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8 Things to Keep in Mind When Executing a Digital Transformation

Former principal and current Senior Fellow with the International Center for Leadership in Education Eric Sheninger offers insight on how to effectively and successfully execute a digital transformation in the classroom.

Eric Sheninger
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Aspire Change EDU; Keynote Speaker; Author

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Leading Model Schools: Our Lewis & Clark Journey

Principal Dr. Kyle Palmer explains how his elementary school has transformed from a traditional school into a more future-ready school, with collaboration, innovation and risk-taking at its core.

Dr. Kyle Palmer
Principal, Lewis and Clark Elementary

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8 New Year’s Resolutions for Ed Tech Leaders to Live by in 2017

We asked eight thought leaders with over 100 years of combined education experience to determine a mantra to guide educators and administrators through 2017.

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Speak up! Participation Without the Pain Points

January 2nd is World Introvert Day. To mark the occasion, we pulled together a few tips on how to encourage participation in the classroom.

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What I Have Learned Teaching My Refugee Students

English Language Development teacher Amelia Herrera shares lessons she has learned from teaching refugee students.

Amelia Herrera
English Language Development Teacher, Language Institute at Modesto City Schools

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Frederick County’s Call to Administrators: Focus on the “Innovator” and “Early Adopter” Teachers, First

Wondering how to incorporate blended and personalized learning into your district? Dr. Kevin Cuppett, Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation for Maryland’s Frederick County Public Schools, has some tips.

Dr. Kevin Cuppett
Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation, Frederick County Public Schools

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Leading Model Schools: What Habits Do Successful Superintendents Share?

Dr. Jill Hackett, Deputy Superintendent of North Kansas City School District, shares some habits she has practiced throughout her career to help build a strong and vibrant school district.

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7 Ways to Lead the Way to Literacy — From the Experts

We asked each of our literacy experts to share what they think will move the needle in increasing reading proficiency. Here are some of the tips that stuck with us most.

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The Teacher-Sage Remains... But Reinvented for NGSS

Former teacher and current HMH program author Michael DiSpezio explains how a “sage on a stage” teaching the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) can inspire student enthusiasm and engagement in the classroom.

Michael DiSpezio
Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

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9 Resources for Coding & Computer Science

In celebration of Computer Science Education Week this week, we’ve compiled a list of 9 apps and resources created by the variety of providers on HMH Marketplace.

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The Spark News Roundup: Ideas Worth Sharing

In this edition of The Spark News Roundup, we take a closer look at the top five practices that successful schools have in common, ways wearable technology could provide insight into how we learn, what the Trump presidency means for education, and more.

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Narrowing the Opportunity Gap in Mathematics Teaching and Learning

In a Q&A with Dr. Matt Larson, a former math teacher and current President Elect of The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, HMH takes a closer look at the opportunity gap in mathematics and how effective tracking and assessments are.

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What Can Educators Learn From 20 Years of Reading Research?

HMH's Director of Literacy Education Research Julia Febiger shares key takeaways from a study from The Institution of Education Sciences about effective reading programs and practices for adolescents.

Julia Febiger
Research Expert

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Elements of Change: How to Use the Science of Learning in the Classroom

HMH Chief Academic Officer Francie Alexander highlights insights about the science of learning math discussed in the HMH math webinar series, "Elements of Change."

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

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Learning Happens Everywhere: 5 Ways to Prepare Young Learners for the Classroom

As little ones continue to grow, there are many ways that families and caregivers can help them get ready for the more formal learning environment of Kindergarten. Here are five ways to help prepare young learners for the classroom.

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Can Self-Monitoring Improve Student Behavior?

HMH program advisor Dr. Allison Bruhn explains how student success in the classroom is directly related to their ability to self-regulate their behavior and offers some tips on how to implement student self-monitoring, a tried and true strategy for supporting self-regulation.

Allison Bruhn
Program Advisor and Assistant Professor, University of Iowa

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Can Fly-Fishing Foster a Growth Mindset?

HMH program advisor Dr. Dockterman explains how a fly-fishing trip offered insight into the daily frustrations experienced by struggling students.

Dr. David Dockterman
Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education

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Three Strategies to Support English Learners

HMH program consultant Dr. Elena Izquierdo offers three strategies that can accelerate English learners’ development of academic English.

Dr. Elena Izquierdo
Author, Escalate English; Author ¡Arriba la Lectura!; Associate Professor, Dual Language Education / Biliteracy / ELL Education, University of Texas, El Paso

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