Tag Archives: Girard At Large

My Fight for Civics Education

Addressing the deplorable condition of civics and history education, the state approved SB 157 last June.  The law “requires students in high school or equivalent to take and pass a government and civics competency assessment as a component of instruction in the … Continue reading

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The New Media Militia on Girard at Large

Beginning tomorrow, July 31st, The New Media Militia will be a weekly segment on the Girard at Large radio program. We’ll discuss news, politics, and culture from the perspective of local New Media bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, and more. Tune in … Continue reading

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Free Speech and Destructive Campaigning Tactics

Rich talked about Free Speech, speaking about CNN’s threats over an individual who posted a video that President Donald Trump retweeted.  He then shared his disapproval with political campaigns in Queen City that hurts the city’s image in order to remove the incumbent. | More… | Girard at Large

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Donna Green, Annie Collyer and the Newton-Kingston Taxpayers Association

Guest hosts Donna Green, of the Timberlane Regional School Board, and Annie Collyer of the School District Governance Association of New Hampshire opened this morning’s show by talking about budgetary frustration in Sanborn, which lead to a discussion about the Newton-Kingston Taxpayers Association. | More… | Girard at Large

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One NH School Seeing a BIG Increase in Test Refusals by Parents

Every year more parents catch on that the standardized testing in New Hampshire does nothing to help their children academically. In fact, it actually takes time away from learning in the classroom. One New Hampshire district is seeing a big … Continue reading

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Rich Girard Explains Education Freedom Savings Account legislation (SB193)

If you need to know how to respond to the hysterical opposition listen to this. [Rich] explains the bill (Sb193) to the listeners and points out why he thinks the Manchester Board of School Committee erred in their decision to approve … Continue reading

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Now They Want Babies and Toddlers for the Workforce

Full day kindergarten was just the beginning.  The next political push will be for universal pre-school.  After that, they will want to get a hold of your children after birth. All you have to do is google Common Core and … Continue reading

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Rich Girard’s Epic Rant Against Senate Bill 3 – Residency and Domicile for Voting Purposes

If you think NH SB3 will tighten domicile and residency rules to protect your vote you’d be wrong. This is a must listen- follow the link below. After commenting on a controversy surrounding the Manchester Police Department’s pay raises, Rich … Continue reading

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NH Teacher Warns Parents About Psychological Evaluations On Their Children…

When a teacher warns you about what’s going on in her school, parents need to take notice. Yesterday I received a message from a teacher working in a New Hampshire public school. This isn’t anything new since several teachers have contacted … Continue reading

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Why Not Full-Day Kindergarten? Here’s Why….

From Ann Marie Banfield over at the Girard at Large Oh My Blog!Say no to full day kindergarten. The political factions calling for full-day kindergarten are not being honest about the real potential problems for 5-year old children if their … Continue reading

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