Most folks know what the NHSBA stands for – The NH School Board Association. Frankly, it is the epitome of the Education Establishment. They know best. They will do what they want, and while they’d like “involved parents,” They don’t brook too much dissent.
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Free NH Charter School Provides Customized Education with Complete Flexibility
Have you ever thought about educating at home, but didn’t know how to start? Did you know there is a free online charter school for New Hampshire residents in grades K-12 and beyond?
So Kids, What Did We Learn From This Week’s House Session (06/29/23)?
We learned that when Republicans show up they can get the job done. You can see how razor-slim the votes were on some of these bills when they were voted on party lines – slim as in 1 vote! Two things we learned for sure this year: attendance matters, and so does “sticking together.”
“Remind Schools That Parents Are The Client”
Those standing in opposition to school choice fail to understand the reason parents decide to remove their kids from the public school system. It is not because these parents want to abuse their children in secret, it is not because they are helicopter parents, it is not because they desire to run and buy a … Read more
Homeschooling is Key to Preserving Liberty
The most recent release from the federally funded Nation’s Report Card shows that 40 percent of eighth graders lack even a basic understanding of US history, while only 14 percent are proficient or advanced in history.
The Parents’ Bill of Wishes
As I’ve noted elsewhere, one of the many problems with the Parents’ Bill of Rights (SB 272) that recently failed to make it out of the General Court is that there are no penalties for failing to comply with it.
Student “Body,” Student “Choice”
North Carolina has a Democrat Governor, and he’s losing his mind. The Republicans in the legislature passed a bill to allocate an additional 400 million so students could find schools that best fit their learning needs. He was so unhinged he declared a state of emergency.
NH Democrats Deliver a BIG WIN for School Choice Proponents
Democrats delivered a blow to New Hampshire parents by defeating a parental rights Bill. Cloaked in caring for LGBTQ children, Democrats along with a small handful of Republicans, defeated legislation that supported parental rights.
Local School Boards Are Your Only Line of Defense Against the Blue Rot
So this is in response to a post, Promoted from the Comments – A Contrarian View on “Call for Candidates: Run for School Board!” One commentator argues … or at least seems to be arguing … that the proper focus is on school-choice because the political power to take over local school boards AND to then reform … Read more
NH Public School Enrollment Down While Charter School Enrollment is Up %14
The headline reads, “New Hampshire charter school enrollment increases 14% in past year” which is good news for parents and students, but is it bad news for public schools?
Connecting Dots on UNESCO, School Choice, Betsy DeVos, Corey DeAngelis and ESA’s
Conservative groups around the country seem to be embracing Betsy DeVos and Corey DeAngelis as they continue to push for school choice for parents. One might think that they are allies in helping parents find alternative schools for their children who may be struggling in the public school system.
NH Liberty Alliance’s Alliance with …UNESCO ?
The New Hampshire Liberty Alliance will be hosting a dinner that will include as their key speaker, Corey DeAngelis. You may have seen DeAngelis on TV pushing for more school choice options for parents around the country. And while school choice is a noble cause, we need to be aware of how some of these school choice programs can be dangerous to the autonomy of our religious and private schools.
How (Former U.S. Secretary) Betsy DeVos Almost Gave Control of Christian/Private Schools to Biden
Many conservatives around the country opposed the nomination of Betsy DeVos to the U. S. Secretary of Education position under President Trump. They had good reasons for that, she was a big supporter of the dumbed-down Common Core Standards. DeVos and Jeb Bush worked together for years, before her appointment to U.S. Secretary of Education, … Read more
Warning About School Choice and the Jeb Bush Cronies that Push it
When Betsy DeVos became U.S. Secretary of Education, I opposed that nomination. There were good candidates available, but I was told that V.P. Mike Pence thought she’d be a good pick. She brought controversy to the position, and even though there were some good policy decisions made by her, there were others that were horrible. … Read more
SAU16/Exeter and the Failed Leadership That Drove Families to Leave
Problems have been plaguing the SAU16/ Exeter school district for a few years now. Parents have been fighting to improve their schools during this time, only to find themselves dismissed and ignored. What does this tend to do to families who are frustrated that their voices are being ignored?
It is Time to Repeal the Blaine Amendment in New Hampshire
The United States Supreme Court recently issued a ruling in a Maine case (Carson v. Makin) that is another major victory for parents trying to find the education option that best meets the needs of their children.
One Minute Read – Would This Make Democrats Want School Choice?
Democrats as a party are opposed to choice in education. The rank and file are schooled on it and told this is a hill to die on by people who got rich in politics and send their kids to private school.
NH Commissioner of Ed./Parents vs NH Teachers Unions = MORE School Choice
There is a war brewing in New Hampshire between Commissioner Frank Edelblut and parents, versus The New Hampshire Teachers unions. How did it get to this point? This conflict has been brewing for some time.
So Kids, What Did We Learn From Tuesday’s House Session (03/15/22)?
We learned that it was a good day for 2nd amendment rights, parental rights, health freedom rights, and school choice. The Republican-led House passed some really good bills today.
School Choice: Old Wine in a New Bottle
Consider two possible government programs — ‘Roof Choice’, and ‘Roofer Choice’ — which are designed to provide everyone with the roof guaranteed them by the state constitution.