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The path to reading proficiency by Grade 3: Systematic, explicit instruction

Our youngest learners are being more challenged than ever to attain reading proficiency, making systematic, explicit instruction in foundational skills more vital than ever.

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Click Here for Closer Digital Reading

Carol Jago investigates the differences between print and screen-based reading and offers advice for helping students understand and overcome the distractions of online reading.

Carol Jago
HMH Author and Associate Director, California Reading & Literature Project at UCLA

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What Are the Factors That Contribute to Reading Failure?

Dr. Laurie Cutting investigates how phonics plays a key role in an early learner’s ability to read successfully, while family history can play a role in dyslexia and other struggling readers.

Dr. Laurie E. Cutting
Professor, Vanderbilt University

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Icons & Inspiration: Celebrating National Pet Day with Your Favorite Authors

To celebrate National Pet Day, HMH Archivist Susan Steinway takes a look at a few HMH authors who were dog people, cat people, bird people and everything in between!

Susan Steinway
Archivist, HMH

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A Language Quest with Lifelong Impact, Part II

What’s the best way to advance your long-term English learners in their acquisition of academic language? Read our strategies for making active language learning a regular classroom practice.

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Bold School: Becoming a Blended Learning Master

EdTech thought leader Weston Kieschnick started exploring blended learning over a decade ago. He shares his best practices and advice on keeping the role of teacher in the blended learning equation.

Weston Kieschnick
Associate Partner, ICLE

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My Discussion on Multicultural Capital at TESOL

Author and and English learner expert Sylvia Acevedo shared with a TESOL audience how having a multicultural background offers a competitive advantage in school, in career opportunities, and in life.

Sylvia Acevedo
HMH Author and CEO, Girl Scouts of America

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Learning Mindsets for Math Need Learning Behaviors for Math

Dr. David Dockterman, Chief Architect of Learning Sciences at HMH, discusses the importance of helping math students develop the productive learning behaviors that sustain a growth mindset.

Dr. David Dockterman
Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education

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Academic Language Preparation Is Key to College Readiness

Helping students distinguish between academic language and everyday English is vital to helping them meet the demands of college readiness coursework, says literacy expert Kate Kinsella.

Dr. Kate Kinsella
Author, English 3D; Co-Author, Read 180®; Teacher Educator, Researcher; CEO, Dr. Kate Kinsella & Associates

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Creating Compelling and Memorable Educational Experiences for Young Learners: An Interview with HMH Partner Kids Discover

We had the opportunity to speak with Ted Levine, President and CEO of Kids Discover, an HMH Partner and educational publisher of high-interest nonfiction for kids. Ted discussed current trends he recognizes in the education space, Kids Discover's core mission and the company's approach to creating fun, bold and engaging content. Here's what he had to say.

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Assessment: Can You Have It All?

Does your district debate when and how often to assess? Hear from HMH assessment expert, Dr. Douglas Becker, on the goals of purposeful testing.

Dr. Douglas Becker
Advisor - Test Development, Research and Psychometric Activities. Association of Test Publishers (ATP)

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Join us at NCTM for expert guidance in core instruction, intervention, assessment, and professional learning

We hope to see you at NCTM 2017! Visit our booth to meet your program authors and explore new solutions to support your entire math curriculum. And be sure to take the Numeracy Counts pledge at our pledge wall!

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Engaging the Disengaged

In an age of constant distraction, how do we help students focus? Dr. Bill McBride looks at how our brains take in information, how we learn, and what teachers can do to keep students' attention.

Dr. Bill McBride
Author-in-Residence

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7 Strategies for Teaching with Intention…and Heart

Thought leader Carol Jago offers 7 strategies for improving literacy and ensuring that students develop a love of reading.

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Maslow Before Bloom: Our Journey Toward School Transformation

Principal Arika Porter talks about the importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and provides tips for successful implementation to transform school communities.

Aricka Porter
Principal, Winfield Elementary School

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Will you be at NSTA? Join HMH for guidance on NGSS, technology, and more!

If you're planning to attend NSTA in Los Angeles, join HMH for informative in-booth presentations, NGSS thought leadership, dynamic workshops, and fun activities you can try with your class.

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Resistant Reader? 5 Tips to Encourage Young Children to Embrace Reading

Creative ways to encourage Pre-K through Grade 2 children to embrace reading.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

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New Best Practices Educators Can Start Using Today For Long-Term English Learners, Part 1

Emerging best practices are helping EL instructors accelerate second language acquisition. Discover how active language learning strategies build confidence and growth in long-term English learners.

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