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...
Manchester Proud proposing a “community-centric” school planning process
A coalition of individuals, local businesses, and education leaders are coming together to propose fully funding a "community-centric" strategic planning effort for Manchester schools. The...
Restorative justice leads to greater respect between students & teachers
Restorative justice is a system of reconciliation and accountability that brings together the offender, victim, and others to mediate and resolve problems. It holds...
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...
Colleges & universities dropping SAT and ACT writing test requirements
Many colleges and universities are ending the requirement for the writing portion of the SAT or ACT in admissions, favoring writing samples, teacher recommendations,...
4 Things to Know about the “Drive to 65” Act
A bipartisan effort to move the state closer to college and career readiness goals passed the House on May 2, 2019 and is one...
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...
Family, school, and community engagement can foster social-emotional skills in students
Social and emotional learning (SEL) enhances students' ability to succeed in school, career, and life. SEL has been shown to increase academic achievement scores...
CTE programs aren’t just for blue collar jobs: “We’re a rainbow...
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are preparing New Hampshire's students for a wide variety of careers, from biomedical engineering to advanced manufacturing. Frank...
Public Schools Rising: Increased access, opportunity and equity for NH students
What happens when our small, rural state implements policies and programs that empower public schools to make learning flexible, accessible, and equitable?
Public Schools Rising...
