HMHCo

HMHCo gives voice to a variety of perspectives and contributes to key conversations around educational issues.

Narrowing the Opportunity Gap in Mathematics Teaching and Learning

12/1/2016

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.

The Spark News Roundup: Ideas Worth Sharing

11/1/2016

This edition of The Spark News Roundup highlights efforts to encourage learning outside of the classroom, such as a Michigan barbershop offering discounts to kids who read aloud to the barbers while getting their hair cut and more.

Learning Happens Everywhere: 5 Ways to Prepare Young Learners for the Classroom

10/26/2016

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.

The Spark News Roundup: Ideas Worth Sharing

10/4/2016

In this edition of The Spark News Roundup, we take a closer look at how some schools are introducing new and innovative practices into their classrooms, from scheduling four recesses a day, to embracing a more interactive approach to preschool math instruction through the use of talking puppets.

Calling All Young Writers: Do You Have a Story? We Want to Publish It!

9/26/2016

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is sending out a final call for submissions to the Spark a Story national short story writing contest, which closes October 7.

Team OneVote 2016: The Voices of Today’s Youth Vote

9/9/2016

Channel One News, a Houghton Mifflin Harcourt company, announces the eight students who will represent the political views of America’s youth leading up to the presidential election this fall.

Even Published Authors Get Stuck: How to Overcome Writer’s Block

9/8/2016

To celebrate HMH’s Spark a Story contest, we turned to some of our authors and novelists to get their tips for how to overcome writer’s block.

The Search Is On To Find The Nation’s Best High School Writers

9/7/2016

HMH is looking for the best high school storytellers in the US and they could be sitting in your classroom!

The Spark News Roundup: Ideas Worth Sharing

9/7/2016

This edition of The Spark News Roundup highlights some innovative ideas and activities for both in and outside of the classroom, from NYC’s work to professionalize early learning to the addition of STEM technology into ELA lesson plans.  

Five Effective Practices For Teaching Reading

9/2/2016

What works when teaching reading? Here are five strategies that are proven to work.