ELO

Extended Learning Opportunities

What are Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs)?

ELOs are encouraging students to explore careers they never would have considered and are giving them the confidence to push themselves further.

Extended Learning Opportunities, or ELOs, are credit-bearing learning experiences that happen outside of the traditional classroom. They provide limitless options to deeply explore fields of study and career paths that students are passionate about, including those that may not be available through their school curriculum, and may even provide an alternative pathway to fulfilling graduation requirements. 

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For Teacher Appreciation Week, some highlights from the past year

Over the past year, many teachers have taken the time to share their stories with us. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, here are...

Paving new pathways

Changes and challenges lie ahead for college and career readiness Part Two of a Two-Part Series To guide students onto viable career pathways, an increasing number...

Choosing their own adventures

With more options than ever and new challenges ahead, students need clear, personalized guidance as they explore career pathways Part One of a Two-Part Series Veteran...

Extended Learning Opportunities continue to flourish despite challenges

Matthew Long became enamored with bacteria during his first year at Winnacunnet High School in Hampton, when a visiting professor from UNH brought a...

4 Things to Know about the “Drive to 65” Act

A bipartisan effort to move the state closer to college and career readiness goals passed the House on May 2, 2019 and is one...

Kennett HS student leads marketing efforts for Mt. Washington Observatory as part of Extended...

Sullivan “Sully” Gaudreault, a student at Kennett High School in North Conway, found his passion for cinematography with the help of an Extended Learning...

Almost 7,000 NH students have taken advantage of hands-on extended learning opportunities

According to a survey administered by the Department of Education in February, 6,900 students in 62 public high schools have participated in an Extended...

Governor’s proposal to merge funds gives some lawmakers pause

As part of his FY 2020-FY 2021 budget proposal to the legislature, Governor Sununu is recommending an organizational change to how education dollars are...

Governor Sununu proclaims January as ELO Month!

Governor Chris Sununu proclaimed January as Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) Month in New Hampshire! ELOs are credit-bearing learning experiences that happen outside of the...
work-based learning awards

Work-Based Learning Awards highlight efforts to help students become college and career ready

A high school student who helped construct his family’s new home. An information technology company that has been placing interns in employment positions for...

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