In pursuit of equity, some NH schools continue shift away from ‘leveling’

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Monday, April 4, 2022

Critics of leveling say the structure harms poor students, students of color, English language learners and other marginalized kids, often underrepresented in higher-level courses. And they argue it evaluates students on snapshot performance rather than potential, labeling some students as unlikely to succeed and even locking them out of future opportunities like college.

Like a ‘dystopian novel’: violence, apathy on the rise in schools as pandemic wanes

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Saturday, March 26, 2022

“Sadly, I don’t have to write this novel,” Nashua English teacher Walt Freeman added. “All of us are living this novel daily — a bizarre and shameful reality.”

Mind the gap: Educational experiences differ widely between towns for New Hampshire students

Monday, June 10, 2024Sunday, January 16, 2022

As conversations continue around how to improve New Hampshire’s school system, the root cause of these educational disparities is heavily debated. So, too, are the measures used to track them, such as standardized testing and college enrollment data. And opinions differ widely on addressing the gaps, from increasing investment in the public system to expanding private “school choice” options.

Exploring race and diversity beyond the classroom

Sunday, June 16, 2024Saturday, September 25, 2021

Racial Unity Team, Exeter High join forces on collaborative spoken word and music project.

Education & Equity: Exploring the state of public schools in New Hampshire

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Saturday, September 25, 2021

From funding to curriculum, New Hampshire’s schools face many challenges. This series will explore key issues facing students and teachers in the Granite State — with help from readers.

As New Hampshire diversifies, who gets to belong?

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Sunday, April 11, 2021

People of color are moving to the Granite State, but they don’t always find a welcoming community when they arrive.

Loan relief for Granite State nurses could be on the horizon

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Monday, April 5, 2021

Gov. Sununu proposes a new loan repayment program as the state considers expanding the existing program for health professionals.

NH college enrollment down amid pandemic

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Sunday, November 15, 2020

According to data provided by the University System of New Hampshire and community college officials, Granite State community colleges and four-year institutions are seeing a drop in enrollment this fall, including the state’s public institutions.