Yearly Archives: 2019

The 165th NEA-NH Fall Instructional Conference, FIC, featured a theme of Building Resilience, 654 attendees, 90 workshops, 30 vendors, including members selling homemade items for charities, and a live performance from Plymouth State University students during lunch. The wide array of workshop topics was driven by member requests throughout the year, with a strong and continued focus on mental health and wellness. “Many educators came to the registration table telling me about the stressful year it has been so far,” said Ally Snyder, NEA-NH PESS Assistant and conference organizer. “I told them today is just for them, a chance to […]

In 1980, Rosie Ruiz was declared the winner of the 84th Boston Marathon only to have that title taken away 8 days later when it was determined she did not complete the entire course. Today Governor Sununu brazenly took credit for winning a race he did not run. His veto of the budget passed by both the House and Senate resulted in Manchester receiving $15.2 million less than they would have. Yet, today he showed up with a life-size version of a check and claimed credit for providing the funding. “Today’s deceitful photo opportunity cannot hide the fact that the […]

An Open Letter to Commissioner Edelblut Dear Commissioner Edelblut I want you to know that we agree with you. Yes, you read that correctly. NEA-NH agrees with you and Steve Appleby, Administer for Credentialing at the Board of Education. Recently there have been many stories in the news about the Assistant Superintendent of Concord not being credentialed for the position of Assistant Superintendent. Even though she has many other certifications, Steve Appleby said in a recent interview with WMUR, “it’s a concern even for school officials who don’t work directly with students.” We agree. It’s just not a good idea […]

NEA-NH and NEA Member Benefits offer useful information to help you plan your retirement. Don’t miss this event! Learn what you need in order to retire with peace of mind! NEA-NH and NEA Member Benefits are pleased to present this retirement seminar to help you plan for your retirement. This seminar is ideal for those who are 2-5 years (or more) from retirement. We will review many of the pieces of the retirement puzzle, including:  NH Retirement System  Healthcare and Medicare  Financial Planning Options  NEA Member Benefits for Retirees There are several different seminar dates and […]

NEA-NH President, Megan Tuttle, testified along with scores of others during the State House Public Hearing on the Effects of the Continuing Resolution (for the Budget) on the Department of Education. Her comments appear below. “Good morning. My name is Megan Tuttle and I am president of NEA-New Hampshire. As the school year begins again, our members are back at work making sure the success story that is within every child has a chance to be discovered and come to life. Our public schools instill and nurture a great sense of community, offer a wide array of educational choices, have […]