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/ September 25, 2026
Why Project-Based Learning (PBL)? Because Learning Should Matter.
We can build a beautifully planned lesson, but if students don’t see a reason for the work beyond completing an assignment, we miss an opportunity. Discover why Project-Based Learning shifts classroom culture and gives students a true purpose to learn.
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/ September 15, 2026
Sensemaking in the Science Classroom: How Learning Happens
What would happen if we designed science learning around the way people actually learn something new? Explore how shifting from direct explanation to phenomenon-driven sensemaking helps K–12 students move from receiving information to actively building understanding.
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/ August 26, 2026
Want to Help a New Teacher? Watch Them Teach.
Observations shouldn’t be intimidating—when paired with supportive, non-evaluative coaching, they build confident and reflective educators. Discover why consistent classroom feedback is vital for new teacher retention and growth, and explore how NHLI’s Teacher Success Partnership helps school leaders provide that support.
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/ July 28, 2026
Teacher Leadership on Display at NHLI’s Summer Empowered Learning Conference
NHLI’s 2026 Summer Conference, Empowered Learning: From Vision to Evidence, brought educators together to learn from one another, examine meaningful practices, and celebrate the expertise that exists within New Hampshire […]
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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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