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Summary: Seabrook’s elementary and middle schools, part of SAU 21 in New Hampshire, face serious concerns involving bullying, the delivery of special education services, and persistently low proficiency scores in math and English. These issues deserve more than explanations and promises of improvement. They demand accountability, transparency, and a hard look at how the district … Read more
For years, Seabrook schools within SAU21 have faced ongoing concerns regarding academic performance, bullying, and special education services. Parents, taxpayers, and community members have repeatedly brought these issues before the School Board, yet many feel meaningful improvements have been slow to materialize. Several years ago, I addressed the School Board with concerns about curriculum quality … Read more
Dear Legislators, State Board Members, Commissioner Davis, and Members of the Media, My name is Ann Marie Banfield, and I am a parent advocate in New Hampshire focused on excellence in education. I am writing to bring your attention to a serious and ongoing issue affecting students in certain public schools, with the situation in … Read more
After speaking at a recent hearing on bullying legislation in New Hampshire, I left with a troubling question: Is there a growing apathy toward the suffering of bullied children in our schools? For years, Representative Glenn Cordelli—until recently the Chairman of the House Education Policy Committee—has worked to strengthen laws that protect students. I have … Read more