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Frank Edelblut at the Belknap County Republicans

BCRC – Parts 1 & 2 of the Q&A session after NH Commissioner of Education Frank Edelblut’s address

August 13, 2021 Skip

Folks know that GraniteGrok is at the tip of the spear against what is going on in the various School Districts around the State. Both Ann Marie and I are putting up a lot of posts on a number of the SAUs that have decided that they don’t have to Follow The Law and also … Read more

Belknap County Republican Committee – Intro Ceremonies and Remarks, and NH Commissioner of Education Frank Edelblut

August 13, 2021August 12, 2021 Skip

The Belknap County Republicans had their monthly last night at the Gilford Community Church in Gilford, NH. The keynote speaker, as the title above notes, was Frank Edelblut who is the current NH Commissioner of Education. IMHO, probably the best person to be in that seat during this last year and a half. Very knowledgeable, … Read more

George Carlin was Right! – SAU 16, The School Funding Study, and Partisan Politics Edition

August 13, 2021August 12, 2021 Steve MacDonald

In 2019, the NH General Court approved the creation and implementation of a School Funding Study and gave it a budget of $500,000. I won’t get into the particulars of the final report at this time, but I will say that the $500 grand would have been better spent on one of the underfunded communities discussed in the final report.

So Bruce, What’s That about Govt Schools Being the Best? This Is “Best”?

August 11, 2021 Skip

I know that Oregon is part of the Leftist Left Coast but this is just bonkers. One of the biggest costs to taxpayers is the “public school” system that has no end of “schoolies” that believe absolutely NOTHING is wrong with govt schools that your money can’t fix. This, however, is Stupidity on a Stick that NO amount of money can fix this:

Warning to Parents – “Brain Pop” is Just More Political Indoctrination and CRT in Public Schools

July 29, 2021 Ann Marie Banfield

It looks like Brain Pop is in many New Hampshire schools as an “educational resource.” Parents probably think that their kids are focused on academic content when they are working with this vendor. But there is much more to this vendor than a focus on the core classes.

Parents: A Letter to Send to Your Child’s Teacher at the Beginning of Each School Year

August 13, 2021July 24, 2021 Ann Marie Banfield

Recently an article was published that included a letter parents could send to their child’s teacher at the beginning of the year. Parents can use this template or tweak it as they see fit.

What to Know About the State Budget’s Education Freedom Accounts

July 22, 2021 Op-Ed

This year’s state budget, up for a vote on Thursday, contains an Education Freedom Account (EFA) program to give families more options for educating their children. Here is a quick summary of who has similar programs and how this one would work.

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The Call to Teach More about Slavery and Racism May Have Merit.

July 20, 2021 Ann Marie Banfield

Supporters and opponents of Critical Race Theory (CRT) debate the merits of teaching more about racism and slavery in schools. Some supporters of CRT have said, “opponents of CRT want our history white-washed.” They imply that some of what is taught in history is a lie.

Nashua’s Recent Wallethub Ranking More a Cautionary Tale Than a Report to Brag About

July 18, 2021 Op-Ed

Recently the Mayor of Nashua was pleased to be able to inform everyone who would listen that Nashua’s financial management was ranked FOURTH in a nationwide survey of one hundred and fifty cities. Somehow this result was proof the City Administration was not misallocating funds or overspending.

Is It Time for Cameras in the Classrooms of Our Government Schools?

September 15, 2021July 16, 2021 Norm Silber

This writer has previously opined on the critical need for actions in addition to the formal banning of the teaching of so-called “critical race theory” in our government (i.e., public) schools.

“Schools Teaching Fifth Grade and up Must Maintain a Condom Availability Program”…?

July 15, 2021 Skip

The Educational Professionals have been perverting our little ones for years. I generally don’t post stuff up like this because of my Rule #1 but in this case, it’s time to PROTECT our kids.

Booker T Washington easy making a living

CRT: A Teacher Explains What She Sees Happening In Her District.

July 23, 2021July 15, 2021 Ann Marie Banfield

We are all familiar with cancel-culture, but did you know that this kind of movement is hitting your kids’ history class too? Many teachers are not happy about Critical Race Theory invading their classrooms.

I Got Kicked Out of the Educators Forum (to Discuss HB2 and CRT) Before It Even Started

July 14, 2021 Skip

Yesterday there was a webinar whereby “Public Educators” were supposed to get together and talk about HB2 (Most likely) to discuss prohibitions in New Hampshire against teaching Critical Race Theory.

Impossibly Odd “Coincidence” – Fixing “Systemic White Racism” Advances the Exact Same Priorities as Democratic-Socialism

July 12, 2021 Steve MacDonald

What are the odds that a political party that opposes “Christianity, free markets, traditional marriage, the rule of law, traditional family structures, and a representative form of government” also promotes a Theory that claims those things need to end because they are suddenly racist?

NH Public School Teachers Are Planning to Talk About HB2 – Maybe You’d Like to Listen In?

July 9, 2021 Steve MacDonald

A group called Educating for Good is hosting a meeting. The topic is HB2 and, more specifically, the “troubling language in 354-A:29 Right to Freedom from Discrimination in Public Workplaces and Education.”

“My 9-Year Old Asked Me ‘If Slavery Was Her Fault’…”

July 7, 2021 Ann Marie Banfield

As a parental rights advocate in New Hampshire, I’m hearing from parents and teachers across this state who are extremely bothered by the radicalization going on in their local public schools. Critical Race Theory teaches children, and even adults, that they are essentially part of two groups of people.

Mayor Joyce Craig Supports Identity Politics, and Division in Our Community

July 5, 2021 Op-Ed

Manchester, NH has made national news once again — and for all the wrong reasons. Mayor Joyce Craig supports identity politics, division in our community, and as chairman of the school board, supported Critical Race Theory.

Why Study for an M.Ed in Early Childhood Education?

July 1, 2021 Guest Contributor

A degree in Early Childhood Education is one of the most versatile degrees around, not to mention one of the most rewarding. More than giving you an understanding of teaching practices and educational systems, this degree traces development from the earliest stages. It provides you with all the tools you’ll need to shape a child’s … Read more

Democrats Hate This Budget and That Makes It a Great Budget Even If It’s Not Perfect.

July 1, 2021 Steve MacDonald

Before the final version of the latest New Hampshire budget was voted on and signed, I noted that one of the best things about it might be that Democrats hated it.

Public Education is Setting Children Up for Failure

July 1, 2021 Ann Marie Banfield

Administrators waste a LOT of money on fads, coaches, programs, and consultants. All they have to do is read a few articles by Barry Garelick, and they will improve the quality of math education in your schools. Yes, it can be that simple.