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.
Education
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
Citing lack of assets to pay creditors, LEAF motions to dismiss bankruptcy case
LEAF Charter School filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in U.S. District Court in Concord on April 17 but school's attorney filed a motion to dismiss the case, 3 days before school shuttered
Former office manager for Dartmouth student newspaper pleads guilty to embezzlement
Defendant allegedly stole money from the newspaper via PayPal accounts, using the funds for personal expenses
New FAFSA updates, challenges
In an email to NH Business Review, Granite Edvance — a nonprofit based in Concord that helps students and their families navigate their education and career pathways — highlighted several more changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process that are designed to increase FAFSA completion.
Nashua Boys & Girls Club launches Power of YOUth capital campaign
In an effort to enhance its infrastructure, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua (BGCN) has launched the Power of YOUth campaign to raise $10 million.
Salem’s 99-year-old school reopens with major renovations
Project brings school up to date on safety regulations, improved heating, electrical systems, boosted security measures
