NH: Education
NH lawmakers push for uncertified teachers in classrooms
New Hampshire lawmakers are considering legislation to allow part-time, uncertified teachers in the classroom. The bill would eliminate New …
NH youth spearhead resolution to improve students’ climate change education
New Hampshire lawmakers are requesting state education officials improve students' understanding of the climate crisis and better prepare them for a g…
NH House reaffirms support for transgender 'bathroom bill'
New Hampshire lawmakers have voted to advance a so-called "bathroom bill," which opponents said will allow anti-LGBTQ discrimination. House Bill 396 …
Despite lack of data, NH lawmakers push expanded private-school vouchers
New Hampshire's program to subsidize private education with public tax dollars is rapidly expanding, but opponents believe a lack of data on student …
Pandemic-era aid helped cover students’ basic needs, kept them enrolled
College students receiving extra aid to help pay for food, housing or transportation are more likely to stay in school, according to new research…
Lack of state-funded preschool leaves NH children lagging behind peers
Education experts say children in New Hampshire are at risk of falling behind their peers in other states with well-funded preschool programs…
Right-leaning PragerU takes root in NH public schools
Educators in New Hampshire say the state's approval of a financial literacy course by conservative nonprofit PragerU spells trouble for public schools…
NH builds students’ civics knowledge through real-world campaigns
Presidential candidates in New Hampshire may get the most attention but in fifth grade classrooms throughout the state, students are preparing to …
Bipartisan Agreement on Need for Greater Civics Education
Gov. Chris Sununu aims to inspire a revival of civics education nationwide as surveys show Americans lack a solid understanding of just how our …
NH Public-School Building-Aid Requests Outweigh State Funds
20% of New Hampshire public-school students attend classes in buildings that have not been updated in the past 35 years, according to a new report…
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Boosts Rural NH Broadband
An infusion of federal aid is expected to greatly expand access to broadband, or high speed internet service, across rural New Hampshire. Nearly $200…
Lack of Available Child Care Impacts NH Economy, Families
New Hampshire ranks first in the nation on measures of child well-being, according to a new report. The 2023 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E…