BOSTON, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning
company Houghton Mifflin
Harcourt today announced that it has acquired
award-winning adaptive learning solution Waggle. Integrating
Waggle's platform with HMH's leading core curriculum programs and
services will create effective, classroom-based personalized
learning experiences for all students across the spectrum of
learning needs—those above, on and below grade level. The
acquisition continues HMH's investment in the extension of its core
solutions.
Waggle's web-based adaptive learning platform provides
differentiated Math and ELA instruction for students in grades 2–8.
By equipping educators with the right insights to discover
classroom trends and group their students by performance, goals and
skills, Waggle empowers teachers to do what they do best: teach.
Waggle's unique engine analyzes student decisions, learning
behavior and progress to ensure each learner experiences the right
challenge at the right time. Research has shown that Waggle users
see up to a 25 percent average increase in Math and ELA
proficiency.
"Supplemental adaptive learning experiences have historically
been too separate from whole-class and group activities, creating
distance in the critical student-teacher relationship," says
Matthew Mugo Fields, General
Manager, Supplemental and Intervention Solutions at HMH. "The
inclusion of Waggle's platform, which marries adaptivity and
teacher-led assignability, will allow HMH to unify the core and
supplemental classroom experiences, creating the most complete,
seamlessly integrated solution available."
With the integration of Waggle, HMH will create a purposeful
connection between its core content and adaptive supplemental
offerings by aligning Waggle's capabilities with HMH's Into
Reading, Into Literature, and Into Math
programs. Using real-time data and insights, Waggle will help
teachers identify student learning gaps and direct them to specific
and relevant HMH instructional content.
"Waggle is designed to be a unifying classroom force, and we're
thrilled to complement HMH's proven core curriculum with our
uniquely adaptive program," says Aoife
Dempsey, CEO, Waggle. "We view this acquisition as the jet
fuel that will power differentiation, delivering on HMH's
commitment to improving student outcomes in classrooms
nationwide."
Additionally, HMH will continue to offer Waggle as a stand-alone
supplemental solution for classrooms, regardless of core program of
study. By providing both integrated and stand-alone access, Waggle
and HMH will offer educators the unique option to define and evolve
the right approach for their classrooms and students. Within
Waggle, students are supported with achievement badges, hints and
feedback as they engage in productive struggle.
Waggle's employees, including CEO Aoife
Dempsey, will join the HMH team effective immediately.
Current Waggle customers should expect no disruption in service and
should contact lisa@wagglepractice.com with questions.
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.
About Waggle
Waggle is recognized industry-wide as a
leader in AI-driven adaptive solutions. It has won multiple awards
while earning the affection of administrators, teachers, and
students. Accolades include the SIAA Education Technology CODiE
award for Best Learning Capacity-Building Solution; being a
District Administration Magazine Readers' Choice "Top Products"
winner; and earning Tech & Learning's "Best in Show"
designation twice. To learn more, visit wagglepractice.com.
Contact
Leah
Riviere
Senior Communications Manager
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
617-351-5020
leah.riviere@hmhco.com
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