Reliance on property taxes for school funding creates an inequitable system, says Claremont attorney
Attorney John Tobin highlighted worsening inequities in New Hampshire's schools in an article reposted by InDepthNH. Tobin, who argued the landmark Claremont case in...
State Board reverses local school board decision to award hardship case
The State Board of Education overturned a school board's decision to allow a student who moved to Litchfield following her father's death to continue...
Ask Why: A four part series exploring traditional practices in education
We all make assumptions about the way learning in school is organized. When we pause to ask why, we can learn from students and...
Board of School Committee endorses Manchester Proud’s strategic planning proposal
The Manchester Board of School Committee voted unanimously to endorse a proposal from Manchester Proud, a coalition of individuals, local businesses, and education leaders,...
Guest Post: High School Testing – exploring its purpose and potential
What good is high school testing that does not count towards students’ grades, cannot be used for college admission or placement, and is barely...
Manchester Proud proposing a “community-centric” school planning process
A coalition of individuals, local businesses, and education leaders are coming together to propose fully funding a "community-centric" strategic planning effort for Manchester schools. The...
Voucher bill fails, but supporters vow to bring it back next session
On Thursday, the House killed a bill that would create a statewide voucher program in New Hampshire after the Senate attached it to an...
Hinsdale ELO program recognized for advancing educational equity
Hinsdale's Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) program was recognized by the American School Boards Association as one of the most innovative programs in the country...
ConVal superintendent urges legislature to fund public education
ConVal Superintendent Kimberly Saunders spoke against HB 1636, the statewide voucher bill, and urged the legislature, Governor, and Commissioner to "properly" fund public education...
Senate version of voucher bill significantly increases financial impact on local taxpayers
Late last Thursday in the State Legislature, after the House killed SB 193, the statewide voucher bill by sending it to interim study, the...