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HMH CEO, Jack Lynch, unveils our refreshed brand that reflects the vision and the organization we have become—one that seamlessly integrates the very best of technology with in-class instruction.

John "Jack" Lynch
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, HMH

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See how the integration of HMH’s Into Math program is spurring student growth in Bridgeport Public Schools after years of stagnation.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

Personalized Learning Hero

Get the answers to commonly asked questions like, "What is personalized learning and why is it important?" Plus, we provide strategies to reach every learner in your classroom.

Jennifer Prescott
Shaped Contributor

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Summative assessment examples in math, along with a definition of what makes math assessment summative and how it compares to other types of assessment

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Effective coaching partnerships are grounded in a framework of instructional best practices and actionable strategies that help teachers connect their own growth to that of their students. Learn more about the HMH Coachly Coaching Framework.

Dr. Grant Atkins
Education Research Director, Professional Services

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What is data-driven decision-making in education, and why is it so important? Learn how using data to drive instruction within the classroom is the most effective way to increase student achievement and growth.

Ashley Cruz
NWEA Consultant, State Professional Learning & Improvement Services, HMH

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Bookmark this page featuring our 2024 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

WF2001954 9 Common Formative Assessment Examples and Ideas Hero

Read more about common formative assessment examples and ideas, both informal and formal assessment methods, and how to implement them in the classroom.

Dr. Michael J. Bolz
Principal Learning Experience Designer, HMH

WF2026787 Shaped 2024 Blog Post Monthly Calendar Themes Update

Check out these monthly calendar themes for school, complete with teaching resources for holidays and other days of significance for all grade levels.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

WF2013900 Shaped 2024 Blog Post Guide to Creating Student Podcasts Hero

A quick guide for how to start a student podcast, with tips and tricks for teachers for the whole recording process

Erik Palmer
Program Consultant, Into Reading and Into Literature

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Learn more about and get strategies for building background knowledge in reading.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

HMH Staff

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Our first-day-of-school checklist for teachers will help get the new school year off to a great start.

Katie Risolo Radovich
First-Grade Teacher

What is adaptive learning technology HERO

Find out the answer to the question, “What is adaptive learning technology?” Plus, discover ways you can use adaptive learning programs in the classroom.

Aoife Dempsey
Senior Vice President Product Management, HMH

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Learn to address students' unique academic and behavioral needs with different types of classroom interventions.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

WF1792536 Shaped 2024 Blog Post What Is a Benchmark Assessment Hero

Benchmark assessments are a key tool to bridge the information gap between what’s going on in the short term within the classroom and end-of-year expectations.

Adam Withycombe
NWEA principal content designer, HMH

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

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2024 Illinois State Teach of the Year Briana Morales shares how she uses healing-centered engagement and storytelling to empower her students. Plus she shares writing activities to engage students in identity work and how to start a classroom dignity closet to help students in need.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

WF2002500 Shaped 2024 Blog Post Why is Phonological Awareness Important for Reading Hero

Phonological awareness skills are important foundational knowledge for the effective development of letter-sound relationships. Learn more about how it can help students with reading development.

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

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