The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted against HB 1508 that would have removed the Common Core from the state. The vote was actually whether or not to approve the House Education Committee report. The New Hampshire Education Committee voted against the bill. Ann Marie Banfield provided a report: In spite of some heroic efforts […]
Dissecting New Hampshire Education Commissioner Virginia Barry’s Testimony on HB 1508
Yesterday New Hampshire Education Commissioner Virginia Barry testified against HB 1508, a Common Core repeal bill being discussed in the House Education Committee. I wanted to address some of what she said. 1. She says this takes away local control. NO it does not. IF this bill passes, it stops the STATE’s participation in the […]
Numerous Common Core Bills Filed in New Hampshire House
There have been several Common Core bills filed in the New Hampshire House that have been assigned to the House Education Committee. HB 1239 – This is a delay bill. This bill requires the state board of education to report on the fiscal impact of implementing the college and career readiness standards, also known as […]