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Exploring the Benefits of Artificial Intelligence in Education

We break down the pros and cons of AI in education to help you harness the advantages of this technology while minimizing the risks.

Podcast Transforming Education Through Innovation and Student Engagement with Dr. Mary Hemphill

Podcast: Transforming Education Through Innovation and Student Engagement with Dr. Mary Hemphill

Leadership expert, educator, and Center for Model Schools senior fellow Dr. Mary Hemphill shares how to leverage the unique instructional practice of the One-Minute Meeting to engage and empower students as school stakeholders.

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Learn how to design a coherent system of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to create a powerful learning environment for all.

Dr. Bonnie Cochran
Director of Academic Planning and Analytics, HMH

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Implement these evidence-based vocabulary intervention strategies and activities to support students in building vocabulary knowledge.

Amber Silverman
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WF2102963 Shaped 2024 Blog Post Policy Blog How Gen AI Can Help Ease Teacher Burnout

In this article, we explore what policymakers can do to support educators in using artificial intelligence (AI) to save time so they can focus on student engagement.

Lindsay Dworkin
NWEA SVP of Policy and Government Affairs, HMH

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In this bite-sized episode, we will be zeroing in on educator's top concerns, their views of the profession, and what we can do to make it better. We'll dive into HMH's Educator Confidence Report, which surveys educators about the issues that impact them daily and asks them how we can improve the profession going forward.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Math sentence starters, along with sentence frames and sentence stems, are explained with examples given.

Dana Leon
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KT Browne
Marketing Manager, HMH

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Even districts with high achievement have students whose learning needs are going unmet. Here's how to ensure you're reaching all learners.

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

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In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, this article describes the importance of accessibility for workers, educators, and students.

Benita Flucker
Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer, SVP Enterprise Development Strategy, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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Looking for fun reading activities to keep your students engaged? Check out our collection of reading and writing activities.

Christen Spehr
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Stay up-to-date on the latest in EdTech with educational technology articles and resources for teachers on trending topics.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

Differentiation Hero

How to differentiate instruction for students in the classroom is not straightforward. Here we breakdown the process for you.

Amber Silverman
Shaped Contributor

WF2015213 Shaped 2024 Blog Post Explicit and Targeted ELD Instruction Blog

Learn about explicit and targeted English language development instruction and find strategies for ELD instruction.

Jennifer Corujo
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Explore how math discourse questions are important for fostering critical thinking skills and achieving learning goals.

Sarah Hogg
Professional Learning Consultant, HMH

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In this blog, we break down the importance of building background knowledge in reading, and provide ways to build and strengthen comprehension.

Jennifer Prescott
Shaped Contributor

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Try these 7 Diwali activities for students to celebrate the holiday in your classroom.

Samina Ahmed
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Get into the spirit of the season with these 7 fun fall science experiments and activities for elementary school students.

Alicia Ivory
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Middle school math teacher Camyrea Barnes shares advice on how to nurture students' growth mindset and how to build community with students and fellow teachers.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Read more about five essential reading strategies for secondary students, including tips to enhance comprehension and help students become active readers.

Jakeima (Jai) Lewis, MEd
Sixth-Grade Teacher, Instructional Coach & Teacher’s Corner Contributor

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