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.
NH leads the way, but competency-based ed is catching on in...
New Hampshire started its move toward competency-based education over 10 years ago. Most recently, school districts who choose to do it have participated in...
Education funding challenges continue throughout New Hampshire: Kearsarge
The Concord Monitor published a "My Turn" piece by Wilmot selectman former state representative Tom Shamberg reflecting budget anguish in Kearsarge Regional School District (which...
Reaching Higher NH Announces First Executive Director
Reaching Higher NH welcomes Evelyn Aissa, MALD, as our new Executive Director.
