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THE GRANITE EAGLE


Republican Leaders Split on How to Handle Claremont School District’s Budget Crisis
Two top Republican lawmakers are taking different approaches to the Claremont School District’s deepening financial crisis, reflecting a growing debate within the GOP over how to address local mismanagement without setting a costly precedent for state involvement.
Oct 92 min read


Democrats Float Using Rainy Day Fund to Cover Spending and Education Costs
Leading New Hampshire Democrats suggested the state should tap into its Rainy Day Fund to pay for new spending initiatives and future education obligations, signaling a major policy shift away from the state’s traditionally cautious fiscal approach.
Oct 62 min read


Ten Years of Decline Leaves Keene State College Fully Dependent on State Aid and Endowment
A Timberlane Regional High School teacher has resigned following backlash over a Facebook post in which he said he was “glad” about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Sep 302 min read


Timberlane teacher resigns after Facebook post on Charlie Kirk’s death
A Timberlane Regional High School teacher has resigned following backlash over a Facebook post in which he said he was “glad” about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Sep 293 min read


Teacher Ed Tinney Placed On Leave Over Repulsive Comments
A Timberlane Regional High School teacher has been placed on paid leave after making a social media post stating he was “glad” about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Sep 131 min read


Representative DeVito Calls for Removal of Timberlane Teacher After Online Comments
A New Hampshire lawmaker is calling for the immediate removal of a Timberlane Regional High School teacher who praised the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media.
Sep 122 min read


Timberlane Regional Highschool Teacher Praised Death of Charlie Kirk
A Timberlane Regional High School English teacher is facing backlash after a social media post in which he said he was "glad" about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Sep 111 min read


Hooksett Elementary School Aide Arrested on Child Abuse Image Charges
Families at Hooksett Memorial School, an elementary school serving local children, were informed this week that a contracted paraprofessional has been arrested on 12 counts of possessing child sexual abuse images.
Sep 92 min read


NHTI Appears to Violate Its Own Vaccine Policy
Students at NHTI–Concord’s Community College are being told they must take the COVID-19 vaccine if they want to complete the school’s radiologic technology program, even years after state officials declared the public health emergency over.
Sep 42 min read


Hudson Teacher’s Classroom Comments Draw Parental Scrutiny
An Alvirne High School art teacher’s comments about state education laws and LGBTQ issues have prompted parental concern and questions about classroom compliance with New Hampshire law, including an exodus from the class.
Sep 22 min read


Claremont’s Left-Leaning School Board Faces Crisis of Legitimacy Amid Financial Meltdown
The board, dominated by Democratic-leaning members, is steering the district through a multimillion-dollar budget crisis even as data show Claremont voters lean more Republican.
The mismatch has fueled criticism that the seven-member board, elected by just 9% of registered voters, lacks a real mandate.
Aug 273 min read


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.
Aug 252 min read


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
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