New law allows unlicensed part-time teachers in NH public schools
Governor Kelly Ayotte has signed House Bill 90 into law, permitting unlicensed part-time teachers to work in New Hampshire’s public schools.
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Cellphone ban in NH schools advances to governor
The bell-to-bell cellphone prohibition in public schools has advanced through the House and Senate as part of a state budget trailer bill.
New Hampshire’s new state budget raises concerns over educational funding priorities
Governor Ayotte has signed the new state budget into law, prompting reactions from various stakeholders.
New Hampshire Supreme Court rules state fails in funding adequate public education
The New Hampshire Supreme Court has ruled that the state has not fulfilled its constitutional obligation to adequately fund public education.
New Hampshire Senate passes controversial book ban bill
Today, the New Hampshire Senate passed HB 324 along party lines.
Report highlights New Hampshire’s ongoing struggles with state public education funding
Four recent reports released by the National Education Association (NEA) shed light on the state of educator pay and school funding in New Hampshire and other parts of the United…
Legal agreement halts education department directive enforcement temporarily
CONCORD, N.H. – An important development has occurred in the ongoing lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education’s February 14, 2025, directive and the April 3, 2025, Certification Requirement.
NH House budget proposal sparks debate over education and healthcare priorities
The New Hampshire House approved a state budget proposal with a 185-175 vote, drawing critical responses for its potential impact on public education and healthcare services.
New Hampshire House rejects statewide school budget cap in bipartisan vote
The New Hampshire House has voted 206-165 to approve an amendment to HB 2, effectively discarding a statewide school budget cap.
Wisconsin court hears challenge against controversial Act 10
The National Right to Work Foundation has filed an amicus brief with the Wisconsin Court of Appeals in the case of Abbotsford Education Association v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission.
Trump’s tax-and-spending reconciliation bill passes amid union opposition
Today, the House of Representatives narrowly passed President Trump’s tax-and-spending reconciliation bill, following its approval in the Senate two days earlier.
AFT launches National Academy for AI Instruction with tech giants
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), in collaboration with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) and major technology companies including Microsoft Corp., OpenAI, and Anthropic, has announced the establishment of the National Academy for…
Supreme Court ruling allows mass firing of federal workers amid ongoing litigation
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler responded to a recent Supreme Court order that permits the Trump administration to proceed with plans for a Reduction in Force (RIF), potentially resulting in the dismissal of hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Teamsters face setbacks as Ohio workers vote against union representation
Daniel Caughhorn, alongside his colleagues at a scrap metal processing facility in Toledo, Ohio, successfully voted to remove Teamsters union bosses from their workplace.
Ballet West artists ratify new agreement with AGMA including wage increases
AGMA Artists at Ballet West have approved a new three-year agreement that introduces wage increases, enhanced workplace protections, and improvements to reimbursement policies and scheduling.