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THE GRANITE EAGLE


Explicit Books in NH Schools is Disturbing
This week, the Granite Eagle in New Hampshire published a story about inappropriate and sexually explicit books being available to...
Jul 282 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


Executive Councilors Call for Urgent Public Safety Coordination Following Fuentes Tragedy
In the wake of the murder of Marisol Fuentes, two members of the New Hampshire Executive Council are calling for an urgent inter-agency meeting to review and upgrade the state’s public safety information systems.
Jul 172 min read


House Republicans Call for Magistrate’s Resignation Following Deadly Bail Decision
New Hampshire House Republican leaders are calling for the immediate resignation of Magistrate Stephanie Johnson following a controversial bail decision that they say led directly to the death of a Berlin woman, Marisol Fuentes.
Jul 162 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


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


Betting on Politics? Progressive Advocacy Groups and Media Cash in on N.H. Gaming Law
The 2024 records from the Lottery Commission show that many controversial groups received public gaming funds.
Mar 247 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


Analysis of governor’s & House EFA bills shows small state costs, bigger local savings
The Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy has released an analysis of the fiscal effects of Education Freedom Account expansion proposals
Mar 172 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


NH Democrats Push Background Checks for Parents Who Homeschool Their Own Children with EFAs
A newly introduced bill by New Hampshire Democrats would require parents who homeschool their own children
Feb 72 min read


New Tests Scores Show NH Student Performance Fell as Spending Soared
Granite State taxpayers have poured millions into new K-12 education spending. But student performance continues to lag.
Jan 313 min read
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