Tag Archives: Education
Some States Seeking Ways Around Full Compliance With Federal Education Law
A federal education law designed to let states determine for themselves how to hold schools accountable may leave more children behind if states are allowed to skirt federal requirements through waivers. The Every Student Succeeds Act shifts the burden of directing education … Continue reading
New Hampshire’s Hassan Administration Fallout Continues
Current Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut estimates $3 million could be at risk, and says he’s corrected the way the state accounts for the grant money. Accepting money from the federal government always comes with strings attached. If Uncle Sam is … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Democrats
Tagged DoE, Education, Federal Funds, Maggie Hassan
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(Another?) Revolutionary educational concept taking hold in NH classrooms
MANCHESTER, N.H. —Supporters are calling the “mastery” concept a revolution in education, and it’s taking hold in New Hampshire. Teachers at Parker-Varney School noticed something remarkable when students returned to the classroom after summer break. | More…
Education savings accounts are constitutional and good policy
Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are a school choice option gaining popularity nationwide. Opponents of giving parents more choice in their child’s education often claim that these accounts are unconstitutional. But they are certainly allowed under the U.S. Constitution and they … Continue reading
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
Posted in Education, NH School Choice
Tagged Education, ESA's, Michelle Levell, School Choice NH
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PARENTS: Questions To Ask Regarding Mental Evaluations On Your Children By Their Local School
I opposed Competency Based Education (CBE) in New Hampshire because it is a model used to change attitudes, beliefs, and values in children. The old Outcome Based Education (OBE) model used in the 90’s failed students back then. OBE never … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Girard At Large
Tagged Ann Marie Banfield, CBE, Education, OBE, SEL
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Learning, Teaching, Funding, and Education
In New Hampshire, most public school funding originates in the pocketbook of local taxpayers and most of us hope we elect a local school board that watches out not only for the students but also the taxpayer. It doesn’t always … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Education, Jobs/Unemployment
Tagged Dave Testerman, Education, Spending
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Report: Schools Are Being Duped by Marketers on Personalized Learning
Personalized learning often receives high praise for tailoring to the individual needs of each learner. However, researchers at the National Education Policy Center (NEPC) have found that personalization is often a threat to students’ privacy and a clever way for third-party products and … Continue reading
Will “Smart” Cities Lead to Surveilled Education and Social Control?
Ever wonder what they mean when they say ‘smart city’? It is likely that there are many things in your town’s master plan that aspire to this, and you need to know. “A growing number of metropolitan areas are being … Continue reading
NHLA Newsletter: Updates from the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance
The NHLA held our annual fundraiser event, Liberty Dinner, on Sunday, July 16th in Manchester. The theme of this year’s event was “Education Choice.” We decided this year to focus on an issue related directly to advancing liberty in New Hampshire. … Continue reading
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