NEA-New Hampshire

06/24/2026

Special education teacher Bob Mullen has had a good run as Merrimack Valley High School's track coach for 37 years; we wish him all the best in his retirement!

Coach Bob Mullen retires after 37 years of coaching and teaching at Merrimack Valley High School, leaving a legacy of dedication and success.

06/23/2026

From The Keene Sentinel:

Megan Tuttle, president of NEA-New Hampshire, says HB 1817 could create a situation of “voucher double-dipping,” in which a family gets state money to help pay for private school and then sends their children back to local public schools.

“This opens it up for them to go back to take courses and extra-curricular programs for free, and this could squeeze a lot of districts where the budgets were already tight,” she said.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte has signed a bill to expand access to public schools for students receiving taxpayer-funded vouchers.

06/23/2026

Congratulations to this week's Class Act, Kate Sintros from Hopkinton Middle High School. Kate designs learning experiences that bring civic and global issues to life, while leading mock trial experiences and organizing guest speakers and field trips. Read more at: https://www.education.nh.gov/partners/communications/class-acts/class-acts-making-students-aware-world-around-them

06/22/2026

In March, voters across New Hampshire called for more oversight of the state's private school voucher program. The accountability conversation has continued at the state level as lawmakers recently approved an expansion of the program to grant EFA recipients access to public school curricular courses and cocurricular programs. Read more from New Hampshire Bulletin:

Five years into the state’s education freedom account program, Republican lawmakers are expressing some interest in increasing oversight and clarity over how it operates.

06/22/2026

Congratulations!!

Congratulations to Glen D'Eon, recipient of the 2026 Dr. Harry S. Westcott Teacher of the Year Award!

For 32 years, Mr. D'Eon has been a cornerstone of the Fall Mountain community. An outstanding music educator, mentor, and advocate for the arts, he has inspired generations of students to challenge themselves, discover their talents, and pursue excellence both in and out of the classroom.

Beyond the band room, Mr. D'Eon is known for preserving school traditions, supporting colleagues, solving problems, and always stepping up when help is needed. His dedication, leadership, sense of humor, and genuine care for students have left a lasting impact on countless lives.

Thank you, Mr. D'Eon, for your unwavering commitment to Fall Mountain and the students you have served so faithfully. This recognition is truly well deserved.

06/21/2026

Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and restorative summer!

06/20/2026

There are lots of giggles and laughter when students are working with Sue Eno, an interventionist at the Main Street School in Exeter and the 2026 NH ESP of the Year.

“I try to bring some enjoyment into my lessons. They learn better when they have fun,” Sue believes.

For more than twenty years, Sue has worked as an Education Support Personnel (ESP) – first as a recess aid, then a special education paraprofessional, and now as an interventionist working with Kindergarten, first, and second graders. In all those roles, her core mission was to support students who might otherwise fall through the cracks. The love and joy she pours into her school and her students is evident. In addition to her school duties, Sue teaches after-school enrichment, assists the PTO with their annual fun run, participates in second-grade plays, and has even been known to dress up as the school mascot for the annual book fair.

“She is an all-around wonderful human being who prioritizes others,” NEA-New Hampshire President Megan Tuttle read from the nomination paperwork when she presented Sue with the 2026 Jo Campbell Award at NEA-NH’s Annual Delegate Assembly.

Read more about Sue's work - link below.

06/19/2026

BREAKING NEWS: Today, Governor Ayotte signed HB 1817, a voucher expansion bill that opens the door to double dipping by allowing families to accept a voucher and also have the right to access classes and co-curriculars at their local public school with no compensation provided to the school district.

Read our full statement:

"Let’s be clear—this is yet another expansion of New Hampshire’s unaccountable voucher scheme. Enough is enough.”

06/19/2026

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a day of freedom, reflection, remembrance, and continued learning. May we use this day to recognize the history of emancipation and keep working toward a more just future.

Explore the full collection of Juneteenth quotes in the comments. 👇

06/18/2026

Time and time again, the Trump administration deprioritizes and undermines services that help the students who need them most. But we are here to say: not on our watch.