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NH Democrat Susan Almy: “The religious nuts can wait in the hall.”

The Democrat Chair of the New Hampshire House Ways and Means Committee has a low opinion of homeschoolers in her state. Her voting record attests to that. So it doesn’t begin with the planned hearing on a bill to repeal New Hampshire’s education scholarship tax credit (HB632). A hearing for which she choose an inadequate space given the crowd likely …

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School Choice Defenders Voice Opposition to Repealing the Education Scholarship Tax Credit

In part one of this post, we discussed how ill-informed were the sponsors and advocates for repealing New Hampshire’s Education Scholarship Tax Credit (ETC). This time around we have some words from opponents of repeal bill HB632. Testimony from parents and students (the few who had the opportunity) who shared stories about how the ETC improved …

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Those Looking to Repeal New Hampshire’s Education Tax Credit Are Ill Informed

Yesterday, the House Ways and Means Committee held a public hearing on HB 632, a bill that would repeal the Education Tax Credit scholarship program. Over 400 low-income children utilized the program this school year. The committee room was at maximum capacity with people standing along the walls and in the hallway. It was wonderful to …

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My 8-year old son has [Education] choices where before there was only one option.

Families choose educational options for a variety of reasons. The most common are academic fit and safety. Sometimes there are other reasons why the local public school, even a good one, might not be a good fit for a child. Jodie’s son, Sam, was hit by a car a year ago. Even after he initially …

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Scholarship Frees Potential

Free the child’s potential, and you will transform him into the world.  ~ Maria Montessori   The Education Tax Credit scholarship program puts educational opportunities within reach for low-income students across the Granite State. Over 400 students are utilizing the scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year. There are a few bills filed that aim to …

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Save Our Scholarships: Hearing on Repeal Bill

WHAT: Public hearing on House Bill 632, the first one that intends to repeal the Education Tax Credit scholarship program WHERE: Legislative Office Building, room 202, located at 33 N State Street, Concord. WHEN: Tuesday, February 5th, starting at 11:00am The Education Tax Credit (ETC) scholarship program is the only one in the state that …

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Picks 4 Meredith Selectman and ILS Board

On Tuesday we can elect a smart, capable, and friendly businesswoman as a Meredith Selectman.  Jayne Greemore’s daily customer contact informs her of local opinions, needed services, and the economic stresses affecting our citizens.  Jayne’s business experience has taught the importance of providing superior services in a cost effective way.  Jayne Greemore will bring fresh …

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