Souhegan students recognized as strong, resilient, and a “model for others”
Souhegan High School students Laurel Auth and Katherine McCann were honored at a reception by the State Council for Youths with Chronic Conditions earlier...
Concord’s media literacy course is a lesson in questioning assumptions
Concord High School's media literacy class students have one complaint: they can't watch a movie or television show without analyzing it. That's the goal,...
Sanborn students bring lessons to life in amazing MacBeth performance
Sanborn Regional High School's Drama Troupe isn't only tackling one of the most popular and challenging dramas of all time, MacBeth: the students are...
Pittsfield Middle High School’s journey to competency-based learning
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) has put up a new web page about New Hampshire's approach to competency-based learning. It features a...
Don’t underestimate students’ ability to reflect on their own work
The benefits of reflection and goal-setting that student-led conferences provide valuable skills that go beyond the classroom.
New Hampshire leads the way in teaching students 21st Century skills
New Hampshire schools have become a model for learning that is rigorous, personalized, and meaningful, giving them the tools to succeed in 21st century life.
Competency-based learning "the most honest, most ethical, and most responsive system"
Maine teachers are saying that the move to competency-based education is the most important work they've ever done.
Former state rep and city councilor: Killing kindergarten bill unfair to...
Killing the bill that would have funded full-day kindergarten was a mistake, wrote former state rep Liz Blanchard.
Reflection and accountability at center of student-led conferences in Pittsfield
Pittsfield Middle High School uses student-led conferences to engage parents in students' self-reflection and goal setting.
Seacoast schools aim to meet the needs of diverse populations
Portsmouth and Dover schools are stepping up to support new students who speak little English.
