Monthly Archives: June 2017

What’s in the New Hampshire Every Student Succeeds Act State Plan?

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Stan Freeda

Under the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), states have more flexibility in reporting, goal setting, and identifying struggling schools, reported the Concord Monitor. The ESSA replaced No Child Left Behind, and New Hampshire has released its draft plan to … Continue reading →

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New Prosthesis Helps 10 Year Old Bicyclist – 3D Printing STEM Project – Milford, NH

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Stan Freeda

Morgan Peterson was born without the lower portion of her left arm. The limb tapers to slim roundness just below the elbow. She was 6 months old when fitted with her first prosthetic, courtesy of Shriners Hospitals. Four more have … Continue reading →

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Gen YES and NH Office of Educational Technology Launch Gen YES New Hampshire

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Stan Freeda

The Office of Educational Technology at the New Hampshire Department of Education is partnering with GenYES to help promote participation of New Hampshire schools in the GenYES program. Dr. Dennis Harper will give a GenYES workshop in Concord on August … Continue reading →

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Speak Up 2017 Survey Registration is Open

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Stan Freeda

Happy end of the school year! Thank you all for another wonderful year! Before you head out for the summer, get a head start on Speak Up 2017, check out our plans for ISTE 2017, and sign up for a … Continue reading →

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NHSLMA Library Camp ~ “Breakout! Unlock the Possibilities”

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Stan Freeda

There is a New location and New Format for the NHSLMA Summer Library Camp! This year’s camp is at the NH Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH. Opening session speaker will be Laura Gardner, 2016 SLJ … Continue reading →

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Breaking down NH’s draft plan for the ESSA with the DOE and Center for Assessment

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Stan Freeda

At the end of May, the New Hampshire Department of Education (Department) published its draft plan to comply with federal requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The Department is asking for public input on the plan by June … Continue reading →

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July 12th: Internet-Wide Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Stan Freeda

The FCC wants to destroy net neutrality and give big cable companies control over what we see and do online. If they get their way, they’ll allow widespread throttling, blocking, censorship, and extra fees. On July 12th, the Internet will … Continue reading →

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