Wentworth Elementary School is one of 42 schools nationwide, and the only school in New England, in National Staff Development Councils (NSCDs) Learning School Alliance. The LSA is a network of model schools committed to professional development practices that promote student achievement. The educators from these schools will support one another in applying the principles and standards of professional development grounded in NSDC’s definition of professional learning, standards for staff development, and principles for professional learning identified in The Learning Educator: A New Era for Professional Learning.
FALL 2009 NECAP RESULTS
The results of the Fall 2009 New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) for grades three through eight and high school were released today by Commissioner of Education Virginia M. Barry, Ph.D. Commissioner Barry was pleased to note that New Hampshire schools have again made strong progress in helping students meet challenging standards in reading, mathematics, and writing.
For school and district information, visit the NH School District Profile.
For the Press Release and additional information, visit 2009 NECAP Results and Information.
Governor Lynch, Commissioner Barry Announce
30 Percent Drop in High School Dropout Rate
A report released by the State Department of Education shows that for school year 2008-2009 the four-year cumulative dropout rate is 6.7 percent, down from 9.7 percent last year. The annual rate decreased to 1.7 percent from 2.5 percent in 2007-2008 more...
For more information about dropout prevention programs contact Paul Leather at (603) 271-3801 or pleather@ed.state.nh.us. For more information about the rate calculation contact Irene Koffink at (603) 271-3865 or Irene.koffink@ed.state.nh.us.
NH School Districts Receive Grants to Transform Their Schools Into 21st Century Classrooms
Twenty-two school districts have been awarded grants of approximately $145,000 each from the federal Enhancing Education Through Technology Program (NCLB Title II-D) as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.
2009 NH Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results Released
The YRBS is one component of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This system was designed to focus the nation on behaviors among youth related to the leading causes of mortality and morbidity among both youth and adults and to assess how these risk behaviors change over time. more...
Patrick Kaplo , a science teacher at Campbell High School, receives a $25,000 Milken National Educator Award
Dubbed “the Oscars of teaching” by Teacher Magazine, the Milken Educator Awards were conceived to recognize the importance of outstanding educators and encourage talented young people to enter teaching. By honoring outstanding educators, the program strives to elevate, activate, motivate, and retain talented people to the challenges and adventures of teaching. Patrick Kaplo, a teacher at Campbell High School in Litchfield, was surprised with the news by Commissioner Virginia Barry, Ph.D. more...
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The NH Department of Education is accepting nominations for the 2011 NH Teacher of the Year. more...
Race to the Top
The Department submitted its Race to the Top application this morning (January 19, 2010). NH will be eligible for $20 to $75 million, if awarded. These monies will provide resources to transform public education. For more information, click here.
Transforming New Hampshire Education
Commissioner Virginia Barry is leading the Department through a process to transform NH's educational system. Addressing four broad areas: Standards and Assessments, Effective Teachers and Leaders, Data Systems, and Turnaround of Struggling Schools, the Department is drawing on reform strategies that have demonstrated improvement across the state, as well as envisioning new, innovative efforts. Click here to view the powerpoint presentation
Scholarship to National Youth Science Camp
Applications to attend the 2010 National Youth Science Camp are now available. Each year NH gets to send two students - all expenses paid - to West Virginia for the National Youth Science Camp. Each high school may submit one candidate. Click here for an application and more information about National Youth Science Camp
Board Examination/Move On When Ready Systems
On November 6, 2009, Marc Tucker, Executive Director of the National Center for Education and the Economy, met with interested New Hampshire school administrators and others to discuss his proposal of Board Examination/Move On When Ready Systems. His talk outlined possible pathways a state might take and described details of implementation. Click here to view the powerpoint presentation.
The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHDOE) has been working with other agencies to provide information about the H1N1 influenza (Swine Flu). This information can be found on the H1N1 Web site.
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