The Future of Education in the 21st Century

How have innovations in technology impacted learning and transformed education? What are the big trends on the horizon in the education industry? Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) is a global learning company focused on creating and delivering solutions that empower educators and improve student outcomes. Rose Else-Mitchell, HMH’s Chief Learning Officer, will join us to discuss the future of education in the 21st century. We’ll explore how digital innovation is impacting the classroom environment, the power of learning science, and the importance of going beyond the latest trends to use technology to truly enhance the learning experience.

Rose joined Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as part of the Company’s acquisition of Scholastic’s Educational Technology and Services business in May 2015. Now as Chief Learning Officer and EVP, Rose oversees HMH’s Efficacy Research, Learning Science and Data Analytics teams, as well as its Teaching and Learning Platforms and best-in-class-class Professional Services business. At Scholastic, Rose was Executive Vice President of K-12 US & Global Product Development, responsible for the company’s Ed Tech product strategy and development, including world-class products such as READ 180, MATH 180, System 44, and iRead. Rose has worked as a professional development publisher, for education non-profits, as a television book reviewer, an educational researcher, and a classroom teacher.