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In this edition of The Spark News Roundup, we highlight a California early learning campaign to shrink language disparities by installing conversation prompts into playgrounds, an innovative scaffolding technique for teaching English-language learners, how America’s academic approaches differ from the rest of the world, and more.  

Former principal and current Senior Fellow with the International Center for Leadership in Education Eric Sheninger offers insight on how to effectively and successfully execute a digital transformation in the classroom.  

Principal Dr. Kyle Palmer explains how his elementary school has transformed from a traditional school into a more future-ready school, with collaboration, innovation and risk-taking at its core.

We asked eight thought leaders with over 100 years of combined education experience to determine a mantra to guide educators and administrators through 2017.

January 2nd is World Introvert Day. To mark the occasion, we pulled together a few tips on how to encourage participation in the classroom.  

English Language Development teacher Amelia Herrera shares lessons she has learned from teaching refugee students.

Wondering how to incorporate blended and personalized learning into your district? Dr. Kevin Cuppett, Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation for Maryland’s Frederick County Public Schools, has some tips.

Dr. Jill Hackett, Deputy Superintendent of North Kansas City School District, shares some habits she has practiced throughout her career to help build a strong and vibrant school district.

We asked each of our literacy experts to share what they think will move the needle in increasing reading proficiency. Here are some of the tips that stuck with us most.

Former teacher and current HMH program author Michael DiSpezio explains how a “sage on a stage” teaching the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) can inspire student enthusiasm and engagement in the classroom.

In celebration of Computer Science Education Week this week, we’ve compiled a list of 9 apps and resources created by the variety of providers on HMH Marketplace.

In this edition of The Spark News Roundup, we take a closer look at the top five practices that successful schools have in common, ways wearable technology could provide insight into how we learn, what the Trump presidency means for education, and more.

In a Q&A with Dr. Matt Larson, a former math teacher and current President Elect of The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, HMH takes a closer look at the opportunity gap in mathematics and how effective tracking and assessments are.

HMH's Director of Literacy Education Research Julia Febiger shares key takeaways from a study from The Institution of Education Sciences about effective reading programs and practices for adolescents.

HMH Chief Academic Officer Francie Alexander highlights insights about the science of learning math discussed in the HMH math webinar series, "Elements of Change."

As little ones continue to grow, there are many ways that families and caregivers can help them get ready for the more formal learning environment of Kindergarten. Here are five ways to help prepare young learners for the classroom.

HMH program advisor Dr. Allison Bruhn explains how student success in the classroom is directly related to their ability to self-regulate their behavior and offers some tips on how to implement student self-monitoring, a tried and true strategy for supporting self-regulation.

HMH program advisor Dr. Dockterman explains how a fly-fishing trip offered insight into the daily frustrations experienced by struggling students.