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But does the Left even believe in God anymore?

November 15, 2019 Skip

A bit late for Veterans Day but the idea behind this is applicable almost every day: …but in my opinion, the biggest threat to America’s future is our unbelievably bad public school system. It is hard for those (like me) who went through the public schools decades ago to understand how much things have changed. … Read more

Letter to Legislators who Tabled $46 Million in Federal Aid for NH Charter Schools

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019 Op-Ed

Last Friday, hearing news that the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee tabled an enormous $46M opportunity to further education in our state, was both troubling and heartbreaking for a number of reasons – primarily for children and families but also overloaded educators.

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Free Birth Control Flyers Passed Out To 7 Yr. Old Second Graders

November 13, 2019 Ken Eyring

Children as young as second graders at the Mary Hughes School in Piney Flats, Tennessee received a flyer promoting a three-day clinic to access free birth control and pre-pregnancy services:

Why NH Democrats Didn’t Jump at 46 Million in Federal Funds (Free Money!)

November 8, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Democrats love other people’s money. Nothing they imagine for the government (or their role in it) is possible without that. So, why would they step back from an opportunity at 46 million (free dollars!) in Federal Funds? Tax money they didn’t have to vote to steal.

10-Year-Old Girls in California School Learn How to Put On Condoms in Disturbing “Condom Race”

November 6, 2019 Ken Eyring

California’s radical “Health Education Framework” is child abuse, and violates the sacred trust that parents have placed in public education. Most parents are unaware of the trauma to which their children are exposed.

Foul Mouthed Intolerance and Hate

November 4, 2019

House Republican Leader Dick Hinch issued a statement after reviewing a Facebook post by Rep. Tamara Le (D-North Hampton), where she says, “F**k private and religious schools.” Rep. Tamara Le is a member of the House Education Committee. The post has since been deleted, but a screenshot is attached.

White Privilege Alert: AP, Honors, And College Credit High School Programs Discriminate

November 2, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Democrat policies destroy the family and dumb down education. So, it’s only natural that anyone capable of any level of achievement must have some other advantage. And to be fair to everyone else, let’s put the brakes on that and end honors and AP classes in High School.

Where Is American Education Today?

October 30, 2019

Recently Mick Zais, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education, visited Concord to deliver an assessment. Here are some excerpts from the address he delivered.

Education in one picture

October 28, 2019 Ian Underwood

Back in the 1980s, David Letterman’s show occasionally featured something he called The Museum of the Hard to Believe. Here’s something that I think belongs in that museum: A typical school district in New Hampshire spends more money on a 10th grader than it does on a 3rd grader.

Who is Opposed to Educational Opportunities

October 23, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Children have one opportunity at an education that fits their needs. Education is not one-size-fits-all; even good public schools cannot meet the unique needs of every child. This is why we are passionate about supporting children and families to access that “right fit” educational option, whether it is local public schools, chartered public schools, private … Read more

Edelblut, Cline Statements on Vote to Delay Learn Everywhere – Status Quo isn’t working for many NH students

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 Op-Ed

Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut issued the following statement in response to the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (JLCAR) voting along party lines to object to Learn Everywhere, stalling the innovative program that the Legislature last year directed the Department of Education to establish:

Serious Wetware Development

October 20, 2019 Ian Underwood

One of the first rules of serious software development is that you set up your tests first, before you write a line of code, so that you’ll be able to tell whether your program is working.

Revisiting Educator Credentials

October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 Op-Ed

Developments in the Concord School District over the last several weeks have put a spotlight on a number of things, including New Hampshire’s educator credentialing.

Beware the Educational Industrial Complex

October 19, 2019 Steve MacDonald

President Dwight Eisenhower’s 1961 Farewell Address remains consequential. A five-star general, Ike warned of the dangers of the Military-Industrial Complex—an informal alliance between our military and business establishments.

The #YellowNewDeal

October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 Ian Underwood

Once upon a time, public schools were largely a response to two constraints: scarcity of educational resources, and difficulty of travel. But those constraints are no longer as significant as they once were. In particular, travel has become easy enough that many people think nothing of driving 30 miles to go out to dinner. A … Read more

“Using ‘adequacy funds’ to buy adequacy” – a sequel

October 17, 2019 Skip

OK, tag teaming off of Ian’s post on why why we aren’t paying for “verifying achievement” instead of “verifying attendance” here because of a question of from a LONG time reader who worked with me for over a decade at my former employer (Epicor). Here was his email on Ian’s post and, of course, my … Read more

In praise of assembly-line schools

October 18, 2019October 17, 2019 Ian Underwood

One of the most common criticisms of schools is that they are too much like assembly lines in factories. But assembly lines are one of the greatest inventions ever, in terms of actually getting things done effectively and efficiently… provided that you use them properly.

There’s nothing wrong with setting up schools as assembly lines… provided that we do it properly.

Online Learning May Help the US Close Education Gap

Democrats Vote Against Education

October 17, 2019

JLCAR (Joint Legislative Committee Administrative Rules) voted 6-4 today on a final objection to the ‘Learn Everywhere Program’ that was proposed by Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut. Related: NH JLCAR objects to Learn Everywhere (July) The Learn Everywhere Program would expand educational opportunities for students based on the charter school model. The State Board of Education approved the … Read more

Why Does the Wakefield NH School Board suddenly Want Common Core?

October 14, 2019 Steve MacDonald

I recently received word that the town of Wakefield, that after years of resisting, it is opening its arms to Common Core Standards.

State of Our Schools

October 11, 2019October 11, 2019

Empowering Educational Options is a Priority of the US DOE Deputy Secretary Dr. Mick Zais visited New Hampshire on September 30th as guest of the Department of Education and Commissioner Frank Edelblut. He spoke to a large group of educators, administrators, legislators, parents, and family advocates about the US Department of Education’s view of … Read more