Velcro proposes competency-based curriculum & internship program for Manchester students

The Manchester Board of School unanimously supported a proposal by Manchester-based manufacturer Velcro to form a partnership that could lead to internships and jobs...

Why do we separate school kids by age groups?

 Every day we work and interact with people of all ages. So why is K-12 is the only place in our lives where we’re...

Stereotypical gender roles could be affecting math achievement in wealthy, suburban...

In many cases, girls outperform boys in most subjects in early grades. But according to a new study from Stanford, boys outperform girls in...

Guest Blog: Matt Guruge, CEO of Awato is on a mission...

Matt Guruge
We recently met Matt Guruge, CEO, and Co-Founder of Awato, an online service that helps students identify career paths that match their interests and...

Creating a positive classroom environment for students living with adversity

childhood adversity
Nearly one in two children have experienced serious adversity such as abuse, neglect, the loss of a parent, or mental illness. Here are five...

The state’s role in addressing bullying is limited. Should it be...

When Delanie Marcotte, a fifth grade student at Pollard Elementary School in Plaistow, NH, went before her school board to ask them to do...

Are we designing learning experiences that are aligned with how the...

brain
When we think of school, many of us picture a classroom with desks, a blackboard, and a teacher at the front of the room....

Fewer summer break opportunities for low-income children could be widening the...

Summer break may contribute to the widening achievement gap between students based on income levels, according to some experts. Students from middle and high-income...

Webinar Recap: Innovative Partnerships Promoting College & Career Readiness in NH

The New Hampshire Alliance for College & Career Readiness recently announced the availability of “Innovative Partnerships Promoting College and Career Readiness in New Hampshire”...

Governor Sununu adds $10 million to school safety grant program

Governor Sununu is set to increase the school safety preparedness grants by $10 million for a total of almost $30 million, according to the...