Candia

Your school district has shaky oversight

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Before I get to the feature of this post about your district having shaky oversight, I first want to remind you that you can… Double your impact for NH families! Helping families discover all their school options is exactly why EdOpt exists. We hold in-person fairs all around the state and do not charge a … Read more

3 School Options Nobody Knows

Three panels with question marks representing 3 education options people don't know

What Many NH Families Don’t Know About Their Education Options At nearly every EdOpt event, we hear the same sentence from parents: “I didn’t know that was an option!” New Hampshire families actually have far more flexibility in education than many people realize. The challenge isn’t that options don’t exist — it’s that many families … Read more

📣 New podcast: Choosing School 📣

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Introducing the Choosing School Podcast Every family wants the same thing: an education that truly fits their child. But figuring out what that looks like—and what options even exist—might seem difficult. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Choosing School Podcast. In this new series, we talk directly with parents about the education choices they’ve … Read more

Update: 3 more spring fairs!

People talking with fair providers

Check out the new school choice fairs this spring! Put the dates in your calendars. Some education providers have already registered, but it’s just the beginning — check them out! Candia Goffstown Swanzey Claremont We’re working on a fair in Concord and other places in the summer and fall. Let us know if you want to organize … Read more

🎉 EdOpt Navigator is Live!

Navigator interface floating above a simplified map of New Hampshire. Light connection lines extend from the map to icons representing different education options. Mother and two boys engaging with the tablet.

If you’re a parent trying to understand your education options in New Hampshire, you may have discovered something frustrating: the information exists — but it’s scattered across dozens of websites, policies, and reports. Worse, you don’t know which ones to look at. That’s why we built EdOpt Navigator. Thanks to the testing many people did, … Read more

Recurring Dreams of School

AI generated image of "school anxiety dreams." Man sleeping, four different thought bubbles of different anxiety dreams

Have you had recurring dreams about school? Were they pleasant or disturbing? Personally, I always liked school. But I don’t think I ever had a good dream about school. I read an article recently that summarized a survey of people who have had recurring dreams about school. I thought the results would be interesting to … Read more

Help Test EdOpt’s New AI Assistant (Beta)

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Finding the right education path for your child in New Hampshire can feel overwhelming. There are so many options — public schools, charter schools, private schools, homeschooling, Education Freedom Accounts, enrichment programs — and it’s hard to know where to start. That’s why we’re building the EdOpt AI Assistant. We’re launching a beta version today, and we … Read more

Candia Fair is tonight!

Adults and children at indoor fair, text overlays for Candia Fair

The EdOpt Fair in Candia takes place tonight!  Meet Kathy Carlson. She is the Director of Admissions at Jesse Remington High School. After attending a few of our EdOpt Fairs, Kathy generously volunteered to organize a fair in Candia. As part of our appreciation, we are showcasing Jesse Remington High School. They will have a … Read more

Micro Schools near Candia

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With our EdOpt Fair taking place in Candia on Monday October 27 (see details below!), I thought I’d highlight learning centers in the nearby region. If you don’t know what a learning center is, you can find a definition on our website: Learning Centers. Also called micro schools, learning clubs, learning coops, and learning pods. … Read more