If the threat of the Chinese Wuhan Virus is to be taken seriously enough that government schools had to be closed for the rest of the year it might be time to re-think public education operating out of huge child and administrator warehouses.
Public Schools
Commissioner Edelblut Updates New Hampshire Schools on COVID-19 Response
School Leaders, Taking a step back from the on-going management of the COVID-19 circumstances each of you face on the ground, the range of scenarios that might result in a disruption of education in your building could be, from worst case – public health orders the closure of your facility to, best case for disruption … Read more
Kentucky Passes Law Requiring all School Resource Officers to be Armed
We are strong advocates for having trained armed teachers and staff in our schools. Preferably concealed carry and no way for anyone to know who is armed at any given time. Just that they are numerous and present every day. Kentucky has taken a different path.
We May Have an Electioneering Problem in New Hampshire Public Schools
I wonder if teachers and administrators at Windham High School in New Hampshire, and other schools throughout the state, realize that having campaign signs and other campaign materials in the classroom is likely a misdemeanor in the state of NH?
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.
Only You Can Keep Wakefield Common-Core Free
Wakefield is holding another public session on a potential introduction of Common Core to its curriculum. As noted here, back in October, the town has – until now – shown no interest in the standard. Now it seems like something or someone is hot to embrace it.
Lessons in Left-Wing Activism are Now Part of Elementary School Curriculum
Very few things about this hobby make me go, ‘what the..?’. This, I admit, comes close. Public schools are not just filling heads with progressive mush. The curriculum includes educating elementary school kids in radicalized left-wing community organizing.
10-Year-Old Girls in California School Learn How to Put On Condoms in Disturbing “Condom Race”
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.
White Privilege Alert: AP, Honors, And College Credit High School Programs Discriminate
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.
Making Finger Gun Ends With 12-Year-Old Arrested on Felony Charges
Here’s a bit of contrast for you. A 12-yer old girl makes a gun shape with her fingers and fires it at her classmates. Before the day is over, she is arrested and charged with a felony. If she were in Nashua, she could have beat the crap out of a student, and nothing much would happen.
Learn More About Chartered Public Schools in NH
On Thursday, November 7, 2019 School Choice for NH will host a presentation entitled “Best Practices in Chartered Public Schools,” a discussion with NH DOE Commissioner Frank Edelblut and author Dr. Cara Stillings Candal, at the Nackey Loeb School in Manchester, NH This will be a great opportunity to Join School Choice for NH and … Read more
The Left’s Assault on Your Liberty and a Bit of Audio Self-Defense
You come here to read what we think. We also offer you the opportunity to hear it as well. What we think, that is – about a lot of things. But maybe you’re not in for 60 minutes of the latter. So, how about 5 minutes or less?
The Lakes Region Charter School Project
Are you satisfied with the public schools in the Lakes Region? Are you satisfied with the way our public schools are being run into the ground by our elected school board members, members of the staff at the SAUs, and the teacher unions? Are you satisfied with Political Correctness run amok in our public schools … Read more
The Bible in public schools- What did the founding fathers say about it?
The battle of separation of church and state has been raging for decades. Lawyers today, struggle with the idea that students and especially teachers, can bring their Bibles into school. But today, students across America are bringing their Bibles to school.
Former Principal Wishes New Hampshire Would Turn Public Schools into Gun Free Zones
The worst thing you could do if you support school safety is to defend the Democrat’s anti-gun laws. Parkland proved that. The gatekeepers screwed up every opportunity to protect kids. It was so bad that the Parkland Commission recommended arming staff and teachers.
Poll: Should Students Be Allowed to Protest During School Hours?
The left teaches protest to create perception. Look at these folks who came out to say this or that. Or, more recently, to harm or intimidate other protesters with whom they disagree. So, what about Students protesting during school? Yes? No?
The public school double standard
With Learn Everywhere back in the news, discussions about the program tend to involve errors of fact (e.g., that costs for the program would be incurred by local districts) and errors of reasoning (e.g., that offering more alternatives to some students somehow means harming other students). But to me, the discussions are most notable for the way they seek to perpetuate the double standard that defenders of the status quo like to hide behind.
HS Valedictorian Goes Off Script – Rips on Counselor, Office Staff, and an Alcoholic Teacher
This has to be every High School students dream. A captive audience and time to vent your truth-telling. And while not everyone could be expected to accept what was said without some skew ala teenage angst and filters, this student was the class Valedictorian.
Teacher Asks Trump To Remove Illegals From Her School – Board Votes Unanimously To fire Her
A Fort Worth Texas School teacher tweeted the President. “Anything you can do to remove the illegals from Fort Worth would be greatly appreciated.” And, “Texas will not protect whistleblowers. The Mexicans refuse to honour our flag.” Her School Board voted 8-0 to fire her.