Yearly Archives: 2020

NEA-NH: DeVos Visit Amplifies How Disastrous the Trump and Sununu Administrations Have Been for Public Education

CONCORD, NH – September 18, 2020 – Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is in New Hampshire today. We are certain she is not here to advocate for additional support and resources for our public schools because she has never done so before. “Her visit to celebrate the reopening success of some of our schools is disingenuous at best as both she and our own Governor and Education Commissioner have succeeded in diverting funds meant to help public schools reopen safely to private schools,” said Megan Tuttle, NEA-New Hampshire President.  Even with Secretary DeVos in town today, lawmakers once again wisely rejected […]

NEA-NH Recommends Cinde Warmington for District 2 Executive Council

CONCORD, NH – September 18, 2020 – NEA-New Hampshire announced their recommendation of Cinde Warmington for District 2 Executive Council today. “We’re confident Cinde’s experience uniquely prepares her to be a leader on the council in holding the governor and his education commissioner accountable during this critical time for educators during the pandemic,” said Megan Tuttle, NEA-NH President. “As Cinde says, we have seen for the last two years, that one vote is the difference between a Commissioner of Education who believes in public education, and one who seeks to undermine it every single day,” continued Tuttle. All our students […]

NEA-NH Recommends Jenn Alford-Teaster in Senate District 8

CONCORD, NH – September 16, 2020 – NEA-New Hampshire announced their recommendation of Jenn Alford-Teaster for State Senate District 8 today. “At a time of great uncertainty for families and students, we need a strong advocate for public education like Jenn Alford-Teaster in the New Hampshire Senate,” said Megan Tuttle, NEA-NH President. “We’re confident that Jenn will fight to make sure we support our students and property tax payers when it comes to education funding.” “The voters of District 8 need someone who understands the needs of our schools, and that person is Jenn Alford-Teaster,” continued Tuttle. “The investment NH […]

NEA-NH Congratulates Senator Feltes on Primary Win; Andru Volinsky on Hard Fought Race and Dedication to Public Education

NEA-NH congratulates Senator Dan Feltes on his victory in yesterday’s Democratic primary for Governor.  We look forward to working with him during the coming weeks to make sure he becomes the next Governor of New Hampshire. Andru Volinsky ran a strong campaign that helped highlight many of the issues our public schools face every day. NEA-NH thanks Councilor Volinsky for spending more than 30 years fighting for safe schools, adequate and fair school funding, and insisting that the state meet its obligation to provide all students with access to quality public education. This November’s election may be one of the […]

NEA-NH Recommends Sue Prentiss in Senate District 5

CONCORD, NH – September 3, 2020 – NEA-New Hampshire announced their recommendation of Sue Prentiss for State Senate District 5 today. “Sue’s background and experience uniquely qualifies her to be a tremendous advocate for the students and educators of our state,” said Megan Tuttle, NEA-NH President. “As a paramedic, former mayor, and former state EMS Chief, she will be ready to address the critical public health issues our public schools need during this global pandemic.” In addition to the effects of COVID-19 on our school system, fixing our broken education funding system was also a key factor in NEA-NH’s support. […]

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NEA-NH Recommends Whitley For Senate District 15

CONCORD, NH – August 26, 2020 – NEA-New Hampshire announced their recommendation of Becky Whitley for Senate District 15 today. “Becky has been a tireless advocate for children and educators, committed to social justice and public service,” said Megan Tuttle, NEA-New Hampshire President. “She has the expertise and tenacity to be the strong force for public education our students need in the senate.” NEA-NH will be working over the coming days to engage with the hundreds of its members across Senate District 15 about this recommendation and its importance of making their voices heard in the 2020 election. “New Hampshire […]