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...
Senate approves $10 million in additional funding for school security
According to the Union Leader, the Senate approved an additional $10 million in funding to "harden" security in public schools:
The action came when senators...
Manchester Proud proposing a “community-centric” school planning process
A coalition of individuals, local businesses, and education leaders are coming together to propose fully funding a "community-centric" strategic planning effort for Manchester schools. The...
Board of School Committee endorses Manchester Proud’s strategic planning proposal
The Manchester Board of School Committee voted unanimously to endorse a proposal from Manchester Proud, a coalition of individuals, local businesses, and education leaders,...
Guest Post: High School Testing – exploring its purpose and potential
What good is high school testing that does not count towards students’ grades, cannot be used for college admission or placement, and is barely...
Ask why: A four part series exploring traditional practices in education
We all make assumptions about the way learning in school is organized. When we pause to ask why, we can learn from students and...
The Nation’s Report Card: What it is, what it isn’t, and...
In April, New Hampshire was recognized as one of the top performing states in math and reading according to the National Assessment of Educational...
The state’s role in addressing bullying is limited. Should it be...
When Delanie Marcotte, a fifth grade student at Pollard Elementary School in Plaistow, NH, went before her school board to ask them to do...
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...
