NH: Education
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Serving looks with books: Libraries fight ‘fast fashion’ by lending clothes
By Claire Elise Thompson for Grist.Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for New Hampshire News Connection reporting for the Grist-Public News Service C…
UNH works to make 'first gen' students feel right at home
First generation students attending the University of New Hampshire benefit from a growing trove of campus resources to ensure their success…
NH voters find common ground on need for affordable child care
A majority of New Hampshire voters want elected officials to do more to fix the growing child care crisis, according to a new survey. More than 80% …
NH groups push to end 'special' term for people with disabilities
Disability groups in New Hampshire are calling for an end to the word "special" to describe people with disabilities. They said terms like "special" …
NH leads in child well-being but chronic absence rates lower test scores
New Hampshire ranks first in the nation for overall child well-being but trauma and pandemic-related learning loss continue to impact students…
NH parents, educators urge veto of anti-LGBTQ+ bills
The New Hampshire Senate has advanced a series of bills, which opponents say will roll back protections for LGBTQ+ people. The measures ban …
NH businesses, educators: anti-LGBTQ bills hurting kids, economy
Some New Hampshire businesses and educators say legislation targeting LGBTQ+ students is harming both kids and the state's economy as it faces a criti…
Burnout, low wages leave NH child care centers short staffed
A persistent child care worker shortage across New Hampshire is leaving families with few options. The state is currently short more than 7,000 …
Northern NH offers prime viewing of 'life-changing' total solar eclipse
All of New England will experience some form of today's total solar eclipse but northern New Hampshire will offer prime viewing. The sky will darken …
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 …