New science standards encourage learning through inquiry and experiment
Next Generation Science Standards are replacing traditional science standards in many California school districts, which incorporate engineering and technology into the classroom.
Rochester begins its second year with performance based assessments
Rochester is one of four New Hampshire school districts beginning the second year of the pilot PACE program, which replaces some standardized testing with locally-based...
Pittsfield Superintendent: District turned schools around with competency-based education
In response to a previous student's letter to the editor of the Concord Monitor, Pittsfield Superintendent John J. Freeman brought attention to the district's...
Extended Learning Opportunities put students' passions and interests at the center...
Pittsfield Middle High School has been a statewide and national model for anytime, anywhere learning with Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs). Whether its early childhood...
Leading with a question: Inquiry-based learning at Pittsfield Middle High School
In this Pittsfield Middle High School English class, students ask: why am I here? Teacher Jenny Wellington guides students through the unit, challenging students...
How states can help districts implement student-centered learning models in their...
Legislators and school board members can help districts that want to follow in the footsteps of New Hampshire's innovative schools, like Pittsfield Middle High School--which incorporates a student centered learning model--achieve their personalized learning goals.
Blended Learning 101: How to implement blended learning models in your...
The Relay Graduate School of Education is offering a free online module on how teachers can implement blended learning concepts into their everyday teaching,...
More NH graduates meet ACT College and Career Readiness Benchmarks
The results are in, and more New Hampshire students are meeting the ACT's College and Career Ready Benchmarks than in the past five years.
According...
Huffington Post features "Smart Parents" blog to help parents advocate for...
The Huffington Post, in partnership with the Nellie Mae Foundation, is launching a new blog called "Smart Parents," featuring articles and stories about innovative...
Granite State students score higher than national average on SAT
The College Board released the score reports on the Class of 2015, and New Hampshire students scored 76 points higher than the national average. According...
