SDGA Publishes New and Updated Model Policies
October 5, 2025
SDGA is pleased to announce three new and updated model policies to our growing model policy manual. Of most immediate interest is our “Parental Rights and Responsibilities Policy” now updated to incorporate the Parental Bill of Rights which became law July 1 this year. Our policy encompasses the new legislation and takes it further by
SDGA President Provides Legislative “Committee to Study Reducing Number of SAUs” Conceptual Plan for Improved School Governance
October 4, 2025
On October 2, SDGA President Eric Pauer, former Hollis Brookline Co-Op School Board member, provided the 7-member legislative “Committee to Study Reducing Number of SAUs” at Granite Place in Concord, NH, with detailed data and a conceptual plan to improve school district governance across NH. In short, the idea is to have school boards work
SDGA Scoops the NH Department of Education: 2025 Statewide Student Achievement Results
September 22, 2025
(Sept. 22, 2025) – The SDGA (School District Governance Association of NH) has posted on our website the statewide student achievement results from spring 2025. The data was gathered from the results publicly posted on the NH Department of Education site, but which have not yet been included in their interactive reporting system (iAchieve/iReport/iExplore), and
2025 SDGA Legislator Score Cards
August 10, 2025
(August 10, 2025) – The School District Governance Association of New Hampshire (SGDA-NH) has now completed the 2025 SDGA Legislator Score Cards, based on 119 bills that were tracked. Bills were selected based on their effect (positive or negative) on the SDGA core values of responsible governance, fiscal prudence, and academic excellence in our NH public
Announcing Local Tax Cap Bill Signed into Law Aug. 2
August 12, 2024
An important bill for school district governance, SB383 ” Relative to local tax caps “, was signed into law by Governor Sununu on 2 Aug 2024. SB383 is a prime example of Republicans in the House and Senate coordinating together with the Governor to deliver a big win for NH taxpayers! This bill was prime
Announcing Representative Glenn Cordelli as the Recipient of the Dan Richards Education Champion of the Year Award for 2024
May 8, 2024
Eric Pauer, President of the SDGA, announced Glenn Cordelli as recipient of the Dan Richards Education Champion of the Year Award for 2024. The award was presented at the SDGA Annual General Meeting held May 4, 2024 in Concord NH. Mr. Pauer’s remarks follow: Representative Glenn Cordelli is a true education champion. He is SDGA
Announcement: SDGA Annual General Meeting on Saturday May 4, in Concord
April 4, 2024
Don’t miss our Annual General Meeting! Speakers include: This is the one opportunity of the year to meet fellow education advocates in person, hear stimulating commentary, learn about new legislation and give direction as to future bills and policies SDGA could recommend. Lunch included! Location: Granite State Baptist Church, 236 Sheep Davis Rd., Concord NH
Webinar: How COVID Shutdowns Affected NH Student Performance
February 12, 2024
Jody Underwood, Ph.D. and long-serving member of the Croydon School Board, shared her research into NH student performance before and after COVID on the state standardized test and a national test. Click here for the presentation deck This webinar was presented on Feb. 12, 2024.
Department of Education seeking public input on proposed changes to Ed 306 Administrative Rules – Outstanding commentary by Ian Underwood
October 26, 2023
Ed 306 is the set of Admin Rules which establishes minimum standards for an approved public school in the state of New Hampshire, and the Department is currently seeking public input on changes to those rules. Ian Underwood has published an open letter to the Commissioner Edelblut and the Chair of the State Board of
Announcing Consolidated NH State Proficiency / Achievement Results 2009-2023
October 23, 2023
The School District Governance Association of New Hampshire is happy to announce that we have delivered an important new feature on our web site bringing value to anybody working to improve public education in this state. Each spring, students across the state write standardized assessment examinations, for which results are announced the following autumn. These