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.
Ann Marie Banfield
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:
Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig: a lousy education legacy
Mayor Joyce Craig has done nothing to improve the quality of education in Manchester. As Chairman of the Board, she should have come in with a plan to improve the public schools in Manchester. Instead, she appears to be punting that authority to community organizers like Manchester Proud and the Nellie Mae Foundation. Both of … Read more
Bedford’s International Baccalaureate Coordinator Censors IB Students’ Honest Critique of the IB Program
As a former Bedford resident who continually questioned the value of the International Baccalaureate Program in the school district, I was not surprised when I found out that an attempt by IB diploma students to criticize their experience, would not be allowed. Bedford’s IB Coordinator, Jon Cannon sent an e-mail to the Senior Diploma Candidates, … Read more
Manchester School District: On the Verge of Adopting a Failed Common Core Math Program?
The good news is, Manchester is looking to provide a math program for their students. The bad news is, the programs chosen align with the failed Common Core standards that have been plaguing schools for almost a decade now. The Curriculum and Instruction Committee began looking at different math programs to adopt in the school … Read more
Bedford: Democrats Sue Mullen and Jeanne Dietsch VOTE to Exploit Children
Both Senator Jeanne Dietsch (D) and now Representative Sue Mullen (D) of Bedford have voted to remove parental consent when children take non-academic surveys in school.
Are New Hampshire Students Now at a Disadvantage When they Take the SAT/ACT?
With the recent announcement by the College Board to include adversity scores to the SAT, parents around the country are wondering if their children should sit for the assessment. David Coleman, the mastermind of the failed Common Core standards currently serves as the College Board President. Since Coleman began his tenure, there have been numerous … Read more
My Report from the Epping School Board meeting: Civility, Respect, and Free Speech
The mother of the girl who was told to cover up her Trump T-shirt started the meeting with a statement. She had composure and, set the stage for a civil discussion on what happened. I wish every parent took the opportunity to address their school board in the same way when problems arise. After that, … Read more
ATTEND the Epping School Board Meeting to support 1st Amendment Rights
The recent story about a student in Epping told to cover up her “Make America Great Again” shirt on a day chosen to honor America, has invoked quite the response from individuals on both sides of the political fence.