Do grades demonstrate the potential of each student?
When we think about school, it’s almost impossible to imagine the experience without letter grades and grade point averages. But does a number, like...
Tips on how to encourage kids to read during the summer
Now that summer is here, how can parents encourage their children to continue to read? Fostering a love of reading through modeling, valuing reading...
Competency-based transcripts: do they affect college admissions?
The short answer: no. In fact, some colleges prefer them over traditional transcripts.
New Hampshire's schools are moving towards competency-based education, where students "show what...
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,...
How and why educators can teach the whole child through social-emotional...
We need to educate the whole child, by teaching skills for an effective life, according to educator Trish Shaffer.
Social-emotional skills, like awareness of self...
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...
Emotional intelligence among top skills employers are seeking
Companies are frequently citing emotional intelligence as one of the top characteristics they are looking for in prospective employees. In fact, a 2011 survey...
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...
Student Voice Summit brought together over 100 students and educators
Incorporating student voice has been on the radar of many New Hampshire schools over the past few years in an effort to improve school culture and...
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...
