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Adam Hartman
Chief Technology Officer

Veejay Jadhaw
Lead Instructional Designer, HMH

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Author and Keynote SpeakerSeeing the Potential in Every Student

Amanda Partida

Kyle Greene

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High-Quality Instructional Materials in Reading and ELA: Resources for Students and Teachers

HQIM don’t just support learning—they help shape the entire educational experience. Learn more about how both students and teachers can benefit from high-quality instructional materials.

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

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Automaticity in Math

Learn about automaticity in math, including how to build automaticity and how it relates to fluency

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Educational Technology Articles and Resources

Stay up-to-date on the latest in EdTech with educational technology articles and resources for teachers on trending topics.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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5 Welcome-Back-to-School Activities and Ideas for Students

Try out these welcome-back-to-school activities and ideas for students to usher in the new school year.

Ali Habashi
Former Shaped Editor

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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Helping Families Understand the Language of School

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

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What Is Whole-Group Instruction?

Discover why whole-group instruction is an effective teaching strategy to deliver information to a group, as well as strategies to make it work in your classroom.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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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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5 Strategies for Differentiated Reading Instruction

Learn about differentiated reading strategies you can use to drive better learning outcomes.

Ellen Ullman
Shaped Contributor

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Adam Hartman
Principal Content Designer, Literacy Content Solutions, HMH

Julie Richardson, M.S. Ed.
Lead Instructional Designer, HMH

Amanda Partida
Chief Technology Officer

Veejay Jadhaw
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Alisa Braddy
Instruction and Leadership CoachPowerful Engagement Strategies

Theresa Atchison

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Beyond the Acronyms: Multilingual Learners (MLL) vs. English Language Learners (ELL)—Why the Terms We Use Matter

Explore why is it important to understand the difference between multilingual learners (MLL or ML) vs. English language learner (ELL) and how educators can appropriately support each group in the classroom.

Dr. Giselle Carpio-Williams
Vice President Multilingual Advocacy & Content, HMH

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

Adam Hartman
Principal Content Designer, Literacy Content Solutions, HMH

Julie Richardson, M.S. Ed.
Author and Keynote SpeakerSeeing the Potential in Every Student

Kyle Greene
Instruction and Leadership Coach Teaching Vocabulary with Enthusiasm

Alisa Braddy

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

Amanda Partida
Lead Instructional Designer, HMH

Stephanie Nash
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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