Experiential Robotics Platform brings STEM into more classrooms
Robotics initiative at Manchester Community College uses 3D printers to produce tools for students across New England
Education
Saint Anselm College expects $40 million building for nursing school to be completed in 2025
Nursing and public health official Diane Uzarski named inaugural dean of the new school
New rules for Minimum Standards for Public School Approval hit first hurdle
A legal analysis of the proposed Ed 306 Rules found to be at odds with state law, Constitution
NH federal court strikes down ‘banned concepts’ teaching law
Federal judge ordered ruling that the law is unconstitutionally vague, siding with teachers unions and the American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire
ConVal superintendent to leave in August
The ConVal School District’s superintendent, Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders, will be leaving this summer to lead a school district in Pennsylvania.
Dartmouth graduate student-workers go on strike
The union is demanding a $53,000 work stipend in the first year of the contract. Dartmouth has offered a $47,000 stipend in current negotiations.
State Rep. Jonah Wheeler seeks passage of bill that would increase state funding for schools
Earlier this year, Wheeler, one of the youngest members in the House, sponsored a bill that he says would address the disparity between ConVal and Conant and provide what advocates argue is desperately needed state money for underfunded school districts across the state.
Londonderry mental health hospital receives conditional approval
The Londonderry Planning Board gave unanimous approval to Acadia Healthcare to build a new mental health facility
Lawyers, lawmakers assert the Department of Education is on the verge of violating the law
The revisions, they say, water down the requirements for an adequate education and shift even more responsibility onto local taxpayers to fund public schools
Republican lawmakers look to expand EFA program
Senate and house passed bills to raise income eligibility threshold to increase numbers of those qualifying for the program
