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/ March 20, 2026
Co-Creating Science Learning Across New Hampshire: PLACE Science Network Meeting
On a cold February morning in Concord, science educators gathered to strengthen three-dimensional science learning. From northern lights observations to the “Bone Mystery” investigation, see how PLACE is accelerating high-quality science instruction across the state.
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/ January 29, 2026
Reflections On the Outside: How Being a Teacher Prepared Me For My Next Chapter
Leaving the classroom is never just a career move—it’s an identity shift. In this reflective piece, the author shares what it meant to step away from daily lesson plans and into a system-level role at the New Hampshire Learning Initiative. Drawing on years of classroom experience, the blog explores how teaching shaped not only instructional practice, but also ways of listening, problem-solving, and understanding success. While the work has shifted from one classroom to many, the core beliefs remain the same: students thrive when they feel known, have voice and agency, and experience learning that feels real. This post reflects on what is missed, what is not, and how becoming a bridge between classrooms and systems has strengthened the author’s ability to advocate for meaningful, student-centered change—grounded in empathy, credibility, and urgency.
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/ February 3, 2025
Staying Committed to Competency-Based Learning
Empowering Students Through Competency-Based Learning: Staying True to Proven Practices in a World of Quick Fixes Educators and administrators often navigate a complex web of choices, initiatives, and pressures in […]
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