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Closing the Gap Between Data and Decisions: From Scattered Data to One Clear Picture

Tier 1 instruction is where learning happens, but too often, data doesn’t translate into action. Discover how HMH Pulse turns assessment insights into clear, next-day instructional decisions teachers can trust.

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How to align multilingual instruction with the science of reading

Is AI improving learning—or just performance?

AI can make learning faster—but are we improving performance or deep thinking where it matters most?

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Better Systems, Less Complexity: The Role of Instructional Coherence

Discover how instructional coherence connects curriculum, assessment, planning, and teacher support to reduce complexity and strengthen instruction.

Zoe Del Mar

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Structured Literacy Approach for Dyslexia

Learn how structured literacy supports students with dyslexia through explicit, systematic instruction grounded in the science of reading.

Christen Ware

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Building Effective Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in High School

Learn practical strategies for implementing professional learning communities (PLCs) in high school to strengthen teacher collaboration and improve student learning.

Jennifer Corujo

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Structured Literacy Approach for Dyslexia

Learn how structured literacy supports students with dyslexia through explicit, systematic instruction grounded in the science of reading.

Christen Ware
Shaped Editor

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The First Year is Just the Beginning: One District’s Curriculum Implementation Story

See how Savannah-Chatham County Public School System approached curriculum implementation with intention, supporting teachers and building the foundation for lasting instructional change.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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How Into Reading Aligns with the Science of Reading for Core Literacy Instruction

See how HMH Into Reading aligns with the science of reading through structured literacy, foundational skills, knowledge building, and integrated writing.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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The Power of Vocabulary for Knowledge Building and Reading Comprehension  

Discover how vocabulary and knowledge building work together to strengthen reading comprehension and help students make connections across subjects.

Julie Richardson, M.S. Ed.
Principal Content Designer, Literacy Content Solutions, HMH

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How Milwaukee Public Schools Unified Literacy Instruction Midyear with Into Reading 

Learn how Milwaukee Public Schools unified literacy instruction through a Science of Reading-aligned approach, coaching, and districtwide alignment.

Onalee Smith
Shaped Contributor

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Writing Articles and Resources for Teachers

Browse writing articles and resources for educators, featuring instructional strategies, writing prompts, and tools to support student writers.

Christen Ware
Shaped Editor

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How Marr Cook Elementary Avoided the Implementation Dip During a Major Literacy Shift 

See how one district approached curriculum implementation with intention, supporting teachers and building the foundation for lasting instructional change.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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National Dyslexia Awareness Month 2026

Honor 2026 National Dyslexia Awareness Month this October by better understanding how learning differences can affect your students.

Ali Habashi
Former Shaped Editor

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Dyslexia Articles and Resources for Teachers

Check out these resources to help you navigate new strategies for teaching your students with dyslexia.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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Literacy & ELA Articles for Teachers

Discover literacy articles and resources covering the science of reading, reading instruction, intervention, comprehension, and literacy best practices.

Christen Ware
Shaped Editor

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What Makes Stronger Literacy Growth Possible?

Learn how coherent, evidence-based literacy instruction and integrated supports help more students access and succeed in grade-level learning.

Jim O’Neill
President, Core and Supplemental Solutions

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Writing Strategies for ELL Students

Support your ELL students with writing strategies to build confident and capable writers.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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What We Learned from an Independent Review of Into Reading

Learn what an independent review revealed about Into Reading and how evidence-based evaluation supports high-quality literacy instruction.

Jim O’Neill
President, Core and Supplemental Solutions

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Why a New Definition of Dyslexia Matters

The revised definition of dyslexia reflects what we've learned from years of research and helps correct common misconceptions about identification. Learn what the changes mean for educators and how they can support earlier, more effective intervention for struggling readers.

Tiffany Peltier

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Why Knowledge Building Matters in the Science of Reading

Explore how knowledge building supports reading comprehension within the science of reading, plus get practical strategies for building background knowledge.

Kellee Joseph
HMH Curriculum and Content Manager

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What Is Tier 2 Intervention in Education? 

Learn what is Tier 2 intervention in education, including how it relates to MTSS, special education, Tier 1 core instruction, and Tier 3 intervention

Amber Silverman
Shaped Contributor

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2026 Science of Reading Articles and Resources for Teachers

Discover science of reading articles and resources for teachers that connect research to instruction with practical strategies and expert insights.

Christen Ware
Shaped Editor

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AI Tools for Text Scaffolding: Supporting Access Without Lowering Expectations 

See how HMH’s Text Scaffolder can help teachers create possible entry points into complex texts, support language development, and make rigorous learning more accessible.

Onalee Smith
Shaped Contributor

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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Shorty Awards

Audience Honor, 2023, Shaped

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Digiday Content Marketing Awards

Finalist, 2023, Shaped

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People’s Choice Podcast Awards

Finalist, 2021 & 2023, Teachers in America

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