Tag Archives: Michelle Levell
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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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
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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
Is New Hampshire’s Home Education Advisory Council Ignoring Rules?
The Home Education Advisory Council (HEAC) met on September 14, 2017 after a summer hiatus although the meeting was not disclosed in advance on the NH Department of Education’s website. Because only five of 11 voting members were present, one … Continue reading
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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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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
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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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School Choice for NH: 2017 Highlights
2017 was very successful and lays the groundwork for more progress next year! We set an ambitious agenda and advanced on nearly every effort. Once again the game-changer was grassroots involvement and support. Engaged parents and citizens play a major … Continue reading
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Governor Signs Town Tuitioning
This afternoon we celebrated a major school choice win as Governor Sununu signed Senate Bill 8, the town tuitioning bill, into law. SB 8 clarifies statute regarding local school boards’ authority to contract with public and private schools for those grades … Continue reading
Impact of School Choice
It can be easy to lose sight of how school choice impacts individual children. Politicians, lobbyists, and advocates can get caught up in policy and budget debates. But decisions reached in Concord have a profound effect on thousands of children … Continue reading
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