New Hampshire Department of Education

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Holiday Cards for our Military Challenge Learn more about the Holiday Cards for our Military Challenge at: https://militaryholidaycardchallenge.com/

Disabilities in the Workplace: Hiring and Retention Learn how businesses can more actively recruit people with disabilities and explore the available incentives and resources.

NHED is looking for artistic high school students to create a mural for our mascot, Max the Moose. Please help spread the word.

A student's college list is not static. Join College Guidance Network on Sept. 17 to learn tips and best practices to help younger students get started, and to support high school seniors as they narrow down their college choices. Register here: https://cz-pq04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/RI+113/cZ-pq04/VWsbft2-Wct_W7Szhg96Y3jMHW58c1_75kCcg7MGxfVC3qn9gW8wLKSR6lZ3nKW5XTlJv1_Mk6TW4XXZs290qrvMW4SBZH247PllLW4Cl7Hn8c4d-vW5k--1Y3XXKCwVLNN7r83193hW38pjyd7J704zW7817vK5JHWl8N7Fp_f7YnLbZW52DN3x6l-1KLW67VmQq6ZkRbLVYkJ8796J4-7W38JBlp8CpX6tW8pVsrr64C3ZRW1d7Crx5HG77wW1Z3kyb2Wg8vzW65hhtn2yv1N5W7wy4pb1-VHNdN5vbRQK5mzqyN6bRqBGGPlZZW6CLKRC77-6LLVJwzNP2t8JQhW4mnB5N61JVN-MHjWD9fZHCwW1BcdwX3rqBtJVs9Xlt778tVBW3N50Sb49L80TW6Yz7h04fRVFrf68TyBl04

Recent assessment scores are showing a slight acceleration of growth for New Hampshire students in many grade levels, but not enough to make up lost academic ground since the pandemic. New Hampshire’s preliminary performance scores from 2024 indicate slow and modest improvements in several areas compared to last year’s assessment results, however math scores, in general, are failing to keep pace.

Some assessment scores inch closer to pre-pandemic levels CONCORD, NH — Recent assessment scores are showing a slight acceleration of growth for New Hampshire students in many grade levels, but not enough to make up lost academic ground since the pandemic. New Hampshire’s preliminary performance scores from 2024 indicate slow and modest improvements in...

NHED and New Hampshire schools are dedicated to improving literacy outcomes for all students.

Grants awarded to more than 30 schools to enhance Science of Reading initiatives CONCORD, NH — The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) has awarded a total of $652,500 in literacy grants to schools throughout the state.

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Warning: Phones Are Making PARENTS Anxious Everyone's worried about phones making kids anxious. But phones are making parents anxious, too, and rewiring the parent/child relationship.

https://www.scholastic.com/parents/school-success/school-life/back-to-school/10-ways-to-make-switch-summer-to-school.html

Please join NHED and Boston College for a free screening and discussion of the Chasing Childhood Documentary at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday at 25 Hall St. in Concord. Licensed NH educators are eligible to receive Certificates of Attendance. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chasing-childhood-documentary-screening-and-panel-discussion-tickets-741458742057

Math teachers from all over the state joined us today at NHED for the launch of our book study - "Routines for Reasoning: Fostering the Mathematical Practices in All Students." Thanks to authors Grace Kelemanik and Amy Lucenta for facilitating.

We are grateful for all of the educators who are attending today's Day of Discovery with Discovery Education!

After a comprehensive, broad-reaching and robust process with active participation from numerous educators and school leaders, the State Board of Education voted Wednesday to support the first half of the Minimum Standards for Public Schools Approval, ED 306.01-306.26.

State Board of Education approves final proposal to amend rules governing some of the Minimum Standards for Public Schools Approval CONCORD, NH — The State Board of Education on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve the final proposal to amend rules governing a portion of the Minimum Standards for Public Schools Approval, which outlines regulatory requirements for the operation of public school districts and public academies.

Children all throughout New Hampshire are enjoying memorable summer camp experiences thanks to our ReKINDling Curiosity program, including these children at Lantern Light Camps in Northwood. Thank you for inviting us to visit! https://rekindlingcuriosityeducation.nh.gov

Fast facts for New Hampshire educators about Tutor.com and how it can provide academic support for students in grades 4-12, at no cost.

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NHED's UpGrade initiative provides technology leaders with existing industry-recognized credentials the chance to receive a computer science educator endorsement to teach in NH schools. UpGrade also encourages current educators to earn tech credentials. https://upgrade.nh.gov/

NHED is proud to partner with Khan Academy to offer free access to Khanmigo, a cutting-edge AI platform for all educators & students in grades 5-12 statewide. Learn more here: https://blog.khanacademy.org/announcing-free-khanmigo-for-new-hampshire/

Three Ways Khanmigo Writing Coach Will Improve Your Child’s Writing Don’t have the time to help your kid with their writing assignments or give them useful feedback? AI-powered Khanmigo Writing Coach can help.

BIG NEWS! Crotched Mountain Foundation has approved a new round of partnership awards to New Hampshire schools in low-income communities to improve education and opportunities for kids with autism and other disabilities. The CMF Kids program announcement brings the total three-year investment in New Hampshire special education to over $3 million.

The following communities and their representative school districts have been selected as this round’s CMF Kids partners:

Berlin – $190K ​
Providing an inclusive/accessible developmental preschool playground​, as well as upgrades to life skills programs for elementary, middle, and high school students.

White Mountain School District – $150K ​
To build/train staff capacity to educate kids with developmental disabilities including autism.

Littleton – $300K
Purchasing a van for Special Education to provide vocational training and community experiences. Supporting a two-year Special Education teaching residency for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.

Newport – $300K
For teacher and administrator special education professional development, including coaching and mentorship for school leadership.

“Throughout our history, Crotched Mountain Foundation has focused on making a real and lasting difference in the lives of people of all abilities,” said Ned Olney, President and CEO of Crotched Mountain Foundation. “With CMF Kids, we are partnering with New Hampshire schools to strengthen the outcomes of their special education programs. Thanks to our donors, staff, and partners, we are helping children with autism and other disabilities live, learn, and thrive in the community.”

To learn more about CMF Kids please visit cmfkids.org.