Category Archives: NH School Choice
Expanding Educational Opportunities
This Wednesday, November 8th, the House Education Committee will vote on the retained Education Savings Account bill, SB 193. A subcommittee met multiple times over the summer and fall, passing an amended version in a 6 to 3 bipartisan vote. | Read … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legislation, NH School Choice, School Choice for NH
Tagged Education, Michelle Levell, SB 193
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What is the The Home Education Advisory Council’s Purpose
The Home Education Advisory Council (HEAC) is supposed to be a bridge between the homeschool community and representatives from the public school system and the NH Department of Education. Are they fulfilling their purpose?| Read more at School Choice for … Continue reading
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Tagged HEAC, Homeschooling, Michelle Levell, School Choice
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Upcoming Homeschool Legislation
To date, one draft bill regarding home education is filed for 2018. It is Legislative Service Request (LSR) #2329 with Rep. Robert Theberge as the primary sponsor and Representatives Yvonne Thomas, Larry Laflamme, and Edith Tucker as co-sponsors. Note that all of … Continue reading
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Tagged Michelle Levell, School Choice
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ESAs Create More Opportunities
Over the last several months we have continued to work on the Education Savings Account (ESA) bill, SB 193, which was retained by the House Education Committee. A subcommittee met multiple times and must present a decision to the entire … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Local NH Politics, NH School Choice, School Choice for NH
Tagged ESA's, Michelle Levell, School Choice
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School Choice for NH: New Approach to Learning
Periodically we highlight education providers in the Granite State. Diane Murphy, a long-time public high school English and drama teacher, is opening an innovative new learning community in Dover beginning in January 2018. Their website says, “Set a course, make … Continue reading
School Choice is a Needed Tool in Fight Against Demographic Winter
The Granite State is on the precipice of Demographic Winter which is a situation where there are too few young people to support the current level of population. Population decline will have negative impacts to the economy and, correspondingly, to … Continue reading
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Tagged Demographics, Granite Institute, School Choice
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Education Advocates Push for Legislature to Embrace Savings Accounts
A recent report card on the progress of education policy legislation during last year’s session has advocates discussing the future of public school choice in New Hampshire. Michelle Levell, director of School Choice for New Hampshire, issued the organization’s second … Continue reading
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Tagged Education, ESA's, Michelle Levell, School Choice NH
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School Choice for NH: 2017 Legislator Report Card
We are pleased to publish our second annual Legislator Report Card! Grades are based on this session’s school choice bills with roll call votes. We followed and reported on many more issues and bills throughout the year, but only roll-call … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, NH School Choice, School Choice for NH
Tagged Legislature, Michelle Levell, NH House, NH Senate, Report Card
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Michelle Levell: Nashua Wants More From Homeschoolers
With the next school year right around the corner, some families are filing a Letter of Intent to begin home educating their children. They have a choice to file with their local school district (SAU) office, a private school that … Continue reading
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Tagged Homeschooling, Michelle Levell, Nashua
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The New Media Militia 