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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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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)

Join us at NCTM for expert guidance

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

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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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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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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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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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Just in time for TESOL, Sylvia Acevedo, interim CEO of Girls Scouts of the USA, shares some inspiration for EL educators she has learned over the years from the Girl Scouts.

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This year at the National Catholic Educational Association Convention, HMH marks its 80th year as a proud NCEA partner. Preview this year's topical conference sessions and engaging booth activities.

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Planning ahead for summer school

Dr. Elena Izquierdo discusses the importance of maintaining English learners' progress in language proficiency and presents strategies for keeping them motivated and engaged with academic language in summer school.

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

Math careers

The next time your students question when they're going to use math in "real life," why not take the opportunity to discuss how they might? Here are some ideas to get the conversation started.

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Oneenglishlearnersliteracysuccess

From young Head Start student to rocket scientist, Fortune 100 executive, Presidential appointee, and strong supporter of today's English learners, Sylvia Acevedo's journey is an inspiration.

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Read across america

In honor of Read Across America Day, let’s celebrate great American literature by inspiring reading.

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Summer school programs afford districts the critical opportunity to raise academic outcomes for low-achieving students. So how can you ensure that the appropriate funding is earmarked for your summer learning resources? HMH Director of RFP Content & Funding Nancy Slaughter explains.

Nancy Slaughter
Former Director of RFP Content and Funding, HMH

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Did you know that HMH predecessor Harcourt, Brace & Company was the only American publisher interested in purchasing George Orwell's Animal Farm? In light of the recent surge in readership of dystopian novels, HMH Archivist Susan Steinway takes a closer look at Orwell's publishing history with HMH.

Susan Steinway
Archivist, HMH

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Superintendent of Fall Creek School District Dr. Joe Sanfelippo discusses the importance of trust between school districts and their communities and highlights three ways his district is building upon and strengthening trust in their community.

Dr. Joe Sanfelippo
Superintendent, Fall Creek School District

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