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While some districts have embraced the new approach, others have lagged behind.
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.
Not having enough substitute teachers can impact student outcomes and teacher wellness, educators say.Â
Substitutes are a critical part of the education infrastructure, and can’t be an afterthought, experts say.Â
Since the pandemic, a rise in classroom disruptions and pressure to help students catch up makes substitute teaching even more challenging, experts say.
CONCORD, NH – After thousands of overdose deaths and millions of dollars in economic disruptions due to the opioid abuse
After generations of hiding their lineage, some Granite Staters are reconnecting with their indigenous roots.Â
The Center City in Manchester has a reputation for crime, but a community organization is trying to change that narrative.Â
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.
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.