NHLI | New Hampshire Learning Initiative
All Students Deserve a Quality Education
Brian Stack
Director of Competency-Based Education
Brian joined NHLI in July of 2022 as Director of Competency-Based Learning. He most recently served as a New Hampshire high school principal at Sanborn Regional High School and is co-author of Breaking With Tradition: The Shift to Competency Based Learning in PLCs at Work (Solution Tree, 2018). In 2017, Brian was recognized as the NH High School Principal of the Year. His school is recognized nationally as a model PLC and competency-based school. Brian has consulted, coached, and presented at conferences and Institutes throughout the United States, and lives with his wife and five children on the NH Seacoast.
/ December 4, 2023
Preparing All NH Students for Success in an Interconnected and Complex World
New Hampshire’s Portrait of a Learner: Building Essential Skills for the Future The NH Portrait of a Learner (PoL) is pivotal in achieving a more comprehensive understanding of student success […]
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/ May 15, 2023
The Importance of Distributed Leadership
In a recent leadership coaching session, a middle school principal confided in me that she feels like an ineffective school leader because she is unable to make most of the […]
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/ March 2, 2023
Grading for Learning and Equity: Why Our Practices Need Reform in NH
Grading is more than just points; it’s an exercise in equity. Discover why New Hampshire educators are shifting from “getting it done” to “How well did I show what I know?” through research-based grading reform.
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