Category Archives: School Choice for NH

School Choice for NH: Schedule for Week of January 22, 2018

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Steve Mac Donald

January is the most intense month when nearly all our bills have public hearings. There are three of particular note – HB 1263 would reinstate the annual reporting of homeschool year-end evaluations; HB 1492 expands Manifest Educational Hardship to consider … Continue reading →

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Homeschooling Is Not Neglect

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Steve Mac Donald

Join us to SUPPORT House Bill 1650 that would level the playing field for homeschoolers facing truancy and educational neglect charges. Homeschooling is neither abuse nor neglect and should not be investigated as such. | Keep Reading at School Choice for NH

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School Choice Legislation: Schedule for Week of January 15, 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Steve Mac Donald

The 2018 session is well underway with a full slate of hearings in multiple committees. We are monitoring several bills and those will include our analysis and recommendations. As a courtesy, we list additional bills and meetings relevant to education … Continue reading →

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School Choice for NH: Break the Testing Stranglehold

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Steve Mac Donald

HB 1744, a bill that will break the testing stranglehold on our students and teachers, will have a public hearing in the House Education Committee on Thursday, January 18 at 10:45am. This is an important school choice bill because parents – not … Continue reading →

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Family Profile: One Size Does Not Fit All

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Steve Mac Donald

A lot of people ask me why I support SB193.  The answer is complicated.  I am the mother of a child with multiple learning challenges.  My child has autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia.  My child originally attended our local public … Continue reading →

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Michelle Levell: Empower Families with Opportunities

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Steve Mac Donald

Please join families across the state to support SB 193, a bill that will empower families with more opportunities for their children’s education. Please consider testifying before the committee. This is the best opportunity for the legislature to hear from you, … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Freedom Threatened

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Steve Mac Donald

HB 1263, the bill that would reinstate the annual reporting requirements of all homeschoolers has a public hearing scheduled for Thursday, January 25th at 1:00pm before the House Education Committee. The hearing is scheduled in room 207 of the Legislative Office Building (LOB), but … Continue reading →

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Family Profile: Millennial Family Supports ESAs

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Steve Mac Donald

This one comes from a Millennial parent who values choice. As a current homeschooling family, they will not benefit from the Education Savings Account bill, yet she believes it is critical for NH children and our state’s future. The following … Continue reading →

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2018 Bills Re: Homeschoolers

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Steve Mac Donald

There are a handful of bills that impact homeschoolers this year. We are tracking some of them, but want the community to be aware of the others. Front and center is House Bill 1263, a bill that would reinstate the annual … Continue reading →

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School Choice for NH: Schedule for Week of January 8, 2018

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Steve Mac Donald

Welcome to the start of the 2018 legislative session! The Senate and House Education Committees kick off with full schedules of public hearings. We are monitoring several bills and those will include our analysis and recommendations.  | Keep Reading at … Continue reading →

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