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Mathnasium vs. Russian Math: Comparing Tutoring Programs

  In NH School ratings are low after-school tutoring programs are touting their ability to help students do better in school. However, parents wanting to get beyond the marketing hype may wonder how the different education programs compare. Let's explore the differences between Mathnasium and RSM so that you can decide which program is right for your student. Mathnasium  vs.  RSM : Basics Let's start by reviewing the basics of these two educational platforms. Mathnasium  is a math-only learning program for pre-K students through high school students. Each student works at his or her own pace on a personalized curriculum. A typical arrangement is to have one instructor at a table with four to six students. Mathnasium also offers SAT and ACT prep for students who want to improve their math score as they prepare for college. Rates vary by the location of the Mathnasium center, and typical costs for the math program average between $200 and $500 per month. Students often

Best High Schools: Nashua North And South Make List

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More than 80 New Hampshire high schools rank among the best in America, U.S. News & World Report said Tuesday in its most comprehensive ranking yet of the nation's high schools. More than 17,000 schools are ranked, an increase from 2,700 last year. Nashua's Academy for Science and Design ranked first in the state and 108th nationally in the U.S. News Best High Schools rankings for 2019. Nashua High School South was ranked 31st in the state and 5,987th nationally while Nashua High School North was 44th in the Granite State and 7,214th in the nation. View the full list of high schools in New Hampshire here. U.S. News & World Report is the gold standard for education rankings and is widely considered the global authority. Anita Narayan, managing editor of education at U.S. News, said the aim of the rankings is to give families more information about the schools in their district. "By evaluating more schools than ever before, the new edition expands that focus