Do you want another bureaucratic position created at the New Hampshire Department of Education? One that would work with school counselors but not treat the children who desperately need services?
Ann Marie Banfield
Why aren’t Parents Included in the Meeting?
Chairman Kahn,
I write to you today with extreme concern for many of the students in New Hampshire. As a parental rights advocate, the number of students suffering from the lack of in-school learning should have us all concerned.
Upset with how your town’s schools are being opened (or not)?
FYI for those who are interested. ***** Thank you for your e-mail that was forwarded to me for review and response. The Department appreciates your reaching out to us to express your sincere concerns regarding your school district’s determination and actions regarding school reopening. While the Department understands and appreciates your goal of reaching out … Read more
Teachers, is Your Profession Becoming Obsolete?
Years ago I saw a survey by parents that indicated they preferred their children attending a local public school using a traditional model where their children were taught by great teachers. I think most everyone would agree with that, even when they opt for a private school.
What to Do Now That Your School is Not Opening?
What can you do if you want your kids back in school but your School Board members (your elected representatives) have been “captured” by the staff, or as the NH School Board Association put it: defered to your professionals.
Right To Know Request – Psychological Evaluations on Students
Dear Dr. Ryan,
After reading through my Right-to-Know request and looking at the information provided, I wanted to finally follow up with an e-mail.
Is it a Bad Idea to Replace Classrooms and Teachers with Digital Learning?
For several years, those of us who research public education noticed the push for placing children in front of a screen to do the work of the teacher. We’ve seen it with the push for 1:1 devices. And yet Silicon Valley techies have done the opposite.
Biden going to double-down on Democrat failures in Education
Recently the Biden-Sanders Unity Taskforce came up with recommendations for voters to consider this election. While it appears the extreme left has taken the reign on many issues, I will focus on what is recommended for public education. The education portion appears on pp.22-27.
Social media monitoring and DESSA psychological evaluation. Do Parents know about this?
IF you have kids in: EXETER, BRENTWOOD, EAST KINGSTON, KENSINGTON, NEWFIELDS, or STRATHAM, MAKE SURE YOU READ THIS. IF you know of anyone who lives there, make sure THEY read this:
Danger Coming to Your Children Enrolled in a Public School? CALL THE GOVERNOR!
Over the years, local public schools have lost more autonomy than anyone is aware of. So much of what we see failing our public schools comes from education reforms that have been mandated in our public schools.
So Manchester Board of School Committee Jim O’Connell, do YOU know how to close the Achievement Gap without more spending?
Money doesn’t cure all ills. MANCHESTER Jim O’Connell now sits on the Board of School Committee. His claim to fame has been his constant call for MORE SPENDING in the schools (see screencap, below). He put out a statement on racism in the Manchester schools so I thought I’d send him a reply: I’m going to … Read more
Manchester School Board Isn’t Addressing the Achievement Gap
The Manchester Board of School Committee’s resolution to address systemic and institutional racism does not go far enough. In fact, it doesn’t address one of the most important factors plaguing the school district- -illiteracy.
Politicking by Nashua North and South High School Principals
I saw a letter from the Exeter Superintendent recently. And here is another one by Nate Burns, Principal of Nashua North and Keith Richard, Principle of Nashua South: I would take these letters by these Nashua High School Principals and the next time there is a pro-life event, ask the signers to send out similar … Read more
This Rot we’re Seeing with BLM Riots Started in Our School Systems.
Now that you’ve seen the mayhem in action, where is this coming from? Why does it appear to be mainly young people who are rioting and expressing their Marxist views? LOOK NO FURTHER THAN YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL.
Who has your child’s data in school?
After reading through an opinion piece written by William R. Harbron Ed.D, superintendent of the Dover School District in Dover: Education in Dover: What is social and emotional learning and why you should care, I noticed he left many important issues out of this new federal education policy that parents need to be aware of. Should government schools … Read more
Update on Medicaid funding to local schools.
UPDATE: Audrey Stoffle, Chief Editor for Psychology Degree 411 brought it to our attention that we failed to properly give credit / proper linkage to their content. That has now been updated and their content is now properly “offset” as a quote. We have also apologized to Ms. Stoffle for not doing it the first … Read more
How Technology Vendors are Building a Profile on Toddlers in New Hampshire with the Assistance of Governor Sununu:
Governor Sununu announced in a press conference that New Hampshire would receive a Preschool Development grant from the federal government. This is an initiative coming to New Hampshire that involves tracking personal information on your children from birth to the age of 20 years old. Spark NH has been pushing a political agenda for more access to early childhood education in spite … Read more
Where has Volinsky Been?
In the article titled: “Volinsky calls for Edelblut to go,” (Union Leader, Dec. 18) Executive Councilor Andru Volinsky argues that Commissioner Edelblut has advanced policies that weaken financial support for public schools.
Superintendents in New Hampshire are dropping like flies. Here’s how to fix it
Honesty, integrity, ethics, morals are all still qualities you find in a great leader. So what’s going on in New Hampshire?
The Danger Lurking Inside Your Child’s New Hampshire Classroom
Are your kids in danger by just attending school in New Hampshire? Schools across New Hampshire have begun implementing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). According to the Rand Corporation: