school choice

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!

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

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

Screenshot of a map, categories, and charter schools in NH

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

light at the end of a tunnel

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

New! EFA Providers on EdOpt

Screenshot of EdOpt map showing categories and EFA providers in NH.

You’ve probably seen the news that more than 10,000 New Hampshire students are enrolled in Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs) this year, hitting the cap. According to the way the law was written, that means next year the cap will go up to 12,500, a 25% increase. There are about 300 students on a waiting list. … Read more

Hockey fundraiser to support Education Options is this Saturday!

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If you haven’t bought tickets yet, do it now! Education Options gets proceeds from this fundraiser. This Saturday, April 12th at Tri-Town! Mark your calendar!TICKETS: libertyhockey.com Upcoming Events (save the dates!): Education providers and attendees: Please register for any or all of the expos. Please share this email with your friends who support education choice, … 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

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