Tag: School Culture
Student roles in cultivating school culture
Michael Niehoff, an educator who has taught student leadership for the past 20 years, shares his experience in having students take active roles in...
The state’s role in addressing bullying is limited. Should it be different?
When Delanie Marcotte, a fifth grade student at Pollard Elementary School in Plaistow, NH, went before her school board to ask them to do...
Embracing learning that allows students to craft individual pathways to success
In a letter to the Union Leader, Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut highlighted the programs that allow students to pursue their own passions and pathways,...
Senate approves $10 million in additional funding for school security
According to the Union Leader, the Senate approved an additional $10 million in funding to "harden" security in public schools:
The action came when senators...
School Culture Improvement Leads to Better Academic Outcomes
Defining school culture, sometimes called school climate, can be difficult, but creating a positive learning atmosphere for students can help improve their confidence, and...
Event: Advancing Educational Equity Through Collective Impact
The New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College will be hosting Dr. Shelby Cooley for a lecture on inclusion, titled, Why Inclusion Matters:...
Governor announces members of School Safety Preparedness Task Force
Governor Chris Sununu announced the members of the newly-formed Governor's School Safety Preparedness Task Force, which will be tasked with making recommendations to ensure...
Studies underscore the importance of keeping parents informed of student performance
Informing parents about their child's attendance, grades, and class assignments can have a big impact on student achievement, according to recent studies from Colombia...
National tragedies spark local action, including a Governor’s Task Force on school safety
The recent mass shooting in Parkland, Florida has prompted communities across New Hampshire to take up the issue of school safety and reflect on...
Portsmouth police chief says that community partnerships & building trust with students are critical...
Portsmouth Police Chief Robert Merner said that community, school, and law enforcement partnerships are important in reaching potentially troubled youth and helping to prevent...