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Education policy experts in the state criticized the report, and said spending has increased to match the needs of students, including those from low-income families and those with special needs.

Voters are being asked whether to sign a new contract with Concord High School or try a new model with other education options for students.

Speaking about funding for charter schools and Education Freedom Accounts during last week’s budget address to the state Legislature, Gov. Chris Sununu said, “Critics say these programs have grown too large. To them, I say this: when a new door of...

Lawmakers are considering over 100 bills this session that could have far-reaching consequences for K-12 education.

When I speak with people on the campaign trail, one of the most frequent concerns I hear about is public education funding. How we fund public education in New Hampshire has put an incredible tax burden on local property owners, created inequities...

The legislature’s Committee to Study New Hampshire Teacher Shortages and Recruitment convened recently to examine potential solutions to the state’s teacher staffing shortage. We’re not sure much study is needed; the Legislature could solve the...

The motion is the latest move in an ongoing legal effort to dismantle the state’s school funding model.

Editor’s Note: This story was first published on New Hampshire Bulletin.CONCORD — A group of New Hampshire taxpayers has chosen a new target in their quest to sue the state over its school funding system: the statewide education property tax. In a...

A group of New Hampshire taxpayers have chosen a new target in their quest to sue the state over its school funding system: the statewide education property tax.

About 330 retired teachers are continuing to work part-time in New Hampshire schools while collecting their retirement pensions, as permitted by a state law that allows retired public employees to return to work if they keep their work under 1,352...