Awesome opportunity for student writers!
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Register or learn more
At the event, student will:
- Find literary journals for their work, places that publish teen authors
- Exchange tips on cover letters
- Gain advice on dealing with literary rejection
- Cheer on fellow writers as they send out work
- Participate in publishing games for prizes!
Who: Open to New Hampshire residents ages 13-18
When: Wednesday, December 2, 2020, 6-7:15 pm
Where: On Zoom
Cost: Free to NH students
How to Join:
- Send a RSVP by December 1 to Alex at apeary@salemstate.edu. In the subject line, put RSVP FOR SUBMIT-A-THON . In the body of the email, include your full name, middle/high school, and name of your English or Language Arts teacher.
- Look for a Zoom invite in your email by the end of the day on December 1, 2020.
For more info about events sponsored by the New Hampshire Poet Laureate:
https://newhampshirepoetlaureate.blogspot.com/
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Demystifying what distinguishes quality journalism from misinformation
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The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan national education nonprofit, provides programs and resources for educators and the public to teach, learn and share the abilities needed to be smart, active consumers of news and information and equal and engaged participants in a democracy.
On December 10th, the first national, virtual, teacher-centered NewsLitCamp featuring breakout sessions with Texas Tribune journalists will take place online. It is FREE.
Learn more
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Understanding the interaction between digital media and mental health
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Minecraft for ages 8-12 with WMSI WOW series
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WMSI is offering a 3-session Minecraft: Education Edition series for students ages 8-12 in December.
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North Country Young Writers' Festival
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 The North Country Young Writers' Festival is scheduled for May 13, 2021, at White Mountains Community College, Berlin campus, COVID permitting (the festival will migrate online if the pandemic continues). This event is geared toward 7th-12th graders from Coos County and surrounding communities; students from the region are given priority registration, with secondary registration given to youth from more southern regions.
The festival director is Alexandria Peary, New Hampshire Poet Laureate. Students will have the opportunity to practice a variety of creative writing techniques, including poetry and fiction; participate in fun games; and meet published writers and the youth poet laureates. This festival is about more than creative writing: it's also about community building and leadership for North Country youth. Students will have the opportunity to decide what will be offered as workshops; they'll have a say in the logo and T-shirt design; and post-festival they can serve on an online student literary magazine as editors, under the mentorship of Alex Peary. North Country students will be in charge of who from the state is published in the magazine.
The festival and these opportunities are made possible through the generous support of the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund, the Carnegie Mellon Foundation and the Academy of American Poets, and a New Hampshire Humanities Collaborative grant.
Learn more or contact Alexandria Peary, NH Poet Laureate at apeary@salemstate.edu.
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Rebroadcast available to North Country schools
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The North Country Health Consortium is able to rebroadcast, for school or classroom use, condensed versions of the October 2020 conference. This includes Chris Herren's message on overcoming substance abuse. There are versions of 42 minutes, 48 minutes, and 72 minutes.
Schools or classrooms interested in the rebroadcast should contact Greg Williams at gwilliams@nchcnh.org.
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Supporting Social and Emotional Learning
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 A regional partnership of school districts and area agencies serving northern New Hampshire has been working collaboratively over the past few years with a mission to support social and emotional well-being from birth to adulthood throughout the North Country.
This partnership, North Country Partnership for SEL Practices (NCP4SEL), has involved a wide cross-sector of stakeholders, including technical assistance from CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning).
NCP4SEL has created a free comprehensive guidance document to assist school districts and area agencies in implementing and supporting best practices in social and emotional learning.
Follow NCP4SEL on Facebook for more tips, resources, and announcements.
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New Hampshire Energy Education Program
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 The New Hampshire Energy Education Program (NHEEP) has developed new resources, for teachers and students, that are still interactive and NGSS-aligned, but can be adapted to fit virtual, hybrid, or in-class models. Teachers can connect with a NHEEP Energy Teaching Partner who can provide support, guidance, virtual presentations, and more for their classes. NHEEP also provides professional development, which they have adapted to a virtual platform. These resources are offered at no charge to teachers thanks to generous funders.
Contact Anna Hamilton, anna@veep.org, with questions.
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Building community capacity around youth
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USDA’s Office of Partnerships & Public Engagement, in collaboration with the Regional Rural Development Centers, is inviting you to join a multi-day virtual workshop on Building Community Capacity around Rural Youth Workforce Development.
Learn more about the December 8 and 9th workshops.
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Attention physics educators
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STEP UP is a national community of physics teachers, researchers, and professional societies. We design high school physics lessons to empower teachers, create cultural change, and inspire young women to pursue physics in college.
Learn more
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Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching. The Awards were established by Congress in 1983. The President may recognize up to 108 exemplary teachers each year.
Nominations:
Principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public—may nominate exceptional individuals who teach science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science in grades 7-12 for this award year.
Learn more
10 Tiny Self-Care Practices to Try Today
- Close your eyes and picture your favorite place for 2 minutes.
- Listen to your favorite podcast (or audiobook) while doing mundane chores.
- Create a little corner in your home that acts as your personal sanctuary. This is where you can go for a minute or two to take a slow, deep breath, and reconnect to yourself.
- Wake up 15 minutes before your kids do, sip your favorite hot beverage, and read something you love.
- Pen a 3-line poem about your favorite part of the day, or about a difficult part of your day.
- Go to bed one hour or 30 minutes earlier than you typically do.
- Recite a poem or prayer.
- Set a timer for 10 minutes, and journal your response to this question: How am I really doing?
- Try a yoga practice specifically created to help soothe anxiety.
- Ask yourself: What do I need to be well today?
Source: PsychCentral, Tartakovsky blog
Job Openings in North Country Schools
There are several dozen openings in school districts throughout northern NH. TeachNorth is your one stop spot to find links to current job postings.
- New services in adult education
- Online assessments for HiSet preparation
- In-person math tutoring (9th grade level and up. Available to college students as well)
Call 752-1927 or email gthebergecoosals@myfairpoint.net for more information.
Opening for a part-time HiSet Examiner for the Coos AEL location. Call the office for details.
Support the mission of NCES
Your tax deductible donation will support NCES' mission. NCES collaborates with public schools and community partners to support excellent and equitable educational opportunities throughout the North Country.
NCES seeks exceptional educational experiences and realized potential for all students.
NCES believes that thriving schools are at the heart of vibrant communities!
The core values of NCES:
Contact Information
North Country Education Services
300 Gorham Hill Road
Gorham, NH 03581
ncedservices.org
603-466-5437
nces@ncedservices.org
NCES is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
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