With this innovative strategy, math students focus on learning rather than...
Sixth-grade teacher Leah Alcala doesn't use the traditional grading strategy in her math class. Instead of giving grades immediately, she highlights students' mistakes, walks through...
Starting a meaningful conversation with your child’s teacher
As the school year begins, how can families become more involved in their child's school life? Family engagement is one of the best predictors...
Family & community engagement can lead to improved student & school...
According to the Learning Policy Institute (LPI), engaging families and the community in their children's education is associated with improved academic outcomes, more positive...
PACE program helps support learning & gives credibility to testing alternatives
Several districts in New Hampshire have been replacing annual standardized tests with project-based assessments that are embedded into regular classroom activities and support deeper...
Tips on how to build an inclusive school culture & empower...
As our world becomes more interconnected, Adrienne Henck, the Director of Global School First, emphasizes the importance of global education, inclusive school culture, and...
US Department of Education applauds PACE, NH’s innovative assessment program
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has announced that New Hampshire received approval to continue with its innovative assessment program, the Performance Assessment of Competency...
Spaulding seniors have high visibility opportunities at the national and local...
As part of their Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs), two Spaulding High School seniors were able to pursue their passions outside of the school's walls...
NH’s innovative assessment inspires others to explore testing alternatives
New Hampshire's innovative assessment, known as PACE (Performance Assessment of Competency Education), has inspired Louisiana and Puerto Rico to pursue alternative testing methods to...
Governor announces members of School Safety Preparedness Task Force
Governor Chris Sununu announced the members of the newly-formed Governor's School Safety Preparedness Task Force, which will be tasked with making recommendations to ensure...
State Board adopts K-12 Computer Science academic standards
In June, the state legislature voted to add computer science as a core K-12 subject. This week, the New Hampshire State Board of Education,...
