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HOWES & TUTTLE: Thank goodness for New Hampshire teachers

Byline: Deb Howes, President of AFT-NH and Megan Tuttle, President of NEA-NH Every student – no matter the color of their skin or the ZIP code they live in – deserves educators who are caring, committed, and have the resources they need to help every student succeed. As our state and nation mark Teacher Appreciation Week, we do so with the joy and determination that teachers bring to their students and classrooms every day.   New Hampshire schools continually rank some of the best in the country and it is largely due to the dedicated professionals who have chosen to serve […]

May 3, 2024: NEA-NH Legislative Update

SB 341 – Bill Turning Educators into Surveillance Drones Targeting LGBTQ+ Students Defeated Great news! This week, the New Hampshire House defeated SB 341, a bill targeted toward forcing educators to out LGBTQ+ students by requiring licensed educators to answer written inquiries within a 10-day period, “completely and honestly”, a standard that even the NH Department of Education acknowledged is incredibly subjective. The bill served only to turn school employees into student surveillance drones – all under the threat of licensure removal. It put educators in the middle of families without the opportunity to ensure they are doing no harm. […]

Megan Tuttle: From Class Size to Curriculum, Public School Standards Overhaul Will Impact Every Facet of Public Education in NH

The below op-ed authored by NEA-NH President Megan Tuttle was published in The Union Leader, The Concord Monitor, and The Keene Sentinel. As a mom, I want strong schools for my three boys. As an educator, I want all Granite State students to have access to high-quality educational opportunities, regardless of their zip code. As the head of New Hampshire’s largest educator union, I want clear and comprehensive guidelines for public schools. That’s why I’ve been fighting for a seat at the table when it comes to overhauling the “306 Rules” – New Hampshire’s Minimum Standards for Public School Approval.  […]

April 26, 2024: NEA-NH Legislative Update

Two Major Hearings in Senate This Week and Major House Floor Vote  This week we have 2 major public hearings in the Senate: a positive bill that would make a modest increase in state aid to school districts, and one of the last of two remaining culture war bills that squeaked through the House.   We also have a major House floor vote taking place on Thursday for SB 341, the bill that would force educators to out LGBTQ+ students under the threat of licensure removal.  Please read all the items this week and take action on each!  HB 1583 – […]

April 19: NEA-NH Legislative Update

Re-Cap: One Voucher Expansion Bill Left – Act Now to Stop Efforts to Divert More Money to Unaccountable Private School Voucher Scheme  SB 442 – NEA New Hampshire testified against this bill that would expand the eligibility for students to receive a voucher from 350% of the Federal Poverty Level to 400% (or $125k for a family of four). SB 442 could bring the amount of public dollars diverted to private schools to $53 million dollars per year. After the hearing the House Education Committee unanimously voted to recommend the bill be killed. However, House Republicans only made this move […]

Larry Ballard and Pollyann Tatarczuk Earn NEA-NH Recognition

At the 2024 Delegate Assembly, NEA-New Hampshire members enjoyed keynote remarks from New Hampshire Teacher of the Year Liz Duclos.  The event was also an opportunity to highlight members who go above and beyond for their students and their communities.  The Christa McAuliffe Award was presented to Larry Ballard in recognition of his contributions towards the improvement of the educational environment. Larry has been a dedicated member of the Amherst Education Association for more than 25 years. He has served as Communications Chair, a member of the bargaining team, and local president for ten years. At the state level, Larry […]