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BANFIELD: NH Pre-K Students Learning About Gender Confusion

January 9, 2026 Ann Marie Banfield

Why New Hampshire Should Repeal MTSS-B House Bill 1754-FN would repeal the statewide law for the Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavioral Health (MTSS-B) in New Hampshire public schools. This proposal is not an attack on student mental health. Rather, it is a necessary step to restore academic focus, protect student privacy, and respect parental … Read more

Remove Your Children From Social and Emotional (SEL) Learning, Here’s Why

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 Ann Marie Banfield

As Social and Emotional Learning transitions to Transformative SEL, you will see more radicalized political agendas. Second Step, which is used in many NH schools, shows how some of that will be introduced to your children. CASEL is the gatekeeper for all SEL programs. In one of CASEL’s videos, you can hear how the trainers … Read more

What a State Take-Over of Private and Religious Schools Will Look Like

March 6, 2024 Ann Marie Banfield

I’ve been warning that the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program could eventually lead to a complete government take over of private and religious education in New Hampshire. HB1610 showed us that Democrats were even willing to go a step further and attempt to take over home-school education, too.

The Occult & New Age Origins of SEL **Social and Emotional Learning

December 30, 2022 Ann Marie Banfield

Dear Executive Councilors,

I want to bring to your attention a new fad that is taking hold in New Hampshire Schools. I am referring to Social and Emotional Learning/ SEL. Please take time to watch this video on The Occult and New Age Origins of SEL.