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Business & Economy

White Mountain National Forest Announces Youth Conservation Corp Summer Work Program

By News Release | March 9, 2023

The Youth Conservation Corp (YCC) is a summer employment program for area youths ages 15-18 who will work, learn, and earn together in the great outdoors. The purpose of the YCC program is to accomplish needed conservation work on public lands, while providing an educational experience. The program is sponsored by the Pemigewasset Ranger District, White Mountain National Forest in Campton NH.

Education

Art Teacher Back at Work in Concord After Investigation Into Attire, Social Media Posts

By Nancy West | March 7, 2023

The morning after dozens of parents turned out at a school board meeting to support the Christa McAuliffe School art teacher who was on leave after complaints by one parent about his “girly” style of dress and social media posts, Silas Allard was back in the classroom Tuesday morning.

Education

Parents Turn Out in Support of Christa McAuliffe School Art Teacher

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | March 7, 2023

Holding rainbow-colored heart signs – some made by their children – parents expressed love and support for Christa McAuliffe School art teacher Silas Allard who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community and who is now on leave for unknown reasons at Monday’s school board meeting.

Courts & Corrections

Edelblut Seeks Subpoena Power To Investigate Educator Misconduct

By Nancy West | March 2, 2023

State Rep. Glenn Cordelli, R-Tuftonboro, has amended House Bill 533 to give Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut subpoena power in cases of educator misconduct.

Education

Education Freedom Account Program Under Scrutiny By House Committee

By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org | February 21, 2023

The state’s Education Freedom Account program and whether it should be expanded or reined in was an all-day topic over seven bills Tuesday before the House Education Committee.

Education

State Board of Education adopts Innovation Schools rule

By News Release | February 21, 2023

Upon the designation of an innovation school or school zone, the State Board of Education may then waive compliance with a certain administrative rule specified in the local district plan, with the exception of any requirement of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act.

Education

Unionized Dartmouth College Students Win $21 Wage

By ARNIE ALPERT | February 19, 2023

Thirteen months after student dining hall workers at Dartmouth College formed a union to win improvements in pay and working conditions, the Student Workers Collective at Dartmouth (SWCD) has won an agreement with the college that includes a $21 an hour base wage.

Education

Time to Eliminate Statewide Education Property Tax, Panel Told

By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org | February 16, 2023

The Statewide Education Property Tax has been the subject of several lawsuits against the state with the latest currently before Rockingham County Superior Court.

Education

Opposition Turns Out Against Bill Expanding Background Checks in Non-Public Education

By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org | February 10, 2023

A bill expanding criminal background checks to employees or volunteers of non-public educational services that take state money drew opposition from a number of homeschoolers Friday at a public hearing before the House Education Committee.