NH Department of Education

101 New Hampshire Robotics teams receive $522K in state grants

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 NH Department of Education 0

The grants, which help fund the purchase of robotics kits, stipends for coaches, and competition expenses including transportation, total $522,000 so far. Participating schools are eligible for another grant next year. READ MORE

Rebecca Fredette promoted to state Special Education Director

Monday, November 25, 2019 NH Department of Education 0

New Hampshire Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut today announced the promotion of Rebecca Fredette to serve as the Department’s Special Education Director within the Bureau of Student Support. READ MORE

Data lovers, rejoice: State Dept. of Ed updates iPlatform data for all NH schools

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 NH Department of Education 0

The New Hampshire Department of Education today released the latest school accountability data on its iPlatform data portal. The department recently uploaded 2018-2019 Federal Accountability data. READ MORE

NH applies for $30 million pre-school Development Grant

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 NH Department of Education 0

Federal funds would implement family-focused early childhood education. READ MORE

State Board of Education celebrates 100 years

Thursday, September 12, 2019 NH Department of Education 0

The State Board of Education marked its 100th anniversary at this morning’s meeting at the Department of Education headquarters in Concord. READ MORE

NH DOE $500K grant for rehabilitation services will assist students with disabilities

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 NH Department of Education 0

The funds will be targeted to assist New Hampshire clients with disabilities who are trying to move into the workplace. READ MORE

Assessments show mixed results for NH students in reading, math

Friday, August 30, 2019 NH Department of Education 0

Results show the percentage of students showing proficiency in English and Language Arts increased in three grades and fell in two others from last year. Proficiency in Math increased in two grades, but fell in three. High school SAT results tracked about the same, with a small decline in English and Language Arts and a small increase in Math. READ MORE

NH gets 5-year $46M federal grant to expand charter schools

Thursday, August 22, 2019 NH Department of Education 0

The funds, awarded by the federal Department of Education’s Charter School Program (CSP), will support the state’s charter school program with a focus on at-risk students, and help spread education innovations to other New Hampshire schools. READ MORE

Department of Education collects 600 backpacks for kids heading back to school

Sunday, August 18, 2019 NH Department of Education 0

This year, the Backpack Drive set a new record by collecting more than 600 backpacks, which will be distributed by school nurses to students in need across the Granite State. READ MORE

NH DOE aids districts with federal grant management, as compliance bureau enters second year

Wednesday, August 7, 2019 NH Department of Education 0

The NH DOE Bureau of Federal Compliance provides technical assistance, guidance documents, and other educational opportunities to assist local schools in understanding how to manage federal grants. READ MORE