BOSTON, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Houghton
Mifflin Harcourt's (HMH)
Into Literature, a connected language arts program which
seamlessly combines core ELA instruction with adaptive assessment
and supplemental writing practice powered by Writable, was
named Best Reading / Writing / Literature Instructional Solution
for Grades 9-12 & Higher Education of 2020, as part of the
annual SIIA CODiE Awards last month. Created through an
exclusive partnership between Writable and learning company
HMH, the joint solution intuitively meets students'
literacy needs, preparing them for college and career success.
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"At HMH, we are committed to improving student outcomes through
purposeful use of connected education technologies," says
Matthew Mugo Fields, EVP and general
manager of supplemental and intervention solutions at HMH. "Into
Literature with Writable supports student literacy by combining
close reading and analytical writing – essential skills that
prepare students for college and beyond. This award is a testament
to the hard work of the HMH and Writable teams that brought this
innovative solution to life in our shared mission of empowering
educators and students."
Into Literature, HMH's core ELA solution for 6-12
learners, provides engaging reading and writing instruction aligned
with relevant, authentic literature to ensure students are growing
and deepening foundational critical thinking skills.
Writable is a guided writing practice program for
grades 3-12 that builds more independent, reflective writers –
writers with purpose. With hundreds of pre-built writing
assignments and AI-tools, Writable helps deliver timely yet
structured teacher and peer feedback, accelerate grading, and
monitor growth across the curriculum and district.
Into Literature with Writable allows students to
blend close reading and analytical writing using an intuitive
online platform. Students practice with short, skill-focused
writing activities that prepare them step-by-step for their unit
performance tasks. Best-in-class fiction and nonfiction mentor
texts are displayed alongside point-of-use feedback and revision
tools, so that all students can produce great writing.
"In the wake of COVID-19 related school closures, HMH is seeing
connected solutions, like Into Literature with
Writable, resonate with educators more now than ever before,"
adds Jack Lynch, CEO, HMH. "A united
platform, which reaches across instructional areas, practice
opportunities and meaningful assessment, supports differentiated
learning in any environment and naturally makes sense for
educators."
This innovative Into Literature with
Writable partnership is representative of HMH's connected
teaching and learning approach, which focuses on thinking
holistically about how to integrate education solutions in a way
that empowers all learners and provides meaningful data in order to
better support students and educators.
The prestigious SIIA CODiE Awards recognize the companies
producing the most innovative education technology products across
the country and around the world. Learn more at
www.siia.net/codie/.
About Writable
Writable helps teachers scaffold and
motivate students to become purposeful, proficient writers, and
helps schools assess and monitor writing growth. With hundreds of
customizable assignment templates and rubrics, Writable helps over
8,500 schools and districts with custom assessment, practice and
feedback goals. Founded in 2016, Writable is venture funded
by Omidyar Technology Ventures and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. For
more information, visit www.writable.com.
About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (NASDAQ: HMHC) is a learning
company committed to delivering connected 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.
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Contact
Katie
Marshall
Communications Manager
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
617-351-5057
katie.marshall@hmhco.com
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