Education

Dartmouth College considers itself the birthplace of AI. Now, it’s adopting the technology at a rapid pace.

Under the bill, families would no longer need to notify their child’s school district, public school or the Department of Education upon commencing a home education program, unless they intend to continue using public school resources.

State House Republicans are fast-tracking a bill that would prohibit school districts from deciding whether to accept out-of-town students, or pay for students who leave the district.

School officials in Manchester received reports of potential ICE activity in the city on Wednesday and Thursday.

The state law requires schools to get written parental permission to take audio recordings of students, including the state’s 5,800 English language learners, whose assessments require an audio recording.

Democrats have criticized the lack of meetings and argue it highlights the need for more transparency around the program.

“The breadth of the anti-DEI laws’ prohibition is startling,” wrote Judge Landya B. McCafferty, with the U.S. District Court in Concord, New Hampshire. “The definition of ‘DEI’ contained [in the law] is so far-reaching that it prohibits long-accepted — even legally required — teaching and administrative practices.”

SchoolCare, a nonprofit insurer, sent invoices to 65 school districts and about 25 other public employers or insurers Wednesday to cover a $30 million shortfall. It cited an unanticipated spike in health care claims and pharmacy costs.

The lawsuit came after a board meeting last August where the plaintiff was barred from making comments about a student's appearance during a discussion about the state's new law banning transgender girls from participating on girls' sports teams.

Somersworth High School welcomed back ninth graders a day early to help them feel comfortable before everyone else arrives. By the end of the day, they had their schedules, learned the attendance and updated cell phone policies, and knew where to find help when they needed it.