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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

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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

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Why Does It Matter How We Talk About Math?

Julie Grove, Vice President of Product Management and Strategy for Mathematics at HMH, tackles the question: math is deeply relevant to everyday life, so why doesn’t it always feel that way in a classroom?

Julie Grove
VP of Product Management and Strategy for Mathematics at HMH

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Quiz: Are Learning Needs Going Unmet in Your Schools?

Take our quick quiz to reflect on your current practices, identify blind spots, and take the first step toward a more cohesive instructional system.

Shaped Staff

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How to Lesson Plan for New Teachers 

Find helpful lesson planning tips and resources for new teachers.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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3 Effective Instructional Coaching Strategies

Instructional coaching can play a vital role in supporting teachers on this journey—not by evaluating them, but by partnering with them to enhance instructional effectiveness and student outcomes. Discover strategies to make your coaching relationship more effective.

Christina Lastoria
HMH Instructional Coach

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What Is Flexible Grouping in Education?

Get the answer to the question, "What is flexible grouping in education?" We also share examples of this instructional practice along with strategies to help you implement it in the classroom.

Amber Silverman
Shaped Contributor

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High-Quality Instructional Materials in Reading and ELA: Resources for Students and Teachers

HQIM don’t just support learning—they help shape the entire educational experience. Learn more about how both students and teachers can benefit from high-quality instructional materials.

Miah Daughtery, EdD
NWEA VP, Content Advocacy-Literacy, HMH

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Educational Technology Articles and Resources

Stay up-to-date on the latest in EdTech with educational technology articles and resources for teachers on trending topics.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor