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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-Konopasek
Author, Associate Partner; Center for Model Schools Instructional Leadership

How do we make data more actionable?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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NYC Reads Delivers Record Literacy Gains

Learn more about the success of the NYC Reads program and how it ensures every student has access to high-quality literacy materials and the support to use them well.

Lindsay Dworkin
Senior Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs

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Helping Families Understand the Language of School

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

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Why Is Data Important in Education?

Explore why data is important in education through effective collection, analysis, and data-driven instruction that supports student success.

Dr. Stephan Knobloch
Sr. Director Academic Planning & Analytics, HMH

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What a New Teacher and a Veteran Teacher Had in Common About Tech

Read more on why, when designed thoughtfully, technology shouldn’t be a barrier. Instead, it should bridge the gap between curriculum and teacher needs, ensuring that both new and veteran teachers have the tools to succeed.

Jim O’Neill
President, Core and Supplemental Solutions

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Reading Achievement Is on the Rise in New Haven Public Schools

Reading scores for Connecticut's New Haven Public Schools reached what officials called a “crisis.” Three years later, the numbers are starting to turn around.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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How to Align Instruction with the Science of Reading 

Learn how educators can align literacy instruction with the science of reading to support effective, evidence-based teaching.

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

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Why HMH Performance Suite Is "Huge" for Liberty Elementary: A Conversation with Learning Director Lisa Nelson

Learn how HMH Performance Suite with Into Math helped Liberty Elementary students improve their math scores.

Christine Condon
Shaped Editor-in-Chief