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How Has Technology Changed Education?

Here we take a deep dive into the question, “How has technology changed education?” and uncover tech’s role in opening up new possibilities for teaching and learning.

The Impact of AI On One School District: A Conversation with Dr. Kecia Ray and Jerry Almendarez

The Impact of AI On One School District: A Conversation with Dr. Kecia Ray and Jerry Almendarez

Edtech expert, Dr. Kecia Ray, recently sat down with Jerry Almendarez, the superintendent of Santa Ana Unified School District in California, to discuss embracing AI with the help of teachers and stakeholders.

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Amanda Partida
Lead Instructional Designer, HMH

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Product Marketing Director, 6-12 ELA and K-12 ELD

Adam Hartman
Principal Content Designer, Literacy Content Solutions, HMH

Julie Richardson, M.S. Ed.

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Leah LeComte
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Stephanie Nash
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Amanda Partida
Principal Content Designer, Literacy Content Solutions, HMH

Julie Richardson, M.S. Ed.

Stephanie Nash
Product Marketing Director, 6-12 ELA and K-12 ELD

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

Amanda Partida
Lead Instructional Designer, HMH

Veejay Jadhaw
Chief Technology Officer

Leah LeComte
Instruction and Leadership Coach Creating Connections in Classrooms

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Stephanie Nash
Product Marketing Director, 6-12 ELA and K-12 ELD

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

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Lead Instructional Designer, HMH

Leah LeComte
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To help make reading instruction both effective and engaging, we’ve put together five free science of reading activities targeting spelling, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and phonics.

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Learn about math talk, anchor charts, and how to use anchor charts to support math talk in the classroom.

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Learn more about defining and improving your school culture with helpful tips and a planning template.

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Learn how writing fits into the science of reading and why integrating reading and writing instruction supports stronger literacy outcomes for all students.

Julie Richardson, M.S. Ed.
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