Education as a Civic Question
A column in Education Week underscored the importance of citizenship in society and in our schools, and the importance of our local public schools as...
New Hampshire changes statewide assessment for students
New Hampshire students will not be taking the Smarter Balanced Assessment in the spring, reported the Concord Monitor. The Department of Education has contracted...
NH Department of Ed seeking feedback on website portal
The NH Department of Education is beginning its preparation to design a new website. They would like your assistance to help them assess the...
N.H. Students Will Face New Standardized Test Next Spring
Next spring, New Hampshire students will be taking a new statewide assessment to replace the Smarter Balanced Assessment, reported NHPR:
Now, with the help of...
Audit Raises Concerns About Education Funding Oversight
A federal fiscal audit has found that New Hampshire needs improvement in five areas, reported the Associated Press:
The U.S. Department of Education reviewed 19...
House Subcommittee Proposes Revised Voucher Bill
The House subcommittee that is working on SB 193, proposed legislation to create “Education Freedom Savings Accounts,” met on Thursday (9/21) to reintroduce a...
Reaching Higher NH to host a Citizens’ Town Hall on Education in West Lebanon
CITIZENS’ TOWN HALL ON EDUCATION
Thursday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Community Room, Kilton Library
80 Main St., West Lebanon, NH 03784
The purpose of the event is...
Americans Have Given Up on Public Schools. That’s a Mistake.
Early childhood educator and author Erika Christakis defended public schools and their role in American society in a recent article for The Atlantic. Here's an...
Governor calls for school to start after Labor Day
Governor Chris Sununu said that waiting until after Labor Day to open the state's schools could benefit the state in many ways, according to WMUR:
Gov....
Concord Monitor Editorial: A real talk about school calendars
The Concord Monitor Editorial Board responded to Governor Chris Sununu's suggestion that delaying the first day of school until after Labor Day could help...