Yearly Archives: 2024

11/16/24: NEA-NH Legislative Update

Contact the Legislative Rules Committee: These Rules Ignore Educator Concerns The Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (JLCAR) will take a second look at the entire overhaul proposal of the Minimum Standards for Public School Approval (also known as the 306 rules) on Thursday, November 21st, after having delayed a vote on the first half the State Board of Education’s proposal back in September. As a reminder, the 306 Rules are the rules and regulations that govern the minimum requirements to be a public school in New Hampshire. The entire set of rules govern everything including class sizes, facility requirements, […]

A white sign held in front of the Legislative Office Building reads: Support Our Public Schools"

11/8/24: NEA-NH Legislative Update – Election Results Edition 

There is no sugar coating it. The election results present challenges for educators and the future of public education. But our values don’t change based on elections. As NEA President Becky Pringle recently said, unions exist for moments like this. Today and every day we are present for our students and ready for the work ahead. Remember, we are stronger together.  Control of Congress: US Senate Flips to Republican Control; House Still to be Determined  The Presidential election results are obviously well known by everyone at this point. In the US Senate the only remaining question is how much of […]

NEA-New Hampshire Recommends Chris Pappas for Congress

Granite State Educators Back Chris to Continue Representing First District CONCORD, NH – Today, NEA-New Hampshire (NEA-NH) formally recommended Congressman Chris Pappas for reelection to the United States Congress in New Hampshire Congressional District 1. “I’m proud to earn the recommendation of NEA-New Hampshire. As a product of New Hampshire public schools, I know firsthand the incredible impact our educators’ hard work has on our communities and the next generation of Granite Staters. I will continue working to ensure every teacher receives the support, resources, and respect they deserve, and every student has access to a quality education,” said Congressman Chris Pappas. […]

PRESS RELEASE: NEA-NH Recommends Maggie Goodlander for Congress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   October 15, 2024 Granite State educators back Maggie to represent the Second District Nashua, NH – Today, the National Education Association – New Hampshire (NEA-NH) formally recommended New Hampshire Second Congressional District Congressional candidate Maggie Goodlander for election to the United States Congress. “In classrooms across the Granite State, public school teachers do more than just teach – they inspire, nurture, and empower our students to fulfill their potential. We owe it to our educators to ensure that they have the benefits, funding, and support they deserve,” said Maggie Goodlander. “I’m beyond honored to receive a recommendation from […]

September 27, 2024: NEA-NH Legislative Update

Legislative Rules Committee Delays Vote on First Half on Public School Minimum Standards   Last week, the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (JLCAR), evaluated the State Board of Education’s Final Proposal on the first half of the minimum standards for public school approval (also known as the 306 Rules) as to whether they comply with current laws.  After only the first two people testified (with intermittent responses from the NH Department of Education), the Committee unanimously voted to put off any decision making on the first half of the rules until their November meeting when they receive the second […]

PRESS RELEASE: NEA-New Hampshire Recommends Joyce Craig for Governor

NEA-NH President Megan Tuttle: “NEA-New Hampshire is proud to recommend Joyce Craig’s campaign for governor.” MANCHESTER, NH – Today, NEA-New Hampshire (NEA-NH), the state’s largest educators’ union, is recommending Joyce Craig’s campaign for governor. NEA-NH, which represents over 15,000 public school employees across the state, stands firmly behind Joyce Craig’s mission to strengthen our public schools, support our students, and put an end to the state’s current voucher scheme that is gouging taxpayers.  “NEA-New Hampshire is proud to recommend Joyce Craig’s campaign for governor. New Hampshire’s students and educators deserve a governor who will have their backs. That means adequately funding […]