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NH Homeschooling More Than Doubles in 2020

The New Hampshire Department of Education released preliminary home education student enrollment just prior to the holidays. The enrollment figures are those new homeschooling children who notified the various Participating Agency options across the state: their local public school districts, the Department of Education, and private schools that offer this service.

Princeton Uses the “Everybody Else Does it” Defense.

Princeton University’s “Everybody Else Does it” Defense

The Department of Education (DoE) is investigating Princeton’s admission of violation of the Civil Rights Act. What happened is the school’s president said racism remains “embedded” in the university. In response to the DoE’s inquiry, Princeton claims the school does not actively discriminate.

GrandFamilies

Special Request from the NH Senate Study Commission for GrandFamilies: a survey on GFs and coronavirus

As you all know, I am the NH Department of Education liason to the the GrandFamilies Study Commission (appointed by Commissioner Frank Edelblut).  Marylou Beaver is the Chair of the Commission and just sent an email out to the Commission members that contains a survey that I am asking all of you in this position …

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School Bus Charter Schools

ACTION ALERT: Public Charter School Grant Heads to Senate

UPDATE: The hearing today at 1pm has been moved to Representative’s Hall in the State House! The Fiscal Committee has killed the Public Charter School Grant (of $46 million) four separate times, including today. Rep. Ken Weyler announced today’s vote was 7 Democrats to table, 3 republicans no. Senator D’Allesandro and Chairman Wallner took great …

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