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Why Knowledge Building Matters in the Science of Reading

Explore how knowledge building supports reading comprehension within the science of reading, plus get practical strategies for building background knowledge.

Kellee Joseph
HMH Curriculum and Content Manager

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Instructional Coaching Articles & Resources

Explore instructional coaching articles and resources with strategies and insights to support teacher growth, collaboration, and effective instruction.

Christen Ware
Shaped Editor

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Reframing MTSS for Multilingual Learners: Designing Systems That Build on Students’ Strengths

Learn how to reframe MTSS for multilingual learners through an asset-based approach that strengthens tier 1 instruction and guides effective intervention and support

Daisy Salazar-Garza
Director of Multilingual Learner Enablement at HMH

Rosanna Morillo
Multilingual Learner Product Enablement Specialist at HMH

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What Is Tier 2 Intervention in Education? 

Learn what is Tier 2 intervention in education, including how it relates to MTSS, special education, Tier 1 core instruction, and Tier 3 intervention

Amber Silverman
Shaped Contributor

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Seeing Strength: Affirming Multilingual Learners for More Effective Instruction and Intervention

Daisy Salazar-Garza
Director of Multilingual Learner Enablement at HMH

Rosanna Morillo
Multilingual Learner Product Enablement Specialist at HMH

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Multilingual Learners and Math Discourse

Explore strategies for supporting multilingual learners through math discourse. Plus find downloadable mathematical language routine cards to use in your classroom.

Margaret Seclen
HMH Content Specialist

Rosa Salinas
HMH STEM Content Specialist

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AI Tools for Text Scaffolding: Supporting Access Without Lowering Expectations 

See how HMH’s Text Scaffolder can help teachers create possible entry points into complex texts, support language development, and make rigorous learning more accessible.

Onalee Smith
Shaped Contributor

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Intervention Articles and Resources for Teachers

Browse our intervention articles and resources to find articles to support your students and help close the learning gap in your classroom.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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Special Education Professional Development for Teachers: Building Capacity That Improves Student Outcomes

What does special education professional development for teachers look like? And how can school and district leaders build systems that help educators continuously grow? Here’s a closer look at what effective professional learning involves and how to put it into practice.

Dr. Suzanne Jimenez
Director of Academic Planning and Data Analytics at HMH

Dr. Zabrina Cannady
Director of Professional Learning, The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE)

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Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics

Learn about Building Thinking Classrooms in mathematics, including how to get started and choose thinking tasks.

Mary Resanovich
NWEA Lead Assessment Designer, HMH

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Discourse in Math: The Power of a Single Question

Discourse in math is explored by having students apply different strategies to a single question.

Sarah Hogg
Professional Learning Consultant, HMH

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Making the Case for a Knowledge-Building Curriculum

What began as one teacher’s search for ways to teach nonfiction became a lesson in the power of a knowledge-building curriculum.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

Middle School Classroom Management

12 Middle School Classroom Management Strategies That Work

Create a healthy and happy learning environment with middle school classroom management strategies that are rooted in brain science.

Dr. Adriana Chavarín-López
Strategy and Instructional Support Officer, San Diego Unified School District

Dr. Michael Vea
Strategy and Instructional Support Officer, San Diego Unified School District

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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The Hidden Risks of Teacher-Built AI Chatbots and What to Consider Instead

Teacher-built AI chatbots offer flexibility, but they also come with tradeoffs. Here's why curriculum-based AI offers more reliable, instructionally sound support.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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2026 Back-to-School Articles for Educators

Bookmark this page featuring our 2026 back-to-school articles for educators. It’s filled with the resources you need to start the school year off strong, from prepping for the first day, to classroom management strategies, and more.

Shaped Staff

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Mathematical Rigor and High-Quality Instructional Materials

Mathematical rigor in general and within high-quality instructional materials is defined and explained

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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2026 Classroom Management Articles and Resources for Teachers

Use our curated list of classroom management articles and resources to help you organize and manage your classroom.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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Improving Teacher Clarity using AI Tools 

Explore how AI tools can help bring greater clarity to instruction—so students better understand the goal, the path, and their progress along the way.

Dr. Kate Peila
National Content Specialist, HMH