BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH will be convening a slate of compelling sessions at the upcoming ASU+GSV Summit 2025, taking place in San Diego next month. Joining thousands of education and edtech leaders as well as investors, policymakers, researchers and other influential attendees, HMH leaders will be engaged in discussions on the future of education, exploring innovative strategies and technologies designed to enhance learning outcomes for all students. HMH sessions will include:
Tech in the Classroom: Bridge or Barrier?
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 8, 11:00-11:40 a.m. (Pacific Time)
Join HMH CEO Jack Lynch and NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Avilés-Ramos for an honest conversation on the future of tech in education. This panel will explore the delicate balance between innovation and interaction, discussing how to leverage technology to support student success without undermining real-world relationships.
Speakers:
- Jack Lynch, HMH
- Melissa Avilés-Ramos, NYC Public Schools
From Classroom to Career: Breaking Barriers for Students with Disabilities
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 8, 10:10-10:50 a.m. (Pacific Time)
Description:
Students with disabilities bring incredible strengths and resilience to the classroom and workplace, yet too often, they face unnecessary barriers to success. This session will explore AI-driven personalized learning, assistive technology, and self-advocacy tools that empower students with disabilities to build confidence, gain skills, and access real opportunities. Attendees will walk away with actionable solutions to help bridge the gap between education and the workforce, ensuring every student—regardless of ability—has a path to success.
Speakers
- Meredith Rosenberg, NU Advisory Partners
- Jack Lynch, HMH
- Coretta Martin, IEP & ME
- Simone Wright, Denver Public Schools
- Sandy Lacey, Innovation at Perkins School for the Blind
- Craig Powell, CEO of Everyway
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 8, 2:45-3:20 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Description:
AI tools are now as ubiquitous as electricity in schools, with over 60% of K-12 students using AI weekly for learning. This session will delve into how learning will evolve in the coming years and what tools will have the biggest impact on teaching and learning.
Panelists:
- Trace Urdan, Tyton Partners
- Jack Lynch, HMH
- Kate Eberle Walker, Presence
- Anupama Vaid, ParentSquare
The Learning Crisis: How Some Schools Are Fighting Back
America's education system is at a breaking point, with historic learning loss leaving millions of students struggling. This discussion will spotlight real-world research on effective strategies and innovative practices that are helping teachers engage students and build foundational skills.
Date & Time: Monday, April 7, 5:40-5:55 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Speaker: Matthew Mugo Fields, HMH
Aligning the Cosmos: HQIM Adoption Cycles for Transformative Outcomes
This session explores how districts can leverage High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) to drive student success while navigating the complexities of adoption timelines, professional development, and resource alignment.
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 8, 3:00-3:40 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Speakers:
- Jake Bryant, McKinsey & Company
- Jim O'Neill, HMH
- Dr. Warren Morgan, Cleveland Metropolitan School
- Sara Vispoel, Finetune by Prometric
HMH's Matthew Mugo Fields Honored with Innovator of Color Award
Also at the Summit, Matthew Mugo Fields, General Manager, Supplemental and Intervention Solutions at HMH and President of Heinemann, will be recognized with the 2025 Innovator of Color Award by the ASU+GSV Summit. This prestigious award honors leaders of color who are making a significant impact on education innovation from "PreK to Gray" and creating equal access to the future for all people. Matthew has devoted his career to transforming education and ensuring that academic success is attainable for students of all backgrounds. HMH celebrates Matthew’s achievements as well as those of his fellow honorees and thanks the Innovator of Color Award Committee.
About HMH
HMH is an adaptive learning company that helps educators create growth for every student. Our integrated curriculum, assessment and professional learning solutions use data to paint a full picture of every learner and recommend how to best support their needs. By partnering with educators, we create lasting momentum so that all students can reach their full potential. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com.
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