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In an effort to keep Granite Staters well informed about the state of our public education system and the policy that impacts it, Reaching Higher NH is proud to provide in-depth research and analysis. Our work seeks to provide context and reliable data to help people better understand education policy and the students we serve. Our goal is to empower individuals and communities to make well-informed decisions, raise public awareness, and support innovation and student-centered learning. Explore our recent content below.

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Mar 11, 2025
House and Senate committees vote to expand school voucher program despite overwhelming public opposition, full vote scheduled for Thursday
Mar 11, 2025
Correcting the myth: Sustained funding leads to better student outcomes, as evidenced by decades of research. New Hampshire hasn’t kept up.
Mar 10, 2025
This week: State Budget Hearing in House, School Voucher Expansion, State-Mandated School Budget Spending Caps, and more…
Feb 26, 2025
This week: What’s in the Budget for Education? Plus, a Slow Week Before March Heats Up!
Feb 10, 2025
Education Law Center releases tool outlining federal funding by state
Feb 10, 2025
A Town Hall Event on School Vouchers, Privatization, and the Future of Public Education in NH
Feb 10, 2025
House bill raises concerns from over 3,000 parents and special education advocates
Feb 9, 2025
Bill sponsors seek to amend Parental Bill of Rights to exclude private schools and approved voucher providers
Feb 7, 2025
Lawmakers seek to expand school voucher program while gutting required academic subjects for public schools
Jan 24, 2025
WEBINAR: What's Ahead for Education Policy in 2025
Jan 15, 2025
7 Things to Know About the Universal School Voucher Bill
Jan 14, 2025
WEBINAR: School Vouchers in New Hampshire - What’s Ahead for 2025
Jan 13, 2025
New Hampshire House and Senate Education Committees hold informational presentations at NHED
Jan 9, 2025
“Public schools are critical”: Governor Ayotte applauds public schools and teachers, while vowing to expand school voucher program
Jan 8, 2025
Universal school voucher expansion could cost the state over $100 million per year
Dec 13, 2024
NH State Board of Education adopts controversial minimum standards despite sharp public opposition
Nov 25, 2024
Education Freedom Savings Account Oversight Committee holds regular meeting
Nov 12, 2024
Education Freedom Savings Account Oversight Committee holds regular meeting
Oct 30, 2024
WEBINAR: NH's Minimum Standards Overhaul: Where Are We Now?
Oct 21, 2024
Education Freedom Savings Account Oversight Committee holds regular meeting
Oct 16, 2024
WEBINAR: NH's Minimum Standards Overhaul: Where Are We Now?
Oct 11, 2024
FACT SHEET: School Vouchers
Oct 11, 2024
FACT SHEET: School Funding
Oct 4, 2024
Reaching Higher NH and the NH School Funding Fairness Project release public education discussion guide
Oct 2, 2024
School vouchers will cost $28 million next school year as questions and concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability grow
Sep 30, 2024
Education Freedom Savings Account Oversight Committee holds regular meeting
Sep 27, 2024
Lawmakers vote to delay overhaul of Minimum Standards for Public School Approval
Sep 18, 2024
Panel of lawmakers to review NHED’s proposed minimum standards overhaul on Thursday
Sep 13, 2024
State Board of Education to consider controversial PragerU renewal, for-profit digital learning platform, and minimum standards overhaul on Monday
Aug 26, 2024
WEBINAR: Education Policy 101
Aug 23, 2024
Education Freedom Savings Account Oversight Committee holds regular meeting
Aug 14, 2024
PRESS RELEASE: NHED Approves Minimum Standards Overhaul
Aug 13, 2024
NHED moves forward with minimum standards overhaul despite concerns; vote scheduled for Wednesday
Aug 6, 2024
WEBINAR: Upcoming Webinar Education Policy 101
Jun 12, 2024
Lawmakers are set to vote on expanding NH’s school voucher program despite bleak state revenues and significant questions about program oversight 
Jun 10, 2024
Education Freedom Savings Account Oversight Committee holds meeting

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