The plaintiffs in the latest challenge to the state’s education funding system, urged a superior court judge to stop the state from setting the property tax rates of property wealthy communities.
Education
Educators Take Advantage of Math Training
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More than 300 educators within 34 school districts throughout the state recently completed hands-on mathematics training, which is designed to build teacher assessment literacy and a stronger background in mathematics learning progressions and formative assessment practices.
Education
Orphans of Veterans Receive Scholarships
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The New Hampshire Department of Education recently issued two, $2,500 checks to assist orphans of veterans with their college expenses.
Education
Slight Decline in Student Enrollment Continues
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According to the new data, there are now 161,755 students enrolled in New Hampshire’s public schools (including public academies and Joint Maintenance Agreements), compared to 163,600 in 2021-2022 and 163,288 in 2020-2021. Pre-pandemic, student enrollment was at 171,866 during the 2019-2020 school year.
Business & Economy
Gubernatorial candidates clash in first debate
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It was, at times, a fiery exchange between the two gubernatorial candidates on issues of how to steer the state on issues of the economy, a new abortion law, taxation, education choice, and leadership during COVID-19.
Courts & Corrections
Court Sets Date for Latest Education Funding Suit in N.H.
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A trial date has been set for the latest challenge to New Hampshire’s education funding system. The trial in Grafton County Superior Court is scheduled for August 2023.
Business & Economy
Campaign Rhetoric Heats Up With Darker Side As Voting Approaches
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But there is a darker side to this period as well as campaigns and their brain trusts will do anything to bring their candidate over the finish line first.
Annie Kuster
44 Days Until Elections, Buttigieg Helps Dems Get The Party Started
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told a sold-out fundraising dinner of 700 Democrats Saturday that the midterm elections present an opportunity to change the future and Republicans have given everyone the most important reason to get out and vote on Nov. 8.
Barry Glennon
State Investor Guide Published for First Time To Help Avoid Fraud
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Investor literacy is the goal of a new state initiative aimed at educating the general public on how to safely grow their money.
Business & Economy
Sununu and Sherman Disagree On Education Funding at Forum on Disability Policy
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The state’s two gubernatorial candidates were interviewed separately in a town hall-style forum on state disability policy Tuesday and took separate approaches to Education Freedom Accounts among other issues.