Sarah Gibson
Reporter, Education & DemographicsSarah Gibson joined NHPR's newsroom in 2018. She reports on demographics and education.
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A report from the US Census Bureau found that only 20 percent of New England homes meet housing standards for seniors.
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As PragerU was seeking the green light to operate in New Hampshire, state Education Commissioner Edelblut lent a hand to the conservative media group’s expansion efforts.
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Despite criticism from teachers and school boards, PragerU will offer a financial literacy course for high school credit in New Hampshire.
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Documents from an ongoing court case offer a window into how new rules are affecting teachers and the state officials who are in charge of overseeing education.
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Mechanics need different skills to fix electric vehicles. That's contributing to a shortage of EV mechanics. In New Hampshire, EV training programs are working to get technicians up to speed.
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Proposed legislation could require schools to out certain LGBTQ students without their consent.
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Parents' effort to reverse deep cuts to the school budget attracted the attention of the New York Times and other national outlets. A year later, many say the lessons for civic engagement are there to stay.
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Mount Washington Valley Career and Technical Center is helping students get certified in bike tech, wilderness first aid and other skills needed for the field.
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The Department of Education said subpoena power would only be used as a last resort in investigations. But critics warned it would give the commissioner excessive power during an era of increasing hostility towards teachers.
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The new proposal eliminates income eligibility requirements for certain students, such as those who are persistently bullied or who have disabilities.