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Homeschooling Children with Learning Differences: A Better Fit

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We have a guest author this week. I hope you find the content as informative and compelling as I did. Also, check out her online offerings. Links are at the end of the article. Our Fair schedule for Claremont, Candia, and Keene is listed just after the article. Check them out. The Claremont Fair is … Read more

What are Microschools, Homeschool Coops, and Learn Everywhere?

Tweet by Carla Gericke discussing homeschooling and community building, featuring video clip of Jody Underwood

Most people I talk to don’t know what Microschools, Homeschool Coops, or Learn Everywhere are. Here are some definitions, along with short videos. You can find more details on our website, along with short descriptions and links here. Want more guidance or information? Contact EdOpt. Microschools Also called learning centers, learning clubs, learning coops, among … Read more

Claremont timeline, tick tock

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EdOpt is hosting an Education Options Fair in Claremont, on October 6 from 5-7pm, because of the district’s financial crisis. The Claremont School District secured a payday loan for their $5M deficit, which will take them through March. At this point, no one knows what will happen after that. Now, more than ever, Claremont parents … Read more

Introducing the Claremont Fair!

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We have scheduled a Claremont Fair, bringing us to three (3) fairs in October and November! Claremont and Pittsfield are both having budgetary problems, to say nothing about their academic performance. Our fairs help families meet with education providers in their areas (and with EdOpt!) to explore their actual options. Explore all your education options, … Read more

Introducing the Claremont Fair!

Background has indoor education fair with tables and people milling about, with graphics overlaid with "Education Options Fair", "Claremont", and the location of the fair

We have scheduled a Claremont Fair, bringing us to three (3) fairs in October and November! Claremont and Pittsfield are both having budgetary problems, to say nothing about their academic performance. Our fairs help families meet with education providers in their areas (and with EdOpt!) to explore their actual options. Explore all your education options, … Read more

2 new EdOpt Fairs scheduled!

Girl looking out the door of a bleak classroom into the sunny and green outdoors

We’re very excited that our next 2 EdOpt fairs have been scheduled. Explore all your education options, including private schools, micro schools, charter schools, learning centers, home education, and more! The first fair will be in the Candia/Pittsfield/Concord area. Monday October 27, 5-7:30pmCandia Congregational Church, 1 South Road, Candia NH If you’re an interested education … Read more

Who moved my cheese?

A graphic of a rat in a maze looking for cheese

What’s going on in Claremont is a crisis. The administration did not do their jobs for years, including not giving enough information to the school board. Now the board is making some hard decisions. What makes it harder is that the people who spoke at the public hearings were not happy. These people want it … Read more

38 Charter Schools in New Hampshire

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I was surprised to learn that a lot of people don’t know what charter schools are. All charter schools in New Hampshire are public schools that operate independently of traditional school districts. They are tuition-free and open to all students, and managed by an independent board (not elected). These schools often have specialized curricula or … Read more

Claremont’s Near-Death Experience

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In 2012, U.S. Army Master Sergeant Cedric King woke up from a coma in Afghanistan to discover that his legs had been amputated. Today, 8 years later, Cedric says if given the chance, he’d do it all over again. You’ll hear his story of finding tremendous growth in tragedy by relinquishing control and expectations. In … Read more

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

The Rise of Alternative Learning Centers Across America

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

I am sharing this article to show that new learning centers are opening across the country in response to the demand. EdOpt wants to support education entrepreneurship in NH. Reach out to us if you’re interested, and please share with your friends! –jody Education Entrepreneurship Across the US A case study of unconventional learning models … Read more

Engaging Discussion on Education Options in New Hampshire | EdOpt Interview

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The Honorable Glenn Cordelli and I were guests on Manchester Public TV’s Rock, Paper, Hand Grenades yesterday talking about Education Options in New Hampshire, and what our organization is doing. These conversations are always fun, and the time passes quickly. Check it out: Subscribe to our email list, follow our FB page, and share this … Read more

Education Options Expo – Join Us on Wednesday Aug 28!

Girl looking out of a door in a drab classroom to sunshine and greenery

After a successful first Education Options expo, our next expo is in just a few days: Wednesday Aug 28, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Richards Free Library in Newport NH. Come on out, or tell a friend! There will be tables where you can have one-on-one conversations with people experienced in different options for … Read more

1st EdOpt Expo in Newport Aug 10 !

Girl looking out of a door in a drab classroom to sunshine and greenery

The first Education Options (EdOpt) expo is just over a week away, on Saturday Aug 10, from 10:30am to 12:30pm at the Richards Free Library in Newport NH. There will be a number of tables where you can have one-on-one conversations with experts about different options for educating your children. Statewide resources will include: Regional … Read more

NEW DATES! EdOpt Expos in Newport

We are setting up expos to kick off a new effort to provide information, support, and connections to families who are not happy with their current schools, and want to explore the many other education options they may not know about. Our first set of expos will be in Newport NH to serve the Upper … Read more