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Introducing the HMH Content Manifesto

The sheer quantity of information readily available today is unprecedented and overwhelming. How do we parse out what’s truly quality content? And when it comes to learning tools, how do we even define quality? Does “quality” really matter?

Mary Cullinane
Former Chief Content Officer and Executive Vice President of Product Planning, Development and Marketing

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Hungry Minds: How Curiosity Drives Young Learners

I recently did a random “man on the street” survey, asking for single-word responses, and found that people associate curiosity with many things.

Susan Magsamen
Former Senior Vice President of Early Learning

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Language and Literacy Series: Talking with our Hands - A Hidden Key to Learning!

It just amazes me the way newborn babies come into the world as natural communicators. After their first wail, they quickly become full-bodied communicators, successfully telling us their needs through gestures and gesticulations.

Susan Magsamen
Former Senior Vice President of Early Learning

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Tomorrow’s Education Business Model – Which Will Win?

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of “digital learning,” but what will the future look like for teachers, students and content providers?

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Language and Literacy Series: Context, Conversation and Non-Verbal Clues

Young children are natural experts when it comes to learning critical skills. Unlike other mammals, babies need adult help for nearly everything.

Susan Magsamen
Former Senior Vice President of Early Learning

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Why Does Math Matter?

There are many opportunities for students to build critical thinking skills by finding connections between classroom concepts and the “real world.”

Dr. Mike Heithaus
Dean and Professor, Florida International University, Miami

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The Holy Grail – Language and Literacy Series: What Reading Looks Like Together

One of my favorite sayings is “If you take care of the moments, the years will take care of themselves.” I can think of no other moment more precious and invaluable to ensuring a strong foundation than reading with a child.

Susan Magsamen
Former Senior Vice President of Early Learning

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Unleash Your Curiosity This Weekend!

It’s no secret that, here at HMH, we are firm believers in the crucial role of curiosity in lifelong learning. Exemplified by our beloved friend Curious George, the concept reminds us that education is never static.

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HMH Friends Accept ALS Challenge

As the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge continues to take the world by storm, we’ve seen celebrities, friends and family embrace the chilly challenge to raise awareness about the neurodegenerative disease.

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Something Unexpected is Happening

While technology is becoming the accepted mode of delivery in classrooms across the nation, young people are coming back from the world of the virtual to the land of the physical - believe it or not.

Dr. Nicole Melander
Former Chief Customer Officer, HMH and Executive Vice President, Digital Strategy

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Leaving the House With Little Ones, the Drama-Free Way

When it comes to weekly errands, it can be difficult to motivate yourself to get up and out of the house, let alone persuade your kids to come along with you.

Susan Magsamen
Former Senior Vice President of Early Learning

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Learning in the Digital Age

If you’ve ever read a storybook to a toddler, you’ve probably caught them treating the pages like an iPhone or an iPad – swiping the cover or attempting to enlarge the pictures with a tap of their finger.

Mary Cullinane
Former Chief Content Officer and Executive Vice President of Product Planning, Development and Marketing

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The Power of Social Media

While social media has become one of the most popular ways for us to engage and interact with one another, its integration into the classroom is still in its infancy.

Alex Honeysett
Former Director of Communications, Channel One News

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CUSD Among First in the Nation to Debut Comprehensive 1:1 Tablet Program

While recent years have seen an influx of digital tools that promise to transform learning and teaching, as content providers, we know that tablets and apps will not be effective alone.

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Is Disruption in K-12 Education Possible?

You’d be hard-pressed to hop on board the education conference junket without coming across a panel or keynote about the need for transformation within our classrooms.

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Welcome to #Perspectives!

We’re thrilled to welcome you to HMH’s new blog, #Perspectives.

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