The Soapbox: HB 1831 is about fairness for Manchester’s most vulnerable students

Sunday, May 10, 2026Sunday, May 10, 2026

I encourage Manchester legislators to recognize the complex interplay of funding inequalities, student needs, the future needs and economic challenges in the Manchester School District. Support for HB1831 is essential to ensure that all students, especially those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, receive the education they need.

The Soapbox: State aid cap aimed at Manchester must end

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Manchester is approaching a fiscal inflection point and residents deserve to understand exactly why. Decisions being made in Concord are directly shaping the budget challenges our city now faces, and unless we act with urgency, those challenges will only deepen.

Soapbox: Manchester’s children deserve better — fixing school funding starts here

Thursday, March 5, 2026

When the state underfunds education, the difference must be made up locally. That means property taxes carry a heavier burden.

Back-to-school crisis: Are New Hampshire students getting the support they deserve?

Friday, August 29, 2025

As families across New Hampshire settle into the new school year, one crisis continues to loom — and it doesn’t wait for the first bell. Cuts to mental health programs and special education supports are leaving students without the help they need – and that affects every child, every classroom and every family.

School districts relieved as Trump administration releases pending federal education grants

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

“Without these funds in place, the District would suffer a significant impact to our 21st Century before and after-school programming, which provides affordable childcare that supports the academic growth of our students,” as per an official statement from the Manchester School District.