BOSTON, Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning company
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
today announced that the Texas State Board of Education has
approved new K-8 English Language Arts & Reading and Spanish
Language Arts & Reading programs, HMH Into Reading Texas,
HMH ¡Arriba la Lectura! Texas and HMH Into Literature
Texas ©2020, giving schools the opportunity to purchase and
implement the curriculum in K-8 classrooms statewide. These
programs, part of HMH's Into Learning series, provide a
comprehensive suite of flexible literacy solutions designed to
support teachers as they grow learners into strong readers,
confident communicators and critical thinkers.
Fully aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
and English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), HMH's literacy
programs offer authentic, culturally relevant literature that
resonates with children and inclusive dual-language instruction
options, creating an equitable set of solutions designed to help
all students thrive. Intuitive digital tools and blended
professional learning opportunities are designed to empower
teachers, facilitate standards-aligned instruction, and support
delivery of differentiated instruction for English learners and
advanced or struggling students.
"Texas is paving the way with
next generation literacy curricula, and we are thrilled to have the
opportunity to partner with districts statewide to implement
Into Reading, Into Literature and ¡Arriba la
Lectura!," said Jim
O'Neill, general manager, Core Solutions, HMH. "With
purposeful use of technology and a blended approach to literacy,
our programs help educators create a flexible classroom ecosystem
to complement different instructional approaches, grow literacy
skills and generate a love of learning in each and every
student."
The HMH Into Reading Texas, HMH Into Literature
Texas and HMH ¡Arriba la Lectura! Texas
authorship teams are made up of recognized experts, esteemed
scholars and bilingual authors who ensured the programs met the
high expectations of the state's framework. Authors and consultants
included past presidents of the National Council of Teachers of
English Kylene Beers, Ed.D., and Carol
Jago, as well as Dr. Elena
Izquierdo, associate professor of dual language education,
biliteracy and ELL education at the University
of Texas, El Paso.
The HMH Texas literary suite offers:
- HMH Into Reading Texas – Grades K–5: Using
meaningful data, authentic and high-interest texts, and a flexible
design, HMH Into Reading™
Texas ©2020 stresses the importance of
small-group time, enabling teachers to be responsive to each
student's growth while also meeting educators' needs for an
equitable program with a balanced approach and workshop model
philosophy. The program includes popular Rigby leveled readers and
dual-language and biliteracy program offerings featuring authentic
Spanish language text selections.
- HMH Into Literature Texas – Grades 6–8:
HMH Into Literature™ Texas ©2020 is an English
Language Arts and Literature program for advancing literacy
and language skills for success in college, work and life. A
full range of embedded assessments, reporting, analytics and
grade-level measures offer teachers and administrators evaluation
of student growth as well as year-long progress against core
standards.
- HMH ¡Arriba la Lectura! Texas –
K–5: Used by itself or paired with Into Reading Texas in
a dual language classroom, HMH ¡Arriba la
Lectura! ©2020 is a comprehensive Spanish
literacy program built with a focus on the unique needs of students
learning to read and write in Spanish within a workshop
model. The program includes features just for Spanish to
ensure that teachers are supported in dual language settings and
that students have access to enrichment lessons in Spanish academic
language.
About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
(NASDAQ:HMHC) is a global learning company committed to delivering
integrated solutions that engage learners, empower educators and
improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core
curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions and
professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and
school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students'
potential and extend teachers' capabilities. HMH serves more than
50 million students and 3 million educators in 150 countries, while
its award-winning children's books, novels, non-fiction, and
reference titles are enjoyed by readers throughout the world. For
more information, visit www.hmhco.com.
Contact
Leah
Riviere
Senior Communications Manager
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
617-351-5020
leah.riviere@hmhco.com
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