers look like? And how can school and district leaders build systems that help educators continuously grow? Here’s a closer look at what...

Dr. Suzanne Jimenez
Director of Academic Planning and Data Analytics at HMH

Dr. Zabrina Cannady

Director of Professional Learning, The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE)

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Science of Reading Lesson Plan Templates for K–5

Get free, printable science of reading lesson plan templates to help you plan evidence-based instruction across grades K-5 and learn more about what makes a lesson science of reading–aligned.

Onalee Smith
Shaped Contributor

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Five Guiding Principles of Technology in the Classroom

Explore five principles for ensuring classroom technology strengthens teaching, supports learning, and earns the trust of educators and families.

Lindsay Dworkin

Senior Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs

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AI Tools for Text Scaffolding: Supporting Access Without Lowering Expectations 

See how HMH’s Text Scaffolder can help teachers create possible entry points into complex texts, support language development, and make rigorous learning more accessible.

Onalee Smith
Shaped Contributor

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2026 First-Day-of-School Icebreakers for All Grades

As you return to the classroom for back-to-school, try these 2026 first-day-of-school icebreaker activities to develop a sense of normalcy among students and build community.

Shaped Staff

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The 2026 Educator Confidence Report (ECR) Findings You Might Have Scrolled Past

We break down three data points from the 2026 ECR and what they mean for your AI strategy.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor