RHNH Director Evelyn Aissa speaks to contrasting education outcomes in NH

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Reaching Higher NH’s Executive Director, Evelyn Aissa, spoke to attendees of the NH Fiscal Policy Institute’s annual conference, Building a Strong Foundation for a...

SAT may not align with NH learning standards, research suggests

New Hampshire has used the College Board's SAT assessment to satisfy the high school testing requirement since 2015. Since then, every 11th grader has...

Work Study Practices help prepare students for the future

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Non-academic skills, like critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication are being cited by employers as some of the most important skills that students need to...

School Culture Improvement Leads to Better Academic Outcomes

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Defining school culture, sometimes called school climate, can be difficult, but creating a positive learning atmosphere for students can help improve their confidence, and...

Parental engagement & personalized learning can help bridge achievement gap between...

According to an analysis by the New Hampshire Department of Education, school districts that spend the most money per pupil typically get the best...

Continuous Revisions of Voucher Bill are a Concern for NH Parents,...

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The statewide voucher bill, SB 193, has gone through several major revisions since it was introduced last year--each House committee has made substantial changes...

New York’s performance-based assessments result in substantial student growth & improved...

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A Consortium of public schools in New York has been a model of school improvement and student achievement through performance-based assessments and student-centered learning....

Rigor is important, but courses should be informed by aspirations, says...

Brennan Barnard, Director of College Counseling and Outreach at the Derryfield School, offered college-bound students advice on course selection and how it impacts their...

NH Ranks at the Top According to NAEP, but Significant Achievement...

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New Hampshire remains one of the highest achieving states in the nation for fourth and eighth-grade math and reading, according to a recent report...

ELOs help to personalize learning and provide more opportunities in small...

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Extended Learning Opportunities allow students to earn class credit and meet learning competencies through personalized experiences that often take place outside of the classroom. As...