Category Archives: Education

UNH and the Cinco de Mayo Riot

Rich spoke about the most recent riot that occurred at the University of New Hampshire. He then shared his disapproval in how the taxpayer-supported University has been handling itself lately. Finally, he talked about their response to the incident, made … Continue reading

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House Approves Full-Day Kindergarten, Democrats Claim Legislative Victory

In a win for Gov. Chris Sununu’s agenda, the New Hampshire House gave a preliminary vote of approval for full-day kindergarten. While some are calling it a bipartisan victory, the state Democratic Party is taking credit for the proposal getting … Continue reading

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Executive Council unanimously confirms Cline to State Board of Education

The New Hampshire Executive Council unanimously confirmed Andrew Cline to the state Board of Education on Wednesday, and Gov. Chris Sununu said he would soon ask Cline to serve as board chairman. Cline, the former editorial page editor for the … Continue reading

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Souhegan dean of students put on paid administrative leave after arrest

I wonder where he’ll spend all that paid time off? School officials said Friday that Peter Gagnon, the dean of students at Souhegan High School who was arrested last week at a Massachusetts strip club, is on paid administrative leave. … Continue reading

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Metzler to Study Moving Bus Stop

At least night’s meeting, Superintendent Metzler agreed to discuss moving Sandown’s Lakeview bus stop when the busing schedule is re-examined with the bus service this summer. Thanks go to the new chairman, Brian Boyle, for bringing this issue up at … Continue reading

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Candia Residents Oppose Adopted Transgender Policy

Rich started the show by talking about[Thursday] night’s Candia School Board meeting, in which Candia’s recently adopted transgender policy was brought into question. More.. Girard at Large | Audio Related | 17 NH School Districts Have Embraced “Transgender” Movement. Who’s Next? Get … Continue reading

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Playtime’s over, kindergartners

“This is causing a lot of anxiety,” the teacher said. “Kindergarten should be happy and playful. It should be art and dancing and singing and learning how to take turns. Instead, it’s frustrating and disheartening.” More… | NYP H/T Doris … Continue reading

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Next Week: NH House Hearing on ‘Croydon Bill’

Only one bill remains in the House Education Committee, one of this year’s town tuitioning (aka Croydon) bills, Senate Bill 8. This is an important school choice bill and will have an impact on Croydon’s legal situation. We expect at … Continue reading

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Ann Marie Banfield and Plymouth State University’s Psychological Profiling

Rich spoke to Ann Marie Banfield, Education Liaison at Cornerstone Action, for Is Our Children Learning. Ann Marie began the interview by telling the listeners about the psychological profiling that Plymouth State University has been performing on Queen City children. … Continue reading

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Full Day Kindergarten Could Still Be Stopped

The Full Day Kindergarten Bill passed the Senate and the House but must now go before the  NH House Finance Committee. It could, in theory, be stopped. Public Hearing: 05/09/2017 02:30 PM LOB 210-211 H/T | Rep. Keith Murphy

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