Civics
Unevenly applied, competency-based learning has achieved mixed results in New Hampshire
While some districts have embraced the new approach, others have lagged behind. READ MORE
Articles by Kelly Burch
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New education standards continue a decades-long push toward competency-based education
New Hampshire is nearing the end of a more than three-year effort to revamp the state’s core educational standards. When approved early next year, these new rules will steer the course of public education for at least the next decade. In this continuing series of stories, the Granite State New Collaborative will explore what those changes are, how they came about and what they mean for the future of public education in the Granite State. READ MORE
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Substitute teacher shortage strains school systems
Not having enough substitute teachers can impact student outcomes and teacher wellness, educators say. READ MORE
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Policy changes and workforce development may help address substitute shortages
Substitutes are a critical part of the education infrastructure, and can’t be an afterthought, experts say. READ MORE
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Lack of protections, student misbehavior challenge substitutes
Since the pandemic, a rise in classroom disruptions and pressure to help students catch up makes substitute teaching even more challenging, experts say. READ MORE
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NH slated to receive about $310M in opioid settlement. Here’s how the money will be allocated
CONCORD, NH – After thousands of overdose deaths and millions of dollars in economic disruptions due to the opioid abuse crisis, New Hampshire is on track to receive roughly $310 million to address some consequences READ MORE
Community
Part 3: For New Hampshire residents, Native American heritage is personal
After generations of hiding their lineage, some Granite Staters are reconnecting with their indigenous roots. READ MORE
Community
Building by building, block by block: Neighborhood Group Works to build community
The Center City in Manchester has a reputation for crime, but a community organization is trying to change that narrative. READ MORE
Featured News
Manchester group takes village approach to community engagement
The tutoring program, which is available to students of color and immigrant students in Manchester, is the flagship program of MCAC, serving more than 70 students. That program grew out of a need the community expressed, Adumene said, and is emblematic of the larger mission of MCAC: to strengthen connections and provide community-driven solutions within immigrant communities of color in Manchester. READ MORE
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New system for mental health crises sees strong demand
The program launched on Jan. 1, providing a centralized system of phone, text or chat support to people in crisis. ‘Crisis’ is self-defined and could mean anything from feeling overwhelmed or anxious to having suicidal ideation. The program aims to provide an equitable, low-barrier access point to mental health services for anyone who needs them. READ MORE
