Save New Hampshire Public Charter Schools
Target:
New Hampshire Legislature
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Dear New Hampshire Residents,
Charter schools are public schools that provide options to parents and students. They are chartered by the state board of education to serve any student in the state. District public schools serve the vast majority of students, but even in the best schools there will be students whose needs are not met. Charter schools provide a free and public opportunity for all of these children. They are a symbiotic complement to the powerful work that district public schools are already doing.
Currently, charter schools do not receive funding that is sustainable. I call upon all citizens who care about the health of our public education system and therefore our economy, history, culture and our kids to sign this petition and call their legislators to ask them to support House Bill 1639. The New Hampshire Public Charter School Association supports this bill which would provide permanent, sustainable funding to charter schools, without negatively impacting district public schools. The Education Committee of the House will hear this bill on January 29th so your call now is critical. If this bill or other funding is not passed this year, seven out of the ten charter schools will close. This will, effectively, be the end of charter schools as a viable education reform effort. We are a society of citizens engaged for the common good and now is your opportunity to engage.
Sincerely,
Bill Wilmot
Head of School
Seacoast Charter School
Charter schools are public schools that provide options to parents and students. They are chartered by the state board of education to serve any student in the state. District public schools serve the vast majority of students, but even in the best schools there will be students whose needs are not met. Charter schools provide a free and public opportunity for all of these children. They are a symbiotic complement to the powerful work that district public schools are already doing.
Currently, charter schools do not receive funding that is sustainable. I call upon all citizens who care about the health of our public education system and therefore our economy, history, culture and our kids to sign this petition and call their legislators to ask them to support House Bill 1639. The New Hampshire Public Charter School Association supports this bill which would provide permanent, sustainable funding to charter schools, without negatively impacting district public schools. The Education Committee of the House will hear this bill on January 29th so your call now is critical. If this bill or other funding is not passed this year, seven out of the ten charter schools will close. This will, effectively, be the end of charter schools as a viable education reform effort. We are a society of citizens engaged for the common good and now is your opportunity to engage.
Sincerely,
Bill Wilmot
Head of School
Seacoast Charter School
Dear New Hampshire Residents,
Charter schools are public schools that provide options to parents and students. They are chartered by the state board of education to serve any student in the state. District public schools serve the vast majority of students, but even in the best schools there will be students whose needs are not met. Charter schools provide a free and public opportunity for all of these children. They are a symbiotic complement to the powerful work that district public schools are already doing.
Currently, charter schools do not receive funding that is sustainable. I call upon all citizens who care about the health of our public education system and therefore our economy, history, culture and our kids to sign this petition and call their legislators to ask them to support House Bill 1639. The New Hampshire Public Charter School Association supports this bill which would provide permanent, sustainable funding to charter schools, without negatively impacting district public schools. The Education Committee of the House will hear this bill on January 29th so your call now is critical. If this bill or other funding is not passed this year, seven out of the ten charter schools will close. This will, effectively, be the end of charter schools as a viable education reform effort. We are a society of citizens engaged for the common good and now is your opportunity to engage.
Sincerely,
Bill Wilmot
Head of School
Seacoast Charter School
Charter schools are public schools that provide options to parents and students. They are chartered by the state board of education to serve any student in the state. District public schools serve the vast majority of students, but even in the best schools there will be students whose needs are not met. Charter schools provide a free and public opportunity for all of these children. They are a symbiotic complement to the powerful work that district public schools are already doing.
Currently, charter schools do not receive funding that is sustainable. I call upon all citizens who care about the health of our public education system and therefore our economy, history, culture and our kids to sign this petition and call their legislators to ask them to support House Bill 1639. The New Hampshire Public Charter School Association supports this bill which would provide permanent, sustainable funding to charter schools, without negatively impacting district public schools. The Education Committee of the House will hear this bill on January 29th so your call now is critical. If this bill or other funding is not passed this year, seven out of the ten charter schools will close. This will, effectively, be the end of charter schools as a viable education reform effort. We are a society of citizens engaged for the common good and now is your opportunity to engage.
Sincerely,
Bill Wilmot
Head of School
Seacoast Charter School
We petition the NH legislature to support charter schools to create a permanent, sustainable funding solution for charter schools for next year.
We signed the "Save New Hampshire Public Charter Schools" petition!
# 310:
1:10 pm PDT, Apr 24,
Brenda Swanson, New Hampshire
# 309:
7:46 am PDT, Apr 22,
Susan MacDonald, New Hampshire
# 308:
6:55 am PDT, Apr 22,
Kristine Meier, New Hampshire
# 307:
7:20 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Jenina Hernandez, Maine
# 306:
2:48 pm PDT, Apr 20,
Jessica Dixon, New Hampshire
# 305:
5:58 am PDT, Apr 20,
Name not displayed, New Hampshire
I strongly believe that the education options should exist in New Hampshire and that Charter Schools are a great way to help fit the needs of all children. I completely support all measures that need to be taken to ensure the survival of charter schools in NH.
I strongly believe that the education options should exist in New Hampshire and that Charter Schools are a great way to help fit the needs of all children. I completely support all measures that need to be taken to ensure the survival of charter schools in NH.
# 304:
1:07 pm PDT, Apr 10,
Becky Gelinas, Oregon
My family does not currently live in NH, but my two nieces are entering the school system there. I believe that school should be a well rounded experience for children; one that builds character as well as basic skills.
My family does not currently live in NH, but my two nieces are entering the school system there. I believe that school should be a well rounded experience for children; one that builds character as well as basic skills.
# 303:
8:47 am PDT, Apr 10,
Barbara Howard, New Hampshire
I watch my children trying to provide the best education they can afford for their children. The public school system is in such need of revision and repair and our congressmen and congresswomen don't seem to appreciate the severity of reprocussions from the neglect. The continuous cutting of enrichment programs to challenge the minds of our brightest students, and music, arts and sports programs which stimulate different areas of the brain as well as encouraging children with talents to develope and refine those talents is a tragedy. If charter schools can fill the gaps, then they should be supported. Until someone has the courage and determination to push natioinal reforms for our public schools, parents are left with futility of procuring the best quality of comprehensive education within the family budget.
I watch my children trying to provide the best education they can afford for their children. The public school system is in such need of revision and repair and our congressmen and congresswomen don't seem to appreciate the severity of reprocussions from the neglect. The continuous cutting of enrichment programs to challenge the minds of our brightest students, and music, arts and sports programs which stimulate different areas of the brain as well as encouraging children with talents to develope and refine those talents is a tragedy. If charter schools can fill the gaps, then they should be supported. Until someone has the courage and determination to push natioinal reforms for our public schools, parents are left with futility of procuring the best quality of comprehensive education within the family budget.
# 302:
5:40 am PDT, Apr 10,
Melanie Dame, New Hampshire
As a parent, like all parents, I want what is best for my children. This means having choices in education. A choice in good quality education should not be reserved for only those who are wealthy and can afford private school. All children and their families deserve a financially viable choice.
As a parent, like all parents, I want what is best for my children. This means having choices in education. A choice in good quality education should not be reserved for only those who are wealthy and can afford private school. All children and their families deserve a financially viable choice.
# 301:
3:46 pm PDT, Apr 8,
Peter Costa, New Hampshire
# 300:
2:27 am PDT, Apr 4,
Can Atik, Turkey
# 299:
2:53 pm PDT, Apr 1,
Suzie Gordon, New Hampshire
# 298:
11:16 am PDT, Apr 1,
Monique Jordan, New Hampshire
We currently are living in the UK for a year. We have been homeschooling our 10 yr old daughter since 2006 when we were sent to Singapore for 6 months. Not every child learns in the cookie cutter way the public schools are geared towards. While public school worked fine for me growing up- it is not something I see working for many children. Charter schools are paving the way to create opportunities for these children.
We currently are living in the UK for a year. We have been homeschooling our 10 yr old daughter since 2006 when we were sent to Singapore for 6 months. Not every child learns in the cookie cutter way the public schools are geared towards. While public school worked fine for me growing up- it is not something I see working for many children. Charter schools are paving the way to create opportunities for these children.
# 297:
4:14 am PDT, Mar 28,
Shannon Sultan, Wisconsin
# 296:
6:18 pm PDT, Mar 27,
James Dixon, New Hampshire
# 295:
12:42 am PDT, Mar 27,
Kara Maslowski, New Hampshire
# 294:
7:15 pm PDT, Mar 26,
Mariann Boyd, New Hampshire
# 293:
5:19 pm PDT, Mar 22,
Name not displayed, New Hampshire
# 292:
5:33 am PDT, Mar 21,
Michele Shepherd, New Hampshire
# 291:
6:13 pm PDT, Mar 17,
Chris Franklin, New Hampshire
These public chartered schools are a great addition to the public school system!
These public chartered schools are a great addition to the public school system!
# 290:
11:17 am PDT, Mar 13,
Jane Holway, New Hampshire
I am a retired teacher having taught in public schools for 38 years. I support Charter Schools so every child can have the right to an approperate education.
I am a retired teacher having taught in public schools for 38 years. I support Charter Schools so every child can have the right to an approperate education.
# 289:
11:11 am PDT, Mar 13,
Jane Holway, New Hampshire
I am a retired teacher with 38 years experience in public schools and support that every child has the right to an approperate education. Charter Schools should have sustainability
I am a retired teacher with 38 years experience in public schools and support that every child has the right to an approperate education. Charter Schools should have sustainability
# 288:
8:05 pm PDT, Mar 10,
Cheryl Davis, New Hampshire
# 287:
10:59 am PDT, Mar 9,
Debbie Butz, Illinois
# 286:
3:47 am PST, Mar 7,
Steve Klein, Canada
# 285:
7:43 pm PST, Mar 5,
Ellen DeRosa, New Hampshire
I have already emailed Gov Lynch to ask for his support. Please support Charter schools and the important options it allows students and parents in education.
I have already emailed Gov Lynch to ask for his support. Please support Charter schools and the important options it allows students and parents in education.
# 284:
9:22 pm PST, Mar 4,
Stephen DuBois, New Hampshire
# 283:
6:46 pm PST, Mar 4,
Ginny Litalien, New Hampshire
I am an Occupational Therapist working in the Franklin School District, preceeded by working for 18 yrs. in Laconia School Dist. I know kids learn differently and some need totally different and special approaches and fewer students in a class - and charter schools can do that. They also depend on more parent involvement and that is always a good thing. On a personal level, I watch my grandaughter, Molly DuBois, thriving at the Seacoast Charter School and she can't wait to have her little sister, Samantha, join her next year. It is VERY IMPORTANT TO SEE THAT THEY ARE FUNDED ADEQUATELY.
I am an Occupational Therapist working in the Franklin School District, preceeded by working for 18 yrs. in Laconia School Dist. I know kids learn differently and some need totally different and special approaches and fewer students in a class - and charter schools can do that. They also depend on more parent involvement and that is always a good thing. On a personal level, I watch my grandaughter, Molly DuBois, thriving at the Seacoast Charter School and she can't wait to have her little sister, Samantha, join her next year. It is VERY IMPORTANT TO SEE THAT THEY ARE FUNDED ADEQUATELY.
# 282:
6:09 pm PST, Mar 4,
Brenda Bouchard, New Hampshire
I really believe in charter schools and feel they should be supported. They meet a true need in our educational system.
I really believe in charter schools and feel they should be supported. They meet a true need in our educational system.
# 281:
8:45 am PST, Mar 4,
Thomas Fitzgerald, New Hampshire
As a pediatrician, I have first-hand experience counseling families about their children's educational direction. I truly believe that diversity in educational approach and programming is essential to meeting the educational needs of our population. I strongly support this bill, because it will provide much needed stability to the nascent chartered public school approach in our state.
As a pediatrician, I have first-hand experience counseling families about their children's educational direction. I truly believe that diversity in educational approach and programming is essential to meeting the educational needs of our population. I strongly support this bill, because it will provide much needed stability to the nascent chartered public school approach in our state.
# 280:
11:41 pm PST, Mar 3,
JOCELYNE ANNIE, Canada
# 279:
5:42 pm PST, Mar 3,
Barbara Jenny, New Hampshire
# 278:
10:32 am PST, Mar 3,
Jennifer Caruso, New Hampshire
# 277:
11:27 am PST, Feb 28,
Mary Mattingly, New Hampshire
Our daughter was previously in a Waldorf school (gr. K-8), then switched to the public high school where she held high honors. She would come home every night complaining of how bored she was in her high school, how she had 90 minuet classes, but as it took 45 min. for the kids to settle down, she didn't feel she was learning as much as she could. Now that she's at ASD, she feels she's learning alot. She's excited to get up in the morning and go to school again! This from a 14 year old. We need to keep this, and other charter schools open for the kids that really want to learn. It would be great to see the funding put into the charter school that goes into the public schools. Isn't the goal the same? We need to educate our children so that when it's their turn to run our world, they can do so in a way that improves it for the future, not just a quick fix for today. Mary Mattingly
Our daughter was previously in a Waldorf school (gr. K-8), then switched to the public high school where she held high honors. She would come home every night complaining of how bored she was in her high school, how she had 90 minuet classes, but as it took 45 min. for the kids to settle down, she didn't feel she was learning as much as she could. Now that she's at ASD, she feels she's learning alot. She's excited to get up in the morning and go to school again! This from a 14 year old. We need to keep this, and other charter schools open for the kids that really want to learn. It would be great to see the funding put into the charter school that goes into the public schools. Isn't the goal the same? We need to educate our children so that when it's their turn to run our world, they can do so in a way that improves it for the future, not just a quick fix for today. Mary Mattingly
# 276:
8:04 pm PST, Feb 25,
Kassie Higgins, New Hampshire
Save CATA for my friend Alexsus Bougie!!!!
Save CATA for my friend Alexsus Bougie!!!!
# 275:
5:02 am PST, Feb 24,
Margaret Williams, New Hampshire
Let's help reform public education by creating more options for students in need.
Let's help reform public education by creating more options for students in need.
# 274:
6:04 pm PST, Feb 23,
Melissa Farmer, New Hampshire
# 273:
8:23 am PST, Feb 23,
Sharon Cronin, New Hampshire
My daughter was in danger of failing, and possibly dropping out of the traditional high school. She instead attended Great Bay E-learning Charter School. As part of her program she was able to take dual enrollment classes at the community college, where she did very well and increased her confidence. The small school environment and flexible scheduling made all the difference for her. In January she graduated early and began her college education in earnest at a four year institution!
My daughter was in danger of failing, and possibly dropping out of the traditional high school. She instead attended Great Bay E-learning Charter School. As part of her program she was able to take dual enrollment classes at the community college, where she did very well and increased her confidence. The small school environment and flexible scheduling made all the difference for her. In January she graduated early and began her college education in earnest at a four year institution!
# 272:
6:43 pm PST, Feb 21,
Mary Arnault, New Hampshire
Charter schools are new to my family. I have always appreciated the role of schools in NH and feel charter schools only strengthen the opportunities for New Hampshire's students. It allows choice for those children who don't learn in the cookie cutter environment. As adults have different skills, so do our children. I have two children who are completely different. This choice is a benefit to children who excel in tradtional settings as well as those who excel in the charter school environment. I thank those who have open minds to accomodate both.
Charter schools are new to my family. I have always appreciated the role of schools in NH and feel charter schools only strengthen the opportunities for New Hampshire's students. It allows choice for those children who don't learn in the cookie cutter environment. As adults have different skills, so do our children. I have two children who are completely different. This choice is a benefit to children who excel in tradtional settings as well as those who excel in the charter school environment. I thank those who have open minds to accomodate both.
# 271:
4:28 pm PST, Feb 21,
Tom Arnault, New Hampshire
Please support a permanent sustainable funding for open enrollment charter schools.
Please support a permanent sustainable funding for open enrollment charter schools.
# 270:
10:59 am PST, Feb 21,
Mark Twickler, New Hampshire
# 269:
9:38 pm PST, Feb 20,
Donna Lisbon, New Hampshire
# 268:
7:10 pm PST, Feb 20,
Lisa Reilly, New Hampshire
I fully support giving families an alternative choice for their children's education. Charter schools provide families with this alternative. We need to increase this funding in NH to give the schools enough resources to educate our children.
I fully support giving families an alternative choice for their children's education. Charter schools provide families with this alternative. We need to increase this funding in NH to give the schools enough resources to educate our children.
# 267:
12:52 pm PST, Feb 20,
Name not displayed, New Hampshire
# 266:
11:28 am PST, Feb 20,
Kim Bernard, Maine
# 265:
10:25 am PST, Feb 20,
Joanne Barbarito, New Hampshire
# 264:
6:15 am PST, Feb 20,
Diane Tremblay, New Hampshire
# 263:
3:40 am PST, Feb 20,
Rebecca Baptiste, New Hampshire
# 262:
7:15 pm PST, Feb 19,
Robert Dudley, New Hampshire
Please keep charter schools a viable option for our students in NH.
Please keep charter schools a viable option for our students in NH.
# 261:
7:10 pm PST, Feb 19,
Angela Dudley, New Hampshire
I finally found a high school where my son is not just a number. CATA cares about his education, teaches through his musical interests, and knows who he is. It is a school he can succeed in and hopefully flourish. Cam needs this school. Please keep Charter Schools open.
I finally found a high school where my son is not just a number. CATA cares about his education, teaches through his musical interests, and knows who he is. It is a school he can succeed in and hopefully flourish. Cam needs this school. Please keep Charter Schools open.
# 260:
6:04 pm PST, Feb 19,
Sherry Wells, New Hampshire
For those children that admire the arts, etc. I believe CATA is an excellent school to provide other options for them.
For those children that admire the arts, etc. I believe CATA is an excellent school to provide other options for them.
# 259:
3:01 pm PST, Feb 19,
Roger Allard, New Hampshire
My son attends a charter school and it is a very good situation for him. he is able to focus on his studies without any distractions. Please do not discontinue your support now just when the school is becoming a valuable community asset. Roger J. Allard
My son attends a charter school and it is a very good situation for him. he is able to focus on his studies without any distractions. Please do not discontinue your support now just when the school is becoming a valuable community asset. Roger J. Allard
# 258:
2:04 pm PST, Feb 19,
Mary-Lou Giaimo, New Hampshire
# 257:
11:59 am PST, Feb 19,
Judith Larkin, New Hampshire
# 256:
11:18 am PST, Feb 19,
Donna Huppe Huppe, New Hampshire
# 255:
11:05 am PST, Feb 19,
Name not displayed, New Hampshire
# 254:
10:37 am PST, Feb 19,
Thomas Andrews, New Hampshire
Charter schools are great for the students, the families, and New Hampshire.
Charter schools are great for the students, the families, and New Hampshire.
# 253:
7:51 am PST, Feb 19,
Daniel Griffin, New Hampshire
# 252:
6:56 am PST, Feb 19,
Michelle Friedly, New Hampshire
# 251:
6:11 am PST, Feb 19,
Gail Lepkowski, New Hampshire
Charter schools are AWESOME. They have SAVED my daughter!!
Charter schools are AWESOME. They have SAVED my daughter!!
