NHPR: Education Commissioner Dismisses Claims of a ‘Power Grab’ at the...
Commissioner Frank Edelblut spoke with NHPR on the amendment to HB 356, which would give him more flexibility and control over the Department of Education:
Department of Education Commissioner...
Concord Monitor: Edelblut seeks to restructure education department
The Concord Monitor reported on Senator John Reagan's amendment to HB 356, which would give the Commissioner Frank Edelblut "broad discretion" over the Department of Education:
New Hampshire Education...
WMUR: NH education chief says new proposal would give him ‘fidelity...
WMUR reported on the recent draft amendment proposed by Senator Reagan to expand the authority of the NH Commissioner of Ed:
New Hampshire Commissioner of Education...
Concord Monitor: Who wins with school vouchers? Not taxpayers
The Concord Monitor Editorial Board featured a piece on SB 193, the bill that would create a universal voucher program in the state:
A month ago on this page,...
Union Leader: Edelblut power play in DOE reorganizing?
The Union Leader featured an article on the amendment to HB 356, which would restructure the Department of Education:
It hasn't taken Frank Edelblut much time to...
What’s the deal with proficiency or competency based learning?
This video talks about proficiency based learning, which is another term for competency education.
Study finds performance assessments show gains for students with disabilities
The Concord Monitor ran a piece on UNH researcher Carla Evans's findings on PACE. She found promising results for students with disabilities. Here's an excerpt:
PACE, or...
House Dems aim to bring back full-day K
This Wednesday, the House Finance Committee is expected to present its budget to the full House for a vote. That budget doesn't include the...
State board hears about PACE from Concord school leader Donna Palley:...
Assistant superintendent Donna Palley tells the New Hampshire State Board of Education about Concord's experience with PACE, "You only have to look at the student work to get it. Watch a group of very satisfied teachers sitting around a table looking at one after the other of their students' work. Listen to students talk about their learning and you’ll hear some impressive student voices."
Mom and school board member Pam Wicks tells SBOE about her...
There is a positive change happening in our classrooms; we’re seeing students engaged in meaningful learning, giving all students a greater opportunity to reach their potential. I believe that PACE, along with competency based education, will help our students gain 21st century skills, that will guide them on their path to life after high school.
