During their Aug. 25 meeting, the Manchester Board of School Committee approved a new policy on how to implement the state’s new law banning most cell phone usage in classrooms, although the policy may face further scrutiny as it transitions from theory into practice.
Following outcry from numerous educators during the Manchester Board of School Committee meeting in early August, the August 25th Board of School Committee meeting provided details on why Manchester School District employees no longer have GLP-1 medications covered by insurance.
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) announced Monday that its Board of Trustees has approved a five‑year contract extension for President Lisa Marsh Ryerson through June 2030.
After the passage of a new state law that came into effect on July 1 banning cell phones in classes “from bell to bell” outside of a few exceptions, the Manchester School District is now required to create a new policy upholding that new law. During Wednesday’s Manchester Board of School Committee Policy Committee meeting, the skeleton of that new policy was put forward for final approval by the full Board of School Committee next week.
As students in New Hampshire prepare for the new school season, first responders with American Medical Response (AMR), New Hampshire’s leading ambulance provider, are urging families to prioritize safety during this busy season. With shifting routines and school zones bustling once again, it is crucial that parents, drivers, and students alike stay alert and follow essential safety guidelines.
The New Hampshire Higher Education Union (NHHEU), IBEW Local 2320, is pleased to announce that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Community College System of NH (CCSNH) for full-time faculty members. It comes after a bargaining process that focused primarily on compensation, health insurance and contract language about workload.
More than 100 youths gathered at Plymouth State University in Plymouth on August 14 for the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) annual Youth Summit.
Public schools across New Hampshire each face their own conditions, challenges, and advantages that should be considered to develop the most effective and comprehensive education funding policy solutions
The New Hampshire Department of Education has approved Bedford Academy to expand its academic offerings to include sixth grade, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. This private school in Bedford previously served students from pre-school through grade 5 since 2021.
Through the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) – a civic engagement program for parents and members of the community who wish to improve childhood outcomes through advocacy – Karaim was able to acquire the skills necessary to bring needed change to her community.