Schedule for Week of July 1, 2019
June 30, 2019
The NH House and Senate are on summer break and a veto override session will be scheduled at the Speaker of the House’s discretion; stay tuned through the summer to catch when it is announced. Thankfully, no final amendments to late bills include provisions that threaten the Education Tax Credit scholarship program. Other bills are
Schedule for Week of June 24, 2019
June 23, 2019
The NH House and Senate are wrangling with the state budget and anything can happen in these closing days of the session. We are keeping a close eye on amendments because they could add threats to the Education Tax Credit scholarship program. Two bills are heading to Governor Sununu’s desk for his approval or veto.
HEAC Closes Out the School Year
June 13, 2019
The Home Education Advisory Council (HEAC) had its final meeting of the 2018-2019 school year on May 23rd, and moved several important issues forward, including the annual report to the state Board of Education and proposed changes to Ed 315 rules that govern homeschooling. The videos of the meeting are available here: 2019 May HEAC
Attempts to End an Educational Option Before It Begins
June 10, 2019
The innovative Learn Everywhere program is facing two attacks before it is even implemented. Senate Bill 140, introduced by Senator Jay Kahn, is a blatant partisan power-move against the program and headed for Governor Sununu’s desk. Learn Everywhere also has a critical vote by the state Board of Education at their next meeting on June
Schedule for Week of June 10, 2019
June 9, 2019
The legislative session is nearly done. Over the next few weeks, the House and Senate must finalize any remaining bills, and reconcile those that were amended by the second chamber. Several bills will have critical votes in the House and Senate. Additional bills will advance to the Governor’s desk in the coming few weeks. Read
Homeschool Art Show
June 6, 2019
Periodically we have guest contributors on SCNH. We are happy to include this article written by Kitty Michelotti, Chairwoman of the Home Education Advisory Council, and a team leader with our sister organization, Granite State Home Educators. The second annual Granite State Home Educators art show hosted at the Marion Gerrish center in Derry was
Schedule for Week of June 3, 2019
June 2, 2019
The legislative session is nearly done. Over the next few weeks, the House and Senate must finalize any remaining bills, and reconcile those that were amended by the second chamber. Two school-choice bills that passed the Senate were amended in the House, so the Senate must decide if they will agree to those changes, not
Upcoming Homeschool Info Sessions
May 30, 2019
We have not one, but two additional homeschool information discussions scheduled this summer, with more in the works! These are great opportunities for prospective and new(er) homeschoolers to gain practical information and tips for their home education program. Have your questions answered and head into the next school year with confidence. These sessions are free,
Kerry McDonald Educates and Inspires
May 28, 2019
From time to time, we welcome guest contributors to SCNH. The following article is written by Kitty Michelotti, a team leader with our sister organization, Granite State Home Educators, and the Chairwoman of the Home Education Advisory Council. When you’re a homeschooler, and you have the opportunity to hear Kerry McDonald speak about “raising curious,
Homeschool Resource Center Opportunity
May 23, 2019
Although there are numerous activities and classes for homeschoolers in New Hampshire, parents sometimes comment that everything is scattered. Sometimes we feel like “carscoolers” instead of homeschoolers. Many families would like history enrichment available at the same location as gym classes, or game and activity clubs available following cross-curricular science and English classes. A Homeschool
