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As UNH Raises Tuition, University Units Promote NH Outright Programs Reaching K–5
The University of New Hampshire is increasing undergraduate tuition to $15,908 this academic year while projecting additional budget cuts, even as university units promote and partner on youth-focused programming with New Hampshire Outright (formerly Seacoast Outright), including offerings for children in kindergarten through grade five.
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Documents Reveal that NH Public Schools Used Taxpayer Funds to Bring in Group that Targets LGBQT Programming Towards Children
Public records confirm that taxpayer dollars have been used to bring NH Outright’s LGBQT+ training into multiple New Hampshire school districts. Documents show fees paid out to the organization for staff workshops.
Aug 186 min read


EFA enrollment for this fall in line with Josiah Bartlett Center estimates
New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account program hit its enrollment cap of 10,000 students for the upcoming school year, the Children’s Scholarship Fund-NH confirmed this week.
As talk of the program growing beyond expectations spread through social media, readers of this website shouldn’t have been surprised by the numbers.
They’re almost exactly what we predicted five months ago.
Aug 142 min read


Graphic Sexual Material Found in New Hampshire School Libraries
A growing number of New Hampshire parents are raising alarms over the presence of highly graphic and sexually explicit material in public school libraries, as documented images from books available to minors show step-by-step instructions for sex acts, definitions of fetishes, and depictions of adult hookup apps—all under the banner of educational content.
Jul 243 min read


Federal Grant Restored for N.H. Learning Centers, Preserving After-School and Summer Programs
More than $6.5 million in federal funding has been released to New Hampshire to support after-school and summer learning programs, ensuring continuity for students in high-need communities across the state.
The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that $6,548,640 has been allocated through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program for the current fiscal year. The award is part of the federal Title IV, Part B funding under the Elementary and Secondary Edu
Jul 232 min read


Ayotte Vetoes Social-Issue Bills, But Signals Support for a Path Forward
In a move that disappointed many conservatives but left the door open for future action, Governor Kelly Ayotte vetoed several high-profile social-issue bills passed by the Republican-led Legislature. While the Governor cited concerns over enforcement, litigation, and state overreach, her statements repeatedly affirmed the core values behind the legislation — suggesting a willingness to work with lawmakers on more targeted versions next session.
Jul 163 min read


EFA expansion compromise achieves universal enrollment with a brake on growth
Though expanding Education Freedom Accounts to all New Hampshire students is a top Republican Party priority for this legislative...
May 302 min read


New Hampshire House Moves Forward with Classroom Cell Phone Limits
A proposal to curb student cell phone use in New Hampshire’s public schools has cleared another hurdle, with Senate Bill 206 advancing out of the House Education Policy and Administration Committee last week. The bill, which originated in the Senate, would require all school districts to adopt formal policies limiting student cell phone use during the school day.
May 202 min read


NH University System Drops Message Encouraging Illegal Immigrant Enrollment
The University System of New Hampshire has removed language from its admissions website that previously encouraged undocumented and DACA recipients to apply for admission to the state’s public universities.
May 153 min read


New Hampshire Public Universities Face Scrutiny Over Admission of Undocumented Students
After uncovering that New Hampshire’s public universities denied admission to more than 2,450 New Hampshire residents over the past four years, while admitting hundreds of international students, Rep. Joe Sweeney is taking his investigation a step further.
Apr 282 min read


Manchester Middle School Students Given DEI Survey and Lesson Without Parental Consent
Eighth-grade students in Manchester were recently given both a survey and a lesson focused on "cultural fluency" and "interrupting microaggressions" without prior notice or an opportunity for parents to opt-in, raising serious concerns among parents, community leaders, and state officials.
Apr 283 min read


Data Sought on Foreign Students as NH Residents Face College Rejections
Deputy House Majortiy Leader Rep. Joe Sweeney (R-Salem) is pressing the University System of New Hampshire for answers about how many international students are currently enrolled at the state’s public colleges — and how many New Hampshire high school graduates have been denied admission in recent years.
Apr 243 min read


Six New Hampshire Students Named Semifinalists in Prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Six exceptional high school seniors from New Hampshire have been named semifinalists in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, a national honor that recognizes some of the country’s most distinguished graduating students.
Apr 231 min read


UNH Assignment Compels Racial Identity Reflections as State Moves to Ban DEI Programs
A University of New Hampshire class assignment requiring students to reflect on their own race and ethnicity through the lens of a national social justice initiative is raising concerns about compelled ideological expression in public education.
Apr 142 min read


Local School Spending Outpaces State Aid as Enrollment Drops in New Hampshire
NH school districts are spending more on public education than ever before—even as student enrollment steadily declines.
Apr 73 min read


A Look at Spending on DEI and Social Issue Programming in New Hampshire’s Public Colleges
At UNH, DEI spending supports three administrative offices and roughly 8–10 full-time staff.
Mar 317 min read


New Hampshire Republicans Passes Parental Bill of Rights Amid Debate
Both chambers of the New Hampshire Legislature have passed measures ensuring that parents have a central role in their children's education
Mar 203 min read


New Hampshire Educators Explore AI’s Role in the Classroom at Inaugural Day of AI Summit
School leaders from across New Hampshire gathered at NHTI in Concord for the state’s first Day of AI Education Summit
Mar 182 min read


New Hampshire Legislature Takes Divided Votes on Education Freedom Accounts
NH Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut Speaks to a Group of Home School Students Touring the State House CONCORD, NH – The New...
Mar 142 min read
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