Category Archives: Education
School Choice NH: Schedule for Week of February 19, 2018
ne school choice bill has a public hearing continued this week and several have executive sessions when committees will vote. It is critical to contact committee members about these bills before their decisions are made. Below is the upcoming schedule … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Events, NH School Choice, School Choice for NH
Tagged Michelle Levell, Schedule, School Choice
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Donna Green: My Certified Letter to TRSD Auditor
During tonight’s school board meeting, Chairman Boyle pretended he knew nothing of my complaint to the Timberlane auditors. In fact, every board member knew of my letter to the auditor. They just chose to do nothing about it and shame on … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Donna Green, Education
Tagged Budget, School Board, Spending, Timberlane Regional School District
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Earthquake Hits Sandown Twice: Once by nature, once by politics
This morning a 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit Sandown. I ran to my window thinking the oil delivery truck I was expecting had flipped over and exploded near my house. As exciting as that was, it didn’t compare to the explosive … Continue reading
Give Homeschoolers Fair Treatment
The House Children and Family Law Committee planned to continue the public hearing on HB 1650 re educational neglect on Tuesday, February 13th; however, because it did not appear in the House Calendar, it is rescheduled for Wednesday, February 21st, immediately before … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legislation, School Choice for NH
Tagged Home-schooling, Michelle Levell, School Choice
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UNH, surveys on children, and who is looking out for them? WARNING to PARENTS
Now that New Hampshire has a law (signed by Governor Sununu in 2017) that requires informed written consent from parents/guardians before a school district can administer a non-academic survey, I wanted to share an e-mail exchange between a professor at … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Girard At Large
Tagged Ann Marie Banfield, Children, Student Surveys, Study, UNH
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School Choice for NH: Schedule for Week of February 12, 2018
Only one school choice bill has a public hearing continued this week; the rest are awaiting amendments and executive sessions. The pause allows us to advocate for our bills while committees deliberate and handle other business. Below is the upcoming … Continue reading
Timberlane Tax: Sandown +10%; Other Towns Catch a Break
Here’s an astonishing political fact. For three towns in the Timberlane district, the 2018-2019 budget is easily digestible while Sandown is taking an enormous blow. Whether the towns choose the default budget (near flat-line) or a $1 million higher operating … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Donna Green, Education, taxes
Tagged Arthur Green, Budget, Sandown, taxes, Timberlane Regional School District
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Disturbing UNH Campus Climate Report Never Mentions Free Speech
Last September, the University System of New Hampshire released a preliminary report on Campus Climate. Its purpose was to institutionalize the bunching of panties after students wearing sombreros and fake mustaches at a Cinco de Mayo party on campus rustled some social justice jimmies. … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Free Speech, Progressives
Tagged Campus Climate, Cinco de Mayo, Free Speech, UNH
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Watch your gutless elected representatives in action
Funny how a short meeting can do irreparable harm. Watch your gutless elected representatives in action last night in this 24-minute recording. Of particular interest are Jason Grosky’s comments on Mr. Boyle’s desire to hide behind non-public discussion. A non-public … Continue reading
Applying for ESAs
New Hampshire is close to making Education Savings Accounts a reality. These are funds that children receive to designated accounts for specified educational purposes as directed by their families. | Keep Reading at School Choice for NH
Posted in Education, Legislation, NH School Choice, School Choice for NH
Tagged ESA, Michelle Levell, SB193
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The New Media Militia 