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How K-12 Administrators Can Run a 10-Minute ELA Audit

Use this 10-minute ELA curriculum audit to quickly scan your school’s full ELA system for research-aligned literacy indicators, identify gaps, and plan next steps

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Meeting the AI Moment in Education—and How We Get It Right

AI is reshaping education—discover how to harness its potential and ensure we get it right for learners everywhere.

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Henry County Schools’ Strategic Approach to High-Quality Instruction in Every Classroom

See how one school system created a unified approach to instruction—aligning curriculum, professional learning, and feedback into a clear, scalable playbook.

Zoe Del Mar

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5 Things We Can Learn from This Year’s 180 Award Winners

From goal-setting to classroom routines, here are five practices shaping the success of this year’s 180 Award-winning teachers.

Brenda Iasevoli

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Intervention vs. Remediation in Education: How They’re Different & Why That Matters

Compare intervention vs remediation in education, including how they're different, why they're important, and strategies and activities to implement them

Dr. Bonnie Cochran

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How Connected Coaching Helps Districts Turn Data into Daily Instruction 

What helps data actually shape classroom practice? Explore how connected coaching links assessment, planning, and professional learning to support daily instructional decisions.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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New Study: Performance Suite Drives Significant Student Achievement Gains 

Third party research study finds students using Performance Suite increased ELA proficiency by 12%—more than double a comparison school’s gains. See the results.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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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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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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8 Thoughtful End-of-Year Teacher Reflection Questions to Keep Growing as Educators

Explore 8 end-of-year teacher reflection questions to ponder as an educator.

Shaddoe Lambert
Former Teacher; HMH Product Manager

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What Is Student-Centered Coaching? Consider These Examples

What is student-centered coaching? To meet students’ individual needs, teachers may consider coaching that analyzes data and formulates student-centered goals.

Michelle Smith
Professional Services Consultant, HMH

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An introduction to the HMH Coachly coaching framework

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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Lessons from the National Superintendent of the Year

Superintendent of the Year Joe Gothard talked with HMH about the achievement he's most proud of, the lessons he has learned from the implementation of new reading and math programs in Saint Paul, and his advice for fellow school leaders.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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School Principal Leadership Coaching

Leadership coaching for principals serves as a catalyst for personal and professional growth. Explore what leadership coaching is and what some of the benefits are for your school and district.

Dr. Jessica Huizenga
Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools

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Types of Instructional Coaching Models in Education that Support Teachers

There are several different coaching models in education. Learn about a few that are commonly used in school districts and explore what model might be a good fit for your school or district.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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A Fresh Approach to Intervention Is Boosting Achievement in a Michigan School District

Hear from educators about a new approach to intervention that’s raising student achievement in the Wayne-Westland Community School District, outside Detroit.

Christine Condon
Shaped Editor-in-Chief

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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Coaching to Create a Culture of Belonging

Learn more about creating an inclusive professional learning environment and how to encourage belonging in school communities.

Ebony Tyler
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Lynn Walters
Director of Product Management & Strategy for Professional Services, HMH

Dr. Meg Pavlovich

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Celebrate 2026 National Instructional Coaches Appreciation Day

Celebrate 2026 National Instructional Coaches Appreciation Day on Oct 6th. Discover the vital role instructional coaches play in education!

Nikki La Londe
Director of Services Content Development, HMH

Meghan Toshner

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Types of Instructional Coaching Models in Education and the Keys to Success

Explore the two primary models of instructional coaching–educational and teaching–and get practical insight for implementation in your school or district.

Tera Gall
Instruction and Leadership Coach

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School Principals: Coaching and Mentoring

The journey to strong instructional leadership is personal, and school-leader coaching provides support as principals learn to lead.

Kyra Donovan
Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools

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What Is an Instructional Coach in Education?

What is an instructional coach in education? Learn more about how coaches support teachers in their pursuit of student learning.

Kyra Donovan
Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools

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Finding Success with an Instructional Coaching Plan Template

An instructional coaching plan template can help you envision what you want for your school district, school, or classroom.

Dr. Adam Drummond-Konopasek
Author, Associate Partner; Center for Model Schools Instructional Leadership

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