Members of the Londonderry School Board had barely begun their budgeting process last September when they received a jolt. SchoolCare, the organization that provided the district’s health care, said it had underestimated the cost of claims, and Londonderry owed $2.1 million to fill the gap. If the district didn’t pay the surprise fee by January, […]

As New Hampshire public schools grapple with funding challenges, declining enrollments, and increasing fiscal scrutiny from voters, some metrics suggest that the schools continue to perform well nationally.  On Monday, Gov. Kelly Ayotte touted the latest analysis; a study by WalletHub that used a mix of proficiency scores, graduation rates, advanced placement course takeup, attendance, […]

As they weigh their choices for governor, state legislators, and Congressional representatives, New Hampshire voters will also be asked a different question in November: Should we freeze our local school district’s property taxes? A bill signed into law by Gov. Kelly Ayotte Wednesday, House Bill 1300, requires that all ballots for the Nov. 3 general […]