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Erik palmer makes the argument at ila for building strong speaking and writing skills thumb

How can we teach students to speak confidently? Thought leader Erik Palmer shares his insights during this brief ILA 2017 Facebook Live interview.

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May Navigating ESSA 9

What are the qualities of a successful instructional leader? Continuing our series on ESSA, ICLE President Sue Gendron identifies five actions that are keys to success for school leaders—and their students.

Sue Gendron
Former President, International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE)

The Keys to Vocabulary Word Specific and Generative Instruction thumb

Shane Templeton, HMH Journeys program consultant, shares how efficient and effective vocabulary instruction can inspire a curiosity and appreciation for words.

Dr. Shane Templeton
Foundation Professor Emeritus, Literacy Studies, University of Nevada, Reno; Into Reading Program Author

Up close and personal at ila thumb

ILA 2017 was a great time to catch up with literacy thought leaders and learn new strategies for inspiring all readers. Carol Jago and MaryEllen Vogt offered a wealth of wisdom in this brief Facebook Live interview.

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Nurturing Natural Word Nerds thumb

In advance of this weekend’s International Literary Association conference, Carol Jago, HMH author and program consultant, explains how reading develops natural vocabulary acquisition.

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

The Engagement Factor and a Renewed Emphasis on Social Emotional Learning thumb

This week in our ESSA series, HMH Chief Academic Officer Francie Alexander discusses the importance of SEL for student engagement and ways to support SEL efforts with research, measurement, and developing critical behaviors for success.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

Optimizing edtech for collaborative personalized learning thumb

Eric Sheninger, International Center for Leader in Education Senior Fellow and nationally acclaimed EdTech thought leader, recently joined a panel of experts in to share his vision for creating a relevant learning culture where students combine digital tools with authentic work—essential for becoming tomorrow’s thinkers, innovators, collaborators, and problem solvers.

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

Navigating the Every Student Succeeds Act The Evidence Movement thumb

Continuing our series on ESSA, HMH Chief Academic Officer Francie Alexander cites the value of evidence in decision making—not only for selecting educational programs, but also for improving student outcomes.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

Msc 2017

Feeling energized and encouraged, participants at the 25th Annual Model Schools Conference shared their experiences on social media. Find out what inspired them most about MSC 2017.

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Quad D Idea Lab Plants the Seed for Rigorous Learning thumb

Teachers are exploring the quad, or rather Quad D, at the Model Schools Conference. These Idea Lab sessions have educators taking the role of students and discovering collaborative, creative learning activities that learners can explore at their own pace.

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Wondering what makes successful schools and districts tick? In this series, “Leading a Model School,” we ask principals and superintendents from across the country to share the secrets behind the recent gains and successes in their schools and districts. Find out how school leader Dwight Carter responded to a disruption to enhance school climate.

Dwight Carter
Principal, New Albany High School

Attending iste 2017 in san antonio thumb

HMH is proud to participate at the ISTE 2017 Conference, sharing our expertise, best practices, and technology thought leadership with EdTech leaders.

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How to advance mathematical thinking thumb

The Spark continues the conversation with math educator and thought leader Dr. Cathy Seeley, whose tips on motivating mathematical thinking can help you ensure success for all learners.

Dr. Cathy Seeley
Author

Introducing the Teachers of Beastie Hall Last Stop Professor Readwells Success Classroom thumb

In Professor Readwell’s Beastie Hall Success Classroom, children put their newly acquired foundational skills together to read independently.

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Ensuring Access and Opportunity thumb

EdTech thought leader Thomas Murray sheds light on the current state of Internet connectivity beyond the school walls in the U.S. and the importance of equitable access for all students.

Thomas C. Murray
Expertise: Digital Leadership

Unleash the experts in your district thumb

Leaders from Nixa Public Schools, named a 2017 Innovative District by ICLE, reveal a powerful and innovative strengths-based approach to professional learning.

Dr. Jennifer Chastain
Principal, John Thomas School of Discovery

Focusing on student strengths thumb

Dr. Temple Grandin shares her valuable experience and expertise in how to support students who may need to take a different path to college and career readiness.

Dr. Temple Grandin
Author, HMH

Introducing the Teachers of Beastie Hall Meet Mrs Wordy thumb

Our tour of iRead’s Beastie Hall continues with Mrs. Wordy’s Word Play Classroom. See how children learn to build bigger words by understanding word parts.

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