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Practical Strategies for Teaching with Technology in the Classroom

Teaching with technology in the classroom helps educators boost engagement and personalize learning. Explore practical strategies for using digital tools effectively.

Shaddoe Lambert
Former Teacher; HMH Product Manager

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7 Small-Group Intervention Strategies 

Explore 7 small-group intervention strategies, plus download a free lesson plan template to support targeted instruction.

Amber Silverman
Shaped Contributor

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The Heartbeat of the School: How to Create a Positive School Culture 

Discover why a positive school culture drives engagement, achievement, and resilience—and learn seven actionable steps to build it.

Dr. Adam Drummond
Author, Associate Partner; Center for Model Schools Instructional Leadership

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What Are Dual-Language Immersion Programs? 

Learn about dual-language immersion programs and their benefits.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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The data dilemma: We measure learning, but do we act on it?

Learn how education data, when used wisely, helps make great teaching possible and improves student outcomes.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

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Fun Substitute Teacher Ideas and Activities 

Find fun and easy-to-use substitute teacher ideas and activities, including a free Substitute Teacher Activities pack, to prepare for your next personal day.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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What Is the Science of Writing?

Discover how evidence-based writing instruction, aka the science of writing, supports literacy development, expression, and academic success.

Onalee Smith
Shaped Contributor

Julie Richardson, M.S. Ed.
Principal Content Designer, Literacy Content Solutions, HMH

Renee Behring
Education Research Director, Core ELA

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What Really Works in PD: 5 Lessons After 5 Years of Teacher’s Corner

Lessons learned after looking back at 5 years of Teacher's Corner on Ed, HMH’s learning platform

Lea Ozeri
SVP Product Development, HMH

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Teaching in the age of technology: What educators are telling us

Matthew Mugo Fields
President, Integrated Platform

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How do we strengthen teaching and learning at this pivotal moment?

Read more about the future of education in the age of AI and how it must remain human-centered, curriculum-connected, and teacher-led.

Lindsay Dworkin
Senior Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs

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4 Different Types of Classroom Management Styles for Teachers

Explore 4 classroom management styles and learn practical tips to help you with developing a style of your own. Plus, take our quick quiz to reveal your classroom management style and find resources that best fit you and your approach.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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6 Ways to Connect Core Instruction to Adaptive Learning and Tailored Intervention

With diverse learning needs and limits on teachers’ capacity int he classroom, here are six practical strategies for connecting core instruction to tailored intervention and adaptive practice.

Mary Resanovich
NWEA Lead Assessment Designer, HMH

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What Is Response to Intervention (RTI)?

Learn more about response to intervention (RTI), a three-tier system to identify how to help support your students in the classroom.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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Quiz: How Strong Is the Data Culture in Your School or District?

Take our quiz to see how well your school or district uses data to inform instruction, and get resources for building a more cohesive data culture.

Shaped Staff

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Educators’ confidence is rising—how do we sustain long-term growth?

Educators’ confidence isn’t just a sentiment – it’s a strategy. Learn how impacts everything from teacher retention to instructional effectiveness to willingness to adopt new tools and practices.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

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Classroom Rules and Procedures for Elementary Students

This blog explores one teacher’s take on classroom rules and procedures for elementary students—a one-rule classroom approach and the procedures that support it.

Beckah Sipes
Fifth-Grade Teacher

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Curriculum isn’t static—so why are state adoption cycles? 

When we have the data and we know what’s working, change shouldn’t come only once every six years. Read more about how real-time data can accelerate adoption cycles and student growth.

Jim O’Neill
President, Core and Supplemental Solutions

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Best Practices for Repeated Reading in Intervention

Unlock the full potential of repeated reading in intervention with these proven steps.

Dr. Amy Endo
Education Research Director, Supplemental & Intervention Language & Literacy