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John "Jack" Lynch

Chief Executive Officer

Jack joined HMH in 2017 as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, bringing with him an extensive background in the K-12 education and technology space. With deep expertise in education technology and a proven track record of innovation, Jack is a respected leader driving meaningful impact across the education industry.

He was the founding CEO of bigchalk.com, building a digital education network for 40,000 schools. He later served as president and CEO of the Pearson Technology Group and was on the executive board of Wolters Kluwer. Before joining HMH, he was CEO of Renaissance Learning, advancing K–12 learning analytics.

Jack is passionate about helping educators create growth for every student and ensuring all learners have access to high-quality learning solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University and was honored with the 2016 EY Entrepreneur of the Year and 2023 EdTech CEO of the Year award for his leadership.

 
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Teachers in the Age of AI

Hear from HMH CEO, Jack Lynch, on how artificial intelligence can support teachers in the changing landscape of education.

John "Jack" Lynch
Chief Executive Officer

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Our 10th Annual Educator Confidence Report: Reflecting on the Past Decade, Paving a Path Forward

Learn about how educators are embracing technology in our 10th annual Educator Confidence Report and how they feel about the current state of education.

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Chief Executive Officer

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A new paradigm in education. A new vision for our future.

HMH CEO, Jack Lynch, unveils our refreshed brand that reflects the vision and the organization we have become—one that seamlessly integrates the very best of technology with in-class instruction.

John "Jack" Lynch
Chief Executive Officer

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Will Generative AI Transform Learning? Teachers Express Cautious Optimism

Each year, HMH releases the Educator Confidence Report, a barometer for how educators are feeling about the state of their profession. We asked over 1,200 teachers and administrators for their thoughts on generative AI, its potential and their usage.

John "Jack" Lynch
Chief Executive Officer

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The New Era of Education Is High-Tech and High-Touch

We can recover and transition into a new post-pandemic instructional model that fuses the power of technology with the tried-and-true social gathering of the classroom.

John "Jack" Lynch
Chief Executive Officer