Mary Wilke: School Vouchers and Fiscal Responsibility | Union Leader

Mary Wilke, a retired public school teacher living in Concord, wrote to the Union Leader on the School Vouchers and Fiscal Responsibility. From the Union...

Social Emotional Learning ban brings out strong opposition 

On Monday, February 5, Representative John Sellers (R-Bristol) introduced a bill that would ban social-emotional learning (SEL) in public schools. House Bill (HB) 1473...

WEBINAR: Unpacking the NHED’s Proposed Overhaul of the ED 306 Administrative...

At their February meeting, the NH State Board of Education voted to advance the NH Education Department’s proposed overhaul of the minimum standards for...

$57 million in federal funding at risk if lawmakers waive certification...

An effort to waive certification and licensure requirements for part-time teachers and paraprofessionals could put $57 million in federal funding at risk, according to...

Legislative Update: What’s happening with the NHED’s standards overhaul? And co-ops...

At their February meeting, the NH State Board of Education voted to advance the NH Education Department’s proposed overhaul of the minimum standards for...

Lawmakers face dueling priorities: Expanding school vouchers or restoring funding for...

The New Hampshire House Finance Committee is considering a bill that would restore $62 million in state funding for public schools, beginning next school...

Legislative Update: State board to hold hearing on standards overhaul; residents...

It’s a critical week for public schools in New Hampshire: the NH State Board of Education is holding its first of two public hearings...

Legislative Update: State Board receives sharp criticism of proposed minimum standards...

Last Thursday was the halfway point of the legislative session, also known as “crossover day,” when all of the active House bills move to...

Legislative Update: Strong opposition to minimum standards overhaul; Senate passes school...

There was sharp opposition to the NH Department of Education’s proposed overhaul of the state’s minimum standards for public school approval last week, with...

Senate to vote on voucher expansion on Friday

On Friday, April 5, the New Hampshire Senate will vote on an expansion of the statewide school voucher program, which would increase the income...