Medicaid steps up in schools where federal disability funds fall short
Medicaid contributes $4 billion to school-based programs nationwide. New Hampshire receives over $29 million from the provider to cover education-related services such as speech,...
Education funding formula could lead to lawsuit
The New Hampshire Legislature has taken a year to study the state's education funding formula, which some say creates challenging budgetary issues for the...
Concord Monitor: Current education funding model subsidizes wealthy communities
New Hampshire's education funding model is subsidizing the state's wealthiest communities by allowing them to retain the excess state taxes that they raise, according...
Reliance on property taxes for funding means large differences in experiences...
Schools in New Hampshire rely on local property taxes for their funding. That means that some wealthier towns, like Bow, have more resources to pay...
Legislative Budget Assistant’s model of voucher bill predicts sharp losses to...
According to a Legislative Budget Assistant (LBA) staffer's report, the impact of the statewide voucher bill (SB 193) goes far beyond the first-year impacts...
Candia resident proposes property tax break for seniors without school-aged children
A Candia resident has filed a warrant article that would give property tax breaks to residents over 60 who don't have children in the...
Governor Sununu emphasizes school infrastructure fund, STEM, and school choice in...
In his State of the State address, Governor Sununu outlined his 2018 policy priorities, which included the Public School Infrastructure Fund, STEM, and school...
Budget cuts in Claremont could put many students at risk
Crisis Counselor, Ashley Miller, serves as a lifeline for students at Stevens High School in Claremont, NH. She supports and educates those experiencing anxiety,...
Enrollments continue to decline across Capital area – but not everywhere
According to the Concord Monitor, fluctuations in school enrollment--often even as little as 1% annually--are creating logistical challenges, from classroom space to staffing needs:
Continuing...
Fall Mountain school budget aims to meet student needs despite reduced...
With its next budget, the Fall Mountain School Board is working to create a budget that balances student needs, proactive interventions, and a long-term...
