The complexity of education policy, particularly in New Hampshire, can obscure that, at their core, NH’s local public schools are about people.  They are essential public goods that strengthen not only our students and families, but our communities, local economies, and the future of our state.

The Reaching HIgher team is happy to host Policy Pulse, Conversations shaping the future of NH schools. Policy Pulse exists to turn complexity into clarity — transforming education policy into accessible, actionable understanding so communities can engage, advocate, and collaborate for better outcomes for every student. We invite everyone into the conversation without judgement, without jargon, and without loosing sight of our mission. Join us for an upcoming webinar or office hours.

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Dec 4, 2025
Webinar - Open Enrollment in NH: What is at Stake?
Nov 12, 2025
Reaching Higher NH joins the Carsey Policy Hour
Jan 14, 2025
WEBINAR: School Vouchers in New Hampshire - What’s Ahead for 2025
Oct 30, 2024
WEBINAR: NH's Minimum Standards Overhaul: Where Are We Now?
Oct 16, 2024
WEBINAR: NH's Minimum Standards Overhaul: Where Are We Now?
Aug 26, 2024
WEBINAR: Education Policy 101
Aug 6, 2024
WEBINAR: Upcoming Webinar Education Policy 101
Mar 21, 2024
WEBINAR: Unpacking the NHED’s Proposed Overhaul of the ED 306 Administrative Rules
Jan 18, 2024
WEBINAR: Looking Ahead Education Policy in 2024
Oct 5, 2023
WEBINAR: Unpacking the Public School Approval Rules
Jun 1, 2023
WEBINAR: Unpacking the Senate Finance Committee's Recommended Budget
Mar 30, 2023
WEBINAR: What to know about the House Finance Committee's proposal for the state budget
Jan 27, 2023
WEBINAR: Looking Ahead: Education Policy in 2023
Sep 13, 2022
WEBINAR: Drafted without public input, proposed changes to public school standards could strip local control, clear a pathway to privatization
Jul 13, 2022
WEBINAR: Reaching Higher Policy Director Christina Pretorius joins New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute for discussion of federal relief funds
Jun 7, 2022
WEBINAR: What’s Next for Child Nutrition Programs in NH, and What That Means for Public Schools
May 2, 2022
Youth Retention Initiative webinar emphasizes inclusive narratives, collaboration
Apr 19, 2022
WEBINAR: Budget and Tax Caps in New Hampshire
Dec 21, 2021
WEBINAR: Info session on HB 607, NH's Local School Voucher Bill
Dec 15, 2021
Information Session on HB 607, the local school voucher bill
Oct 19, 2021
WEBINAR: Understanding the Statewide Education Property Tax (SWEPT)
Sep 16, 2021
VIDEO: How lawmakers reshaped public education this year and what's next for our schools
Jun 9, 2021
WEBINAR: Education in the State Budget
May 20, 2021
WEBINAR: Higher Education Roundtable addresses key questions around workforce development, access, and institutional consolidations
Feb 1, 2021
WEBINAR: HB 20: A Primer on the Statewide Voucher Bill
Jan 31, 2020
Webinar: What are the major factors that influence student learning in New Hampshire?
Nov 8, 2019
Webinar Recording: Charter Schools in New Hampshire