Our EdOpt Fair in Claremont on October 6 was a great success. We welcomed a dozen varied education providers and over 20 families from the region. There were snacks and drinks and kid activities. And everyone learned something.
You can find some pictures from the Claremont fair below.
We focused on Claremont because of their severe budget issues.
But we keep hearing about other towns who also have huge deficits, including Concord, Pittsfield, and Rochester. I’m sure there are more.
Even without a deficit, everyone is concerned about the rising cost of schools and property taxes.
Claremont isn’t an anomaly. School boards are not providing good oversight of their budgets, which is their primary purpose. The boards are not being given the information they need to do their jobs. That’s a problem with the system.
I don’t know how to solve these problems. But families should know their education options, of which there are many in New Hampshire.
Families have a good chance of finding something that works better for them. Come to a fair, check our website, or schedule a chat with people who can help.
EdOpt Fair Schedule
- Candia.
Monday October 27, 5-7:30pm
Candia Congregational Church
1 South Road, Candia NH
Education providers and attendees can RSVP here. - Keene.
Monday, November 3, 5-7pm
First Baptist Church
105 Maple Avenue Keene, NH
Education providers and attendees can RSVP here.
Look for our EdOpt Fairs during National School Choice Week, the last week in January 2026. Our current plan is to have them in Manchester, Dummer, and Claremont (again).
Let your friends know about these fairs. Word of mouth is the best advertising. Follow us and share our events and posts on Facebook, too.
Want to organize an expo in your area? Reply to this email or contact us if you want to help.
EdOpt’s Goals
EdOpt’s aim is to help families understand all their education options, from non-traditional (homeschooling, homeschool co-ops, microschools) to traditional (charter schools, private schools, tech centers, dual enrollment, learn everywhere). Our website lists the education providers options around the state that we know about (please let us know if we’re missing any!) so you can investigate the ones that you’re interested in. EdOpt also provides guidance to help you understand your options. Set up an Education Options consultation today.
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