Policy Brief: NH Charter Schools
In this brief, we discuss the current authorization process, funding, student selection, and critical questions for consideration to inform the debate around charter schools...
STEM-based charter school set to open in Windham
The State Board of Education has approved an application to open a STEM-based charter school in Windham, according to the Derry News:
Windham Academy Public...
Charter school centered on service in the works for Concord
The State Board of Education reviewed a proposal for a new, service learning-centered charter school in the Concord area, reported the Concord Monitor:
Boscawen educator...
Senate Finance removes full-day kindergarten funding from budget, increases charter funding and funds DOE...
The Senate Finance Committee voted 4-2 to remove full-day kindergarten funding from the budget on Wednesday, according to the Concord Monitor. In addition, the...
Policy Brief: HB 505 Creating an independent authorizer for charter school applications
House Bill 505 creates an independent authorizer for public charter schools. The Commission would be appointed with developing and implementing policies and practices for authorizing...
VLACS funding model "one of the best in the nation"
New Hampshire's only online K-12 school, the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS), is revolutionizing online learning--and the method that states fund online learning....
Education at the State House: Legislative Update for February 4
Last week was a busy one at the state's capitol. The House had it's first session of the year (the Senate meets for the...
NH’s online charter school moves to a competency-based learning model
NH's online charter school is shifting to a competency-based learning model, where students can demonstrate mastery of concepts in a variety of ways.