HMH Honors 2026 Model Schools and Educators Amid K-12 Improvement Push
Event summary
- HMH's Center for Model Schools announced its 2026 honorees, including 30 schools, 8 districts, and 7 educators across 21 states.
- The 34th Annual Model Schools Conference will take place June 28–July 1 in Orlando, featuring 150+ sessions on K-12 improvement strategies.
- HMH CEO Jack Lynch emphasized the conference's role in sharing replicable education models for scalable impact.
- The event includes data-driven leadership sessions focused on optimizing MAP Growth® and NWEA® assessment tools.
The big picture
HMH's annual Model Schools Conference underscores the growing emphasis on measurable K-12 improvement strategies, particularly as adaptive learning tools gain traction. The event highlights a shift toward data-driven education models, aligning with broader industry trends in personalized learning and outcomes-based assessment. With over 50 million students served globally, HMH is positioning itself as a key player in scaling these innovations.
What we're watching
- Scalability of Models
- Whether HMH can effectively replicate the honored schools' strategies across broader districts.
- Data Utilization
- The pace at which K-12 institutions adopt data-driven assessment tools like MAP Growth® and NWEA®.
- Educator Retention
- How HMH's recognition programs impact long-term educator engagement and performance.