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Why We Left Our Public School

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Illustration of a mother and daughter walking toward a brighter future, with EdOpt branding and the headline When I Realized We Had to Leave, symbolizing hope, educational choice, and parental empowerment.

[If someone forwarded this post to you, please consider subscribing to EdOpt.] Today’s article was written by a parent who wants to remain anonymous. She shares a story about why she took her child out of their long-trusted public school. It’s a powerful story that people should know about. If you have a story about … Read more

Bow Fair OUTDOORS July 30

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Flyer for the EdOpt School Choice Fair in Bow, NH, on Thursday, July 30, 6–8 p.m. Learn about charter, homeschool, private, and public school options. Free event with food trucks, a playground, and a QR code for details.

[If someone forwarded this post to you, please consider subscribing to EdOpt.] EdOpt Fair in Bow I’m very excited about this fair. This is going to be our first OUTDOOR fair, rain or shine. And we’re going to have a lot of education providers there. There will be food trucks, one with ice cream! There’s … Read more

Spotlight: Wellheart’s Hybrid Program

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Flyer for Wellheart School’s Open House on Wednesday, July 29, 6:00–7:30 p.m., at 646 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH. Photos show children exploring outdoors, reading, studying together, and examining a skull. The flyer describes Wellheart as a tuition-free Reggio-inspired K–8 charter school focused on hands-on learning, creativity, wellness, and lifelong learning.

[If someone forwarded this post to you, please consider subscribing to EdOpt.] Provider Spotlight Discover the Best of Both Worlds at Wellheart’s Hybrid Program! Are you looking for an education option that provides flexibility without sacrificing connection, enriching experiences, or academic excellence? At Wellheart Chartered Public School, our unique Hybrid Program is thoughtfully designed to give families the freedom they … Read more

NH Expands Homeschool Freedom!

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Joyful family of five celebrating outdoors in a New Hampshire autumn landscape at sunset. An American flag is nearby while the family raises their hands in celebration. Rolling hills with colorful fall foliage fill the background. The title 'Home Education Freedom' appears in cream text above the subtitle 'Celebrating New Hampshire's New Home Education Bill.' A small liberty bell accents the design.

[If someone forwarded this post to you, please consider subscribing to EdOpt.] Big news for New Hampshire homeschooling families! Governor Kelly Ayotte has signed HB 1268, the Home Education Freedom Act, into law. For families who homeschool independently — without an Education Freedom Account — this is a significant expansion of educational freedom. The law … Read more

Are Your Kids’ Test Scores Relevant?

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Illustration of a parent at the helm of a ship sailing through fog toward a distant red lighthouse. Two gauges show concerning metrics: 'READING 63%' and 'MATH 30%'. The parent leans forward thoughtfully, examining the instruments as the lighthouse beam illuminates the scene through the mist. The color palette uses deep navy blues, soft grays, and a warm red lighthouse accent, creating a hopeful yet questioning tone about educational outcomes.

QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING Are Your Kids’ Test Scores Relevant? Here’s something you may not have known: About 88% of New Hampshire’s Class of 2025 graduated from high school. But when that same cohort was tested in Grade 11, only 63% demonstrated proficiency in reading and 30% in math. That’s quite a gap. It made me … Read more