Oyster River Middle School Earns Coveted LEED Gold Certification

The new school features a solar array on the roof, and a canopy with solar panels in the parking lot.

Rochester School District, HRCU Provide Pathway To Finance And Banking

The program is one-of-a-kind among career technical centers in the state of and has impacted dozens of students since it launched in 2006.

PSU Museum To Host Lecture About Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest

The Mountain Voices Lecture Series will explore the effects that nature and humans are having on northern forest ecosystem.

Mast Way Elementary School Staffer Named Finalist For Excellence Award

Learning Specialist Susan Leifer has been named the 2022 New Hampshire State Finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence.

Education Suit Plaintiffs Seek Partial Summary Judgment

The plaintiffs in the latest education funding suit are asking for a partial summary judgment on the issue of whether the SWEPT is legal.

Antrim Elementary Welcomes Local Author

Through a grant from the Children’s Literacy Foundation, the school invited Marty Kelley and was able to purchase $2,000 worth of new books.

Oyster River Students Inducted Into Computer Science Honor Society

Sixteen students were inducted into the national organization earlier this month.

Gonic Elementary School Hosts Holiday Shopping Spree For Students

Thanks to the generosity of students and staff, each student was able to choose four gifts.

NH Department Of Education Seeks 41% Reduction In Prenda Funding, Citing Low Take-Up

The department is requesting to lower the total value of its four-year contract with Prenda from $5.8 million to $3.4 million.

McClelland Elementary School Community Teams Up To Offer Holiday Help

A total of 43 children's families were assisted this year thanks to the program and hard work of students and staff.

PSU Students Present Ideas For Gorham Paper Mill Lagoon Property

Proposals include a brewery, outdoor recreation center, temporary lodging cabins, an indoor athletic facility and more.

Oyster River Middle School Nurse Named NH Healtcare Hero Runner-Up

Nurse Michael Hope was honored by the New Hampshire Healthcare Heroes program.

Local Colleges Partner With Capone Iron Corporation For Apprenticeship

The Community College System of New Hampshire and White Mountains Community College are creating a pathway for future welders and fitters.

Judge Denies Injunction Blocking SWEPT Rate Setting In Education Funding Case

The judge said a request to stop the state from setting tax rates for the statewide education property tax did not meet constitutionality.

Oyster River Staff, Student Present At Statewide Conference

The group delivered professional development presentations on equity and justice issues to educators from across New Hampshire.

Judge In Education Lawsuit Case Recuses Himself

Justice Lawrence MacLeod said it was not apparent to him that he could have a potential or perceived conflict but stepped down anyway.

Plaintiffs Argue For Statewide Education Property Tax Injunction

The Grafton County Superior Court held a hearing on taxpayers’ motion seeking a preliminary injunction against the SWEPT.

Court Sets Hearing On Education Funding Injunction Request

Grafton County will hear motions on Nov. 4; plaintiffs want to stop the state from setting the SWEPT or to set it at set it to $0.

State Misses Deadline For Program To Expand School Lunch Aid

Jayne Millerick, chief of staff to Sununu, said he supports the program in theory but the Legislature voted No, which stopped the process.

ConVal High School Community Hosts Food Drive, Fundraiser

Students collected canned goods for food pantries and also raised money for breast cancer research.

Court Sets Date For Latest Education Funding Suit In New Hampshire

The trial in Grafton County Superior Court is scheduled for August 2023.

NH DOS Kicks Off Partnership With PSU At Criminal Justice Career Symposium

The Criminal Justice Career Symposium heralding in a new partnership between PSU and the New Hampshire Department of Safety (DOS).

AG Alleges Two Teens Caused Threatening, Race-Motivated Damage At Weare School

John Stark Regional High School in Weare

White Mountains Community College Named 'Great College To Work For'

The results were released in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education based on a national survey.

Hundreds Of NH Students Are 2023 National Merit Semifinalists

See the local seniors from across New Hampshire who may go on to earn scholarships in spring 2023.

Plymouth State University Student To Receive Rising Stars Award

Biology and psychology dual major and Air National Guardsman named College Student of the Year.

As A New School Year Begins, Teacher Hiring Remains A Challenge In NH

Educators are not fleeing New Hampshire; certifications are up. But school administrators say hiring feels more competitive.

Community College System Of NH Awarded $5.8M To Extend ApprenticeshipNH

The funding will be used to extend ApprenticeshipNH, a NH workforce initiative, through developing a hub infrastructure in four key regions.

Oyster River Cooperative School District Dedicates New Middle School

More than 150 people attended the Aug. 23 ceremony at Oyster River Middle School.

Career And Technical Education Programs In High Demand Throughout The State

This year, as students return to school, the New Hampshire Department of Education is seeking to boost CTE programs further.

New Hampshire Expands Access To Free Online Tutoring For Students With $4.8M Contract

To close gaps and recover from missed learning, the NH Department of Education has chosen Tutor.com to assist middle, high school students.

Two Veteran New Hampshire Teachers And A Free Stater Talk Education

Farris: I spoke with two veteran teachers and the Moms for Liberty chairwoman about the state of education in the Granite State.

State To Launch 'Choose Love' Conference In Effort To Tackle Behavior Leading To School Shootings

The NH Department of Education will host a conference in August designed to train students and educators in techniques to disrupt violence.

Podcast: 'Claremont III' Steve Rand Steps Into The Education Breach

NH Secrets, Legends and Lore: The dilemma of New Hampshire school funding is discussed.

Podcast: Wood Talks Nursing Shortage Solutions With Colby Sawyer Dean

Kevin Finn is the dean and a professor of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences and Director of Clinical Partnerships at the college.

ConVal High School Librarian Wins Statewide Award

Rachel Bowman was recognized as the librarian of the year by the New Hampshire School Library Media Association.

Rochester School District Students Complete Career Pathways

The district recognized 145 students who completed Career Technical Education programs.

One Thousand Call For NH Education Commissioner Edelblut To Resign

Active with the Activists: Support Our Schools NH has been collecting letters calling for Edelblut to step down since March.

Plymouth State University Celebrates 600 Undergraduate Degrees

Gennet Zewide, Ph.D., received an Honorary Doctorate in Public Service and addressed graduates at commencement.

Lakes Region Community College Launches Gateway To College Program

College credit and scholarships are awarded for program completion.