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President’s Letter: Elections Matter – Be Heard

It’s been two years since the last “big” election. I think we all could have predicted that Betsy DeVos and Donald Trump would continue to undermine public education every chance they could – and they did. I think we all know that Commissioner Edelblut would do everything in his power to implement the Trump-DeVos agenda – and he did. I think we all hoped that Governor Sununu would be more moderate in his approach toward education. Instead, he showed just how devoted he was to the notion of dismantling public education when he opposed funding increases, and how little he […]

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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 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 […]

NEA-NH Recommends Deaglan McEachern for State Senate

August 17, 2020 – Concord, NH – NEA-NH announced their support for Deaglan McEachern for State Senate District 21 today. “Deaglan is committed to the goal that every student has an equal opportunity for success and can thrive regardless of their background or what zip code they live in our state,” said Megan Tuttle, president of NEA-NH. The pro-public education majority in the state senate this term delivered the largest increase in public education funding in nearly 20 years and will be a critical component to ensuring that we continue to build on this success. The next legislature will be […]

NEA-NH Recommends Messmer for District 3 Executive Council

Mindi is a tireless advocate for families and will bring that passion to the Executive Council. NEA-New Hampshire, the state’s largest public sector union, announced their recommendation of Mindi Messmer for District 3 Executive Councilor today. As we continue to face the unprecedented challenges that COVID-19 poses, its more important than ever that scientists and public health and education advocates at the table making decisions that impact our children and their families. “I am honored to earn NEA-NH’s support at such a critical time for public education in NH. Teachers and school districts are being asked to come up with […]