Name: Better Tools, Not More: What Educators Say About Teaching and Technology
Start: 2026-10-21T14:00:00ZEDT
End: 2026-10-21T15:00:00ZEDT

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8 in 10 educators say they incorporate AI tools into their workflow or classroom, up from just 10% three years ago. Classroom technology is evolving quickly, and teachers are navigating what those changes mean for their classrooms in real time.

So, what’s their perspective? In this webinar, HMH leaders will explore findings from the 2026 Educator Confidence Report, including how teachers and administrators are feeling about the profession, technology, and the factors that drive student growth.

Join this discussion for insight into what might be encouraging optimism, where educators see opportunities and challenges in their daily work, and what tools they say they need to better support students. Come learn why educators are emphasizing quality over quantity and how high-quality materials, teacher expertise, and meaningful relationships help all students reach their fullest potential.

Francie Alexander

Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research, HMH

Francie Alexander is an industry leader in the fields of early childhood education, literacy, and intensive intervention for striving reading and math students.

Francie currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Text Project. She served for almost 10 years on the PBS Next Generation Media Advisory Board. She was previously Chief Academic Officer for Scholastic. She has been a frequent guest on NBC’s TODAY Show, has written columns for The New York Post, and was “The Book Nanny” for Los Angeles Family Magazine. Additionally, Francie has authored more than 50 books for children, including the STEM Curious George Readers. She currently provides monthly Book Talks in HMH’s Teachers Corner.

Francie is a former member of the National Assessment Governing Board, which oversees the National Assessment of Educational Progress, widely known as “The Nation’s Report Card.” Prior to her time at HMH, Francie held key positions in both state and federal education agencies.

Melissa Aviles-Ramos

Executive in Residence for Innovation and Analytics, HMH

Melissa Aviles Ramos began her career as an English teacher and later served as a principal, deputy superintendent and acting superintendent for Bronx, NY, high schools, before holding various senior leadership roles across the system and ultimately serving as Chancellor of New York City Public Schools. Throughout her career, Melissa has remained focused on strengthening instructional quality, supporting educators, and improving outcomes for students.

Lindsay Dworkin

Senior Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs, HMH

Lindsay was named HMH’s Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs following the acquisition of NWEA in 2023. She joined NWEA in 2021, bringing deep commitment to dedication to education policy. At HMH, Lindsay leads initiatives that support educators and leaders by improving instructional materials, leveraging high-quality data to illuminate student progress and shaping systemic conditions for meaningful change.

Her career spans roles in a governor’s office, the U.S. Department of Education and advocacy organizations, where she focused on expanding opportunity for all students. Lindsay’s expertise includes research-driven policymaking, legislative engagement and cross-sector collaboration to improve student outcomes at scale.

For all webinars broadcast by Education Week after August 1, 2019, Certificates of Completion are available to all registered attendees who attend 53 minutes or more of this webinar. Educators can download a PDF certificate verifying 1 hour of Professional Development credit. As with all professional development hours delivered, Education Week recommends each educator verify ahead of the webinar broadcast that the content will qualify for professional development in your school, district, county, or state with your supervisor, human resources professional, and/or principal or superintendent’s office.

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