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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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What Is Data-Driven Decision-Making in Education? A Closer Look

What is data-driven decision-making in education, and why is it so important? Learn how using data to drive instruction within the classroom is the most effective way to increase student achievement and growth.

Ashley Cruz
NWEA Consultant, State Professional Learning & Improvement Services, HMH

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2025 Back-to-School Articles for Educators

Bookmark this page featuring our 2025 back-to-school articles for educators. It’s filled with the resources you need to start the school year off strong, from prepping for the first day, to classroom management strategies, and more.

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9 Common Formative Assessment Examples and Ideas

Read more about common formative assessment examples and ideas, both informal and formal assessment methods, and how to implement them in the classroom.

Dr. Michael J. Bolz
Principal Learning Experience Designer, HMH

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How to Start a Student Podcast: A Quick Guide

A quick guide for how to start a student podcast, with tips and tricks for teachers for the whole recording process

Erik Palmer
Program Consultant, Into Reading and Into Literature

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First-Day-of-School Checklist for Teachers

Our first-day-of-school checklist for teachers will help get the new school year off to a great start.

Katie Risolo Radovich
First-Grade Teacher

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A Guide to the 3 PBIS Tiers and How it Works with MTSS 

Learn about the 3 PBIS tiers and how it works with a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to create a cohesive framework.

Mary Dean
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A Brief PBIS Implementation Guide

Learn how to implement PBIS in schools. Explore our brief PBIS implementation guide to help you develop your PBIS plan.

Sara Austin
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How to Get Teacher Buy-In for PBIS

Learn how to get teacher buy-in for PBIS. For a PBIS initiative to be effective, getting staff buy-in is critical.

Sara Austin
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What Is Adaptive Learning Technology?

Find out the answer to the question, “What is adaptive learning technology?” Plus, discover ways you can use adaptive learning programs in the classroom.

Aoife Dempsey
Senior Vice President Product Management, HMH

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How to Create a PBIS Behavior Plan

Learn how to create a PBIS behavior plan. A PBIS action plan acts as a guideline for your entire PBIS initiative.

Timothy Mugabi
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8 Components of PBIS to Support Effective Implementation

Discover 8 components of PBIS to support implementation. Successfully implementing a PBIS program requires many different elements to be in place.

Sara Austin
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Ryan Crawley
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How to Develop a PBIS Lesson Plan

Learn how to develop PBIS lesson plans. Explore the essential elements of PBIS lessons and templates by intervention tier.

Sara Austin
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Ryan Crawley
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What Is a PBIS Game in Education?

PBIS games can be used to support learning in a variety of ways and can offer an opportunity to practice new skills in a supportive environment.

Sara Austin
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Debunking PBIS Criticisms and Myths: Why Does PBIS Work?

Explore 7 PBIS criticisms and myths. Certain fundamental aspects of PBIS are misunderstood, which can affect the way it's perceived.

Timothy Mugabi
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Exploring the Cost of Technology in Education

The cost of technology in education is high. Read about three key considerations regarding the cost of technology in schools.

Debi Christensen
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Lesson Plan Examples for Elementary School

In this article, we delve into the elements of effective lesson plans and share lesson plan examples for elementary classrooms.

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HMH Staff

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The History of Personalized Learning

Learn more about the history of personalized learning. From its early days in the Victorian era, we have seen personalized learning evolve and grow to its present state.

Casey Brown
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