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...
Governor Sununu supports limiting court’s role in education funding
Governor Chris Sununu said he supports an amendment to the New Hampshire Constitution that would limit the court's power in determining how to fund...
Capturing student learning and growth through competency and portfolio grading
As learning environments become more focused on group work to nurture high-demand skills--like collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving, one of the top concerns is how...
Education Commissioner calls for increased cyber security
The New Hampshire Department of Education Commissioner, Frank Edelblut, called for increased cyber security in schools in a recent Concord Monitor column. Commissioner Edelblut...
Velcro proposes competency-based curriculum & internship program for Manchester students
The Manchester Board of School unanimously supported a proposal by Manchester-based manufacturer Velcro to form a partnership that could lead to internships and jobs...
Why do we separate school kids by age groups?
Every day we work and interact with people of all ages. So why is K-12 is the only place in our lives where we’re...
Franklin mayor will veto proposals to lift tax cap to make...
Franklin mayor Tony Giunta told the City Council that he would veto any motion to override the tax cap. The city's schools are facing...
Stereotypical gender roles could be affecting math achievement in wealthy, suburban...
In many cases, girls outperform boys in most subjects in early grades. But according to a new study from Stanford, boys outperform girls in...
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...
Guest Blog: Matt Guruge, CEO of Awato is on a mission...
We recently met Matt Guruge, CEO, and Co-Founder of Awato, an online service that helps students identify career paths that match their interests and...
