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Story Archives of 'High school'HIgh School Football Growing in PopularityBy Jim Jeannotte on Thursday, September 4, 2008.High school football practice has started. Teams are preparing for that opening kickoff. And this fall in New Hampshire, more schools than ever before will be fielding varsity football teams. NHPR sports correspondent Jim Jeannotte reports. listen:
  The High School of the FutureBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, August 6, 2008.High schools are faced with the challenge of keeping up with a fast-changing world. But some educators in the Granite State are making measurable headway when it comes to improving performance and keeping the dropout rate low. We’ll look at what they’ve come up with and see how they’re applying their ideas to New Hampshire’s high schools. Guests
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The High School ExperienceBy Liz Bulkley on Tuesday, September 25, 2007.Tonight on the Front Porch, we're re-living the high school experience. Teacher Nathan Graziano has a new book of poetry that puts all the usual high school caricatures under the microscope, from the popular jocks to the dazed stoners to the overly nostalgic lit instructors. His book, Teaching Metaphors, tries to go "beyond the lesson plans…to probe the humanity of the modern high school." He'll share some of his work with us, and we'll hear an assortment of stories from the hallowed halls. listen:
New Hampshire to Open First Cyber High SchoolBy Dianne Finch on Monday, September 17, 2007.Some high school students in the state may soon be competing with their parents for use of the home office. That's if those students choose to attend the state's first charter school in cyber-space. The virtual high school is scheduled to open in January, offering online high school classes and degrees. Proponents say that cyber schools provide flexibility. Critics worry that students will lose the social interaction that old fashioned brick & mortar schools offer. NHPR's Dianne Finch has more. listen:
New Hampshire High School ReformBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, July 24, 2007.The Department of Education recently released its vision of how high schools in New Hampshire can be redesigned to better fit new standards that became law in 2005 which allow schools more flexibility in how, when and where kids learn. The 50 page redesign document is seen by its creators as one more step in the move from “bricks and mortar†to “real world†learning. Guests
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High School AthleticsBy Laura Knoy on Friday, March 12, 2004.High school sports can be the most exciting game around. Big rivalries, promising young athletes, and enthusiastic fans often comes only with high school athletics. But in recent years, high school coaches are finding their job a little less fun. Low pay, difficult parents, and disciplining players are just some of the reasons. We'll talk about this "coaching crisis" with Union Leader reporter Jim Fennell and Concord High School Athletic Director Bill Whitmore. We'll also hear from Tim Flannery with the National Federation of State High School Associations. listen:
Controversy Returns to Winchester's Thayer HighBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, July 15, 2003.In the past 25 years, Winchester�s high school has gone through several transformations. It went from fights in the halls and high dropout rates to a nationally recognized school. Recently Thayer has flirted with losing its accreditation thanks to a crumbling building, and poor curriculum. This spring the town narrowly voted to close the school, and send students to Keene. In part two of our series on Thayer High, New Hampshire Public Radio�s Dan Gorenstein reports that decision remains divisive. listen:
The Chronicles of Thayer High SchoolBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, July 14, 2003.Winchester's Thayer High School is gradually closing its doors. In two years, the town will be without a high school. But it wasn't too long ago that Winchester had what every community wants: Energized teachers, engaged students, and administrators with vision. Many educators considered the school a national model. So what happened? In the first of a two part series on Thayer High, New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein went to Winchester to find out. listen:
So What Do Students Think of Kerry's Plan?By Rebecca Kaufman on Tuesday, May 20, 2003.Senator John Kerry's "Service for College" initiative would provide students four years of tuition to a public university. In exchange, the student would have to commit to two years of public service. What do high school students think of the idea? NHPR correspondent Rebecca Kaufman asked that question to some Concord High students. listen:
What Students Think of Nashua HighBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, December 31, 2002.Nashua High School officials recently asked a group of 75 students two questions. What's wrong with Nashua High? And what are you going to do about it? Asking students to get involved is just one step administrators are taking to improve their school. Nashua High is undergoing a number of organizational changes. But most of the staff believe student involvement is one of the most critical elements to improving the school. In the second of a two part series, NHPR's Dan Gorenstein spoke with students about the challenges they see. And what they plan to do about them. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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