NH: Children's
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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 …
NH 'Kids on Campus' program boosts retention, offers hands-on learning
You might say "every day is 'bring your child to college day'" at New Hampshire's Manchester Community College. On-campus childcare programs are …
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…
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 …
Opioid crisis prompts NH grandparents to 'step up' for their families
As the opioid crisis continues, more New Hampshire grandparents are seeking financial help to raise their grandchildren. Already struggling with the …
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…
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…
Report: NH Sees Significant Decline Child Population
New Hampshire experienced one of the country's greatest percentage declines in child population over the past decade, according to a new report…
UNH Center Works to Prevent Online Violence Against Children
The University of New Hampshire's Crimes Against Children Research Center has teamed up with the World Health Organization to help parents learn the b…
Groups Call for Halt to Revisions of NH Public School Standards
Public school advocates in New Hampshire are asking state officials to stop the current revisions being made to public education standards so parents …
Advocates Say Loss of Federal Funds Means NH Kids Go Hungry
Advocates for children say up to 7,000 students in New Hampshire public schools are going hungry following the rejection of a federal program for low-…
Election Outcome Could Bring Big Changes to NH Public Schools
Republicans in New Hampshire have already submitted bills to expand the eligibility requirements for the state's Education Freedom Accounts Program…