What happens when families are free to choose the education that fits their children best? Florida is giving us a glimpse. A new Reason Magazine feature highlights the rapid growth of microschools — small, personalized learning communities often created by former public school teachers. These schools offer flexible, student-centered learning at a price many families … Read more
New Hampshire’s forests aren’t just beautiful — they’re one of our state’s greatest educational resources. Through Project Learning Tree, homeschoolers, microschools, and co-ops can provide students with hands-on experiences that connect science, outdoor exploration, and potential career paths. Whether a student dreams of working outdoors or simply learns best by doing, this program turn New … Read more
QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING What Does a Diploma Mean? Last month we asked whether statewide test scores are relevant. This month we ask a related question: if those scores aren’t required for graduation, what is? Every spring, thousands of New Hampshire students walk across a stage, receive a diploma, and are declared high school graduates. But … Read more
[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
[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
[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
[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
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
Microschools are one of the fastest-growing education options in New Hampshire and across the country, yet many families have never heard of them. In a new episode of the Choosing School podcast, Moms Who Started Microschools, EdOpt President Jody Underwood spoke with three New Hampshire moms who started their own microschools: Kitty Michelotti of Latitude … Read more
Apologies — the post that went out earlier today was an incomplete one! Here’s the post I intended to send today. Also, we’re trying different times to see what works best for you. -Jody Families Need Solutions Now A recent article criticizing the latest Education Scorecard report raises an important question: What happened to student … Read more
Microschools are one of the fastest-growing education options in New Hampshire and across the country, yet many families have never heard of them. In a recent episode of the Choosing School podcast, EdOpt President Jody Underwood spoke with three New Hampshire moms who started their own microschools: Kitty Michelotti of Latitude Learning in Derry, Heather … Read more
Over the past two years, EdOpt has held 20 education fairs across New Hampshire, from Seacoast to Manchester, Claremont to Candia. We’ve spoken with hundreds of families and collected survey responses from dozens of attendees. While the survey numbers are relatively small, the patterns are remarkably consistent. Perhaps the most important thing we’ve learned is … Read more
Last week, EdOpt hosted another education options fair in Claremont. Ten families signed in and spent time talking with schools, homeschoolers, and other education providers. If you’re measuring success purely by attendance, ten families may not sound like a lot. But that’s not how we measure success. The families who come to our fairs are … Read more
The EdOpt Fair in Claremont is taking place Wednesday June 3! Come join us and have one-on-one conversations with these providers: Don’t forget to stop by the EdOpt table if you want some guidance. Looking forward to seeing you there! This will be our last fair until the end of July. Please check out our … Read more
Beginning in January 2027, New Hampshire families will have access to a new source of education funding: the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program. New Hampshire is one of the many states that has already opted in, with Governor Kelly Ayotte announcing the decision earlier this year. If you’ve heard this program referred to … Read more
The EdOpt Fair in Swanzey is taking place Thursday May 21! Pollianne Stenstrom from The Younger Years microschool is our local organizer. We are so grateful that she is making it happen. It’s our 3rd fair in as many weeks, whew! This will be an intimate fair. Come join us and have one-on-one conversations with … Read more
