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By EILEEN O’GRADY

A social media post threatening violence against Rundlett Middle School was still under investigation as of Tuesday morning, police said. The school was placed in “secure campus” mode Monday after a student allegedly posted a threat of school violence...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

A Concord teen who, for the past two years, has dedicated all her spare time to tutoring refugee students has won a national award for the work she does with her nonprofit organization.Riyah Patel, 17, was named New Hampshire’s 2023 Prudential...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

Henniker Special Education Coordinator Lindsay Nye started holding pre-school guided play and discussion sessions for parents of babies and toddlers this month after she realized many parents in her district didn’t know whether their children were...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

Last year, the Concord School District was willing to pay $3.5 million for a parcel of land owned by CenterPoint Church before the church congregation rejected the proposal, according to public documents.An unredacted copy of the District’s February...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

As voters flock to annual town and school district meetings this week, many were asked to approve new contracts for teachers and school support staff that include salary or benefit increases to make the jobs more desirable.Locally, Merrimack Valley,...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

On the wall of her classroom at Christa McAuliffe School, kindergarten teacher Christine Holliday-Rowe kept a “Wall of Fame,” featuring a photo of each student. Beside it was a list of “I can” statements.“I can read and write 20 sight words,” one...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

Students from middle and high schools around the state performed music at the New Hampshire State House to mark Music in Our Schools Month.Student choirs, bands, orchestras, wind ensembles and jazz bands from Weare, Manchester, Plymouth, Derry,...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

The Concord School District is pushing back against a proposal for a gas station and convenience store to operate across the street from Concord High School.At a meeting Wednesday, school board members decided unanimously to appeal a decision made by...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

An outpouring of public support for a Concord elementary school art teacher took center stage at a Concord School Board meeting this week following a parent complaint last month.“I am here today because I am saddened, disheartened and discouraged by...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

The Concord School District voted Monday to appoint Clint Cogswell to be the new school district treasurer for the remainder of this year’s term.Cogswell will be taking over from previous treasurer Tom Croteau, who was appointed to fill a vacant seat...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

The State of New Hampshire is seeking to purchase the Granite State College building on Hall Street, with the hope that it could become the new permanent headquarters for the Department of Education.Governor Sununu’s proposed capital budget for FY2024...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

Barnstead Elementary School fifth grade teacher Annabelle Boyle waved goodbye to her students as they put on their winter jackets in preparation to leave the classroom and head to their next class.The jackets were necessary because when students exit...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

Concord High School went into a brief lockdown Thursday after the school district was informed of an armed threat, which is believed to be a hoax.Principal Michael Reardon said the school went into lockdown in the morning after the Superintendent’s...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

One year after the Jason Dickey Act placed the Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number on student identification cards around the state, legislators are considering another bill that would add an eating disorder hotline as an additional...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

A new literacy campaign launched by the New Hampshire Department of Education aims to improve reading proficiency among children by training teachers and encouraging parent involvement.The initiative, which coincides with National Reading Month, has...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

A complaint by a parent about a teacher at one of Concord’s elementary schools has reached the point where the staff member filed for a restraining order and police were called to the District’s central office last week when a group arrived, upset...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

Franklin’s School Board is calling for changes to the state’s school funding system, hoping that it would bring more money to the city schools and lower property taxes for residents. On Tuesday, the Board passed a resolution to ask their...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

The finalist for SAU 53’s co-superintendent serving the towns of Allenstown, Chichester and Epsom was introduced to residents at a meet and greet event Wednesday. Jack Finley, the principal of the Hanover Street School in Lebanon, emerged as the...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

Concord residents voiced concerns this week about pedestrian safety near a new proposed gas station that is planning to open across from Concord High School.The Concord Planning Board approved a conditional use permit Feb. 15 for Nouria Energy...

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The New Hampshire Department of Education saw a record number of nominations this year for the 2024 Teacher of the Year award, during the nomination period which ended Feb. 5.The award, which recognizes one exceptional teacher each year for their work...

By EILEEN O’GRADY

A local Concord fourth-grader is one of 12 young journalism enthusiasts from across the country chosen to be on the Junior Council of The Week Junior, a national news magazine for kids.Sam Sexton, 10, a student at St. John Regional School, loves...