Host: Katy Meyers (Goffstown Homeschool Community, GHC)Guest: Dr. Jody Underwood (Education Options NH; School District Governance Association) The discussion orients parents to the full landscape of K–12 education options in New Hampshire. It also covers how to navigate them. Key points: EdOpt is a 501c3 non-profit. Donations are tax‑deductible (501(c)(3)). Contact: [email protected]. GHC explained: the … Read more
WNTK short interview with Dr. Jody Underwood (Education Options NH / “EdOpt”), early October 2025, about education options in New Hampshire. Dr. Underwood promoted and explained a regional EdOpt Fair in Claremont. She gave parents a plain‑English tour of New Hampshire K–12 alternatives and funding tools. Event: EdOpt Fair in Claremont Key points Listen to … Read more
This interview (September 29, 2025) features Dr. Jody Underwood of Education Options NH (“EdOpt,” a 501(c)(3) non-profit). She discusses practical schooling alternatives for New Hampshire families—especially those in the Claremont region amid fiscal turbulence. Key points: See full interview here:
In a timely and fiery episode of Granite State Live, streamed on September 9, 2025, education advocate Jody Underwood joined hosts Keith Hanson and Julian. Other panelists, Kevin Tyson and Ian Underwood, were also there. They dissected the alarming state of New Hampshire’s public schools. With the ongoing funding debacle in Claremont serving as a … Read more
On this episode of The New England Take, host A.J. Kierstead welcomes Dr. Jody Underwood. They discuss EdOpt.org, a grassroots initiative to help New Hampshire families better understand and access alternatives to traditional district schools. While conversations about education choice often focus on political debates, EdOpt focuses on the practical question most parents face: How … Read more
A live conversation between Corey DeAngelis and Jody Underwood, president of EdOpt (a New Hampshire nonprofit), examines the case for expanding education freedom. Underwood sketches the history of New Hampshire’s “town tuition” tradition and explains the state’s Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs). These accounts are a universal, wallet‑based program that lets families purchase approved educational goods … Read more
Explore school options with ManchTalk’s Carla Gericke and Jody Underwood as the guest. A fast, practical tour of New Hampshire’s K–12 options beyond a child’s assigned district school. Learn how EdOpt helps families navigate them. Highlights Takeaways Visit edopt.org to browse providers, subscribe to the weekly newsletter, schedule a consultation, donate, or volunteer to organize … Read more
In this conversation, Jody Underwood traces her path from city life to an off‑grid homestead in rural New Hampshire. She describes day‑to‑day reality—solar power upgrades, a good well, and close ties to a nearby pig-and-cattle farm. She emphasizes that off‑grid does not mean austere living. The centerpiece is Croydon’s 2022 school‑budget revolt. At a traditional … Read more
At Porcfest, learning scientist and longtime Croydon, NH school board member Jody Underwood makes a New Hampshire–centric case that public schooling is failing on outcomes and fit while costs are sky-rocketing. She notes flat NAEP reading and math scores, despite decades of reforms. She also notes that ~54% of American adults read below a sixth‑grade … Read more
New Hampshire has moved to universal eligibility for its Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs). The practical question is: how do families find and use the right education option? In this interview, Jody Underwood—retired learning scientist, longtime Croydon school board member, and president of Education Options New Hampshire (EdOpt)—explains the state’s toolkit and how families can use … Read more
Interviewed by Hal Shurtleff of Camp Constitution, we learn about Education Options New Hampshire (EdOpt). Founded and led by Jody Underwood, EdOpt is a 501(c)(3) that helps Granite State families discover K–12 learning pathways. These pathways suit their individual needs and preferences. They do this through a variety of tailored resources and guidance. EdOpt hosts … Read more
Host Eric Brakey interviews Jody Underwood—learning scientist, longtime Croydon (NH) school board member, and founder of Education Options New Hampshire (EdOpt)—about how families can navigate New Hampshire’s widening K–12 landscape. Many families have misconceptions. Homeschooling is assumed to require a full‑time parent and total isolation. Additionally, many families have no idea about homeschool co‑ops or … Read more
In this episode of the LiberatEd podcast, host Kerry McDonald speaks with Dr. Jody Underwood—founder and president of EdOpt (Education Options New Hampshire)—about building a grassroots, hyper‑local education navigator service that helps families discover and access alternatives to the conventional school model. Underwood traces her path from early artificial intelligent tutoring work at Carnegie Mellon … Read more
Host Joshua Solomon welcomes State Rep. Glenn Cordelli (vice chair, NH House Education Committee) and Jody Underwood (Education Options NH) for a brisk tour of New Hampshire’s expanding K‑12 choices. They explain Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs)—currently capped at ~350% of the federal poverty level (~$109,000 for a family of four). Families combine EFAs, tax‑credit scholarships, … Read more
WNTK’s ‘Right Side Up’ (Aug 6, 2024) features Dr. Jody Underwood of Croydon, NH. Jody introduces Education Options New Hampshire (EdOpt), a new nonprofit that helps families navigate alternatives to traditional K–12 schooling. The conversation covers micro schools and learning centers, homeschool co‑ops, charter and private schools, and dual enrollment with community colleges. Additionally, it … Read more
Radio host Steve Smith interviews Jody Underwood and Kevin Tyson (August 5, 2024) about EdOpt (Education Options New Hampshire), a new 501(c)(3) to help parents understand and navigate the numerous K–12 learning choices across the state. They outline traditional options—public, private, charter, CTE, magnet, dual enrollment, Learn Everywhere, and approved online schools—and nontraditional paths such … Read more
