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1 week to go for Weare Expo!

Children as background graphic for Weare expo on March 24

EdOpt’s first school choice expo of 2025 will take place in Weare on March 24, just 7 days away! Register today. Explore all your education options at these expos, including private schools, micro schools, charter schools, learning centers, home education groups, and more! Save the date for these scheduled 2025 expos: Education providers are welcome to register for any of … Read more

🎉 EdOpt Just Got a Facelift!

EdOpt logo featuring the name inside a red and white lifesaver ring

Check it out at EdOpt.org. All the same information is there, with some change in formatting, but the BIG change is how you search for education providers. We now have a map. With filters! The providers are no longer organized into counties, which were really hard to navigate. It’ll now be easier to find all … Read more

Mark Your Calendar: EdOpt Expos in Weare & Alton!

Children as background graphic for Weare expo on March 24

EdOpt’s first school choice expo of 2025 will take place in Weare on March 24, just a month away, with another one in Alton on April 1 â€” no fooling! Explore all your education options at these expos, including private schools, micro schools, charter schools, learning centers, home education groups, and more! Save the date for these scheduled expos: Organizers are … Read more

NAEP Results Show Need for Alternative Education in NH

Indoor school choice expo with people milling about

But first, EdOpt was proud to have a table at the School Choice Fair on Saturday Feb 1 at the Grappone Center! Sponsored by the Children’s Scholarship Fund, it wound up the National School Choice Week events that took place around the country. We had around 100 education providers, and many families milling around. As for … Read more

Where does childhood stress come from?

Flyer with picture of bored boy in classroom, list of education options expos

I just came across this article. It makes some strong claims. “According to a study by New York University, 49% of kids report chronic school-related stress, and 26% report symptoms of depression. Video games and social media often get blamed, but experts increasingly believe the soaring rates of childhood mental health disorders may have roots in the classroom.” Read … Read more

📣 Help EdOpt reach $10k match

We are very excited to announce that a donor has pledged $10,000 for EdOpt as a match, which we can only get if we raise another $10k. The total will bring us to half our proposed budget, and we need your help. One of our goals is to create a virtual expo, so you can … Read more

Register Now for Expo Organizing Training

Flyer with picture of bored boy in classroom, list of education options expos

We would like to have Education Options expos all around the state this spring and summer. We already have expos scheduled in Weare (March 24) and Alton (April 1), with a date not yet set on the Seacoast (target: June). Let’s add your region to the list! If you have already volunteered or have any … Read more

🎉 EdOpt’s Successful First Year

Education expo table and children and adults talking

EdOpt thanks supporters for a successful inaugural year, highlighting the launch of their website and 501c3 status. They hosted five expos to showcase New Hampshire’s growing education choices, receiving positive feedback. Plans for 2025 expos include improved outreach and website enhancements. Gratitude is expressed to dedicated volunteers and participants.

Come to the Peterborough expo this Saturday!

Background picture of buildings for Dec 14 Peterborough expo

There will be kid activities, so bring your kids! Free entry, but registration is encouraged to help us plan. Note that this is event is not sponsored by the Peterborough Town Library. Help your family find the best educational fit! Please share this post with your friends in the Peterborough area! To support EdOpt in … Read more

Come to the Manchester expo this Tuesday!

Background picture of river for Dec 10 Manchester expo ad

Free entry, but registration is encouraged to help us plan! Register for the Manchester expo. Help your family find the best educational fit! Please share this post with your friends in the Manchester area! To support EdOpt in achieving our mission, please make a donation. Porcupine Real Estate has generously offered to match your donations … Read more

North Country Education Expo a Success!

We welcomed 11 education providers to this expo on Weds Dec 4, with about an equal number of families showed up. Kids of all ages decorated cookies (which were delicious!) to give them something to do while their parents talked to the various providers. All the visitors learned something new, and everyone had a good … Read more