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Education Requirements for Kids Under 16 in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
We are very fortunate to live in New England, with some of the best hospitals and schools in the country. There are pros and cons to every location, but in New Hampshire and Massachusetts specifically, we enjoy the mountains, lakes, ocean, and everything in-between. There are so many opportunities for...
Celebrating Local Excellence: Governor Sununu Declares May 9th 'Lakes Region Community College Day'
On May 9, 2024, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu designated the day as 'Lakes Region Community College Day.' This was in recognition of the college's contributions to education, especially through its Fire Science Program. The declaration coincided with the college's Festival on the Hill, marking the 50th Anniversary of the program. The event celebrated the program's long-standing success in training firefighting professionals.
13 surprise standout players for Seacoast high school boys lacrosse. Who's on the list?
At the outset of the high school boys lacrosse season, we featured 23 players from across the Seacoast in the states of New Hampshire and Maine. Now, as the teams have reached the second half of their respective schedules, we take a look at 13 players who are having stellar seasons, perhaps even greater than what was expected from them at the beginning of the year. ...
NH Republicans argue over how much to raise income level for education freedom accounts
Republicans in New Hampshire's House and Senate are both interested in raising the income cap for education freedom accounts this year. But the chambers disagree over how high. On Tuesday, the Senate Education Committee rejected a proposal by the House to raise eligibility from 350 percent of the federal poverty level to 500...
Lawyers, lawmakers: NH Dept. of Education on verge of violating law in public schools
New Hampshire’s state funding of public schools is the lowest in the nation, despite the state Constitution requiring the state government to finance an adequate education for every child. The arguments over state school funding have raged in the courts since 1989, with no resolution. Local property taxes, which can vary largely from one community to the next, are still paying around 70% of the costs of running public schools. ...
Semi-finalists chosen for New Hampshire’s 2025 Teacher of the Year
CONCORD, NH (May 21, 2024) — The New Hampshire Department of Education is pleased to announce the 15 semi-finalists for the 2025 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year Award. The teachers were selected from a total of 251 nominees and 76 applicants. The semi-finalists are:. First Name. Last Name.
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