Education mandate bill dies in the Senate

A bill that would have limited the State Board of Education's rulemaking authority died in the Senate on Thursday, reported the Concord Monitor. According to...

House panel votes for full-day kindergarten | Union Leader

The Union Leader reported that New Hampshire House Education Committee voted in support of SB 191, full day kindergarten. Now the bill goes to the full House and then to House Finance

Police chief: Investing in kids can help fight crime

Enfield Police Chief Richard Crate urged the legislature to invest in New Hampshire kids by funding early childhood education programs in the Concord Monitor....

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.

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...

What do our students need to succeed in the world of...

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How can we prepare our children for life after graduation? What skills are the most important, and how can we foster them in students?...

Tom Raffio reflects on State Board of Ed’s last ten years

Tom Raffio, outgoing State Board of Education chair, penned a farewell op-ed in the Concord Monitor yesterday. He outlined the work the board has...

Berlin Superintendent: Minimum loss of $100k in Medicaid funding

According to Berlin Superintendent Corinne Cascadden, Berlin could lose a minimum of $100,000 in Medicaid funding as a result of the proposed health care...

By the Numbers: Support and Opposition for SB 193 at House...

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Following several work sessions and revisions, the House Finance Division II Subcommittee held a public hearing on Friday, March 9 on newly-amended version of...

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...