NH School Funding Fairness Project
@fairfundingnh.bsky.social
Advocating to make public school funding in NH more equitable for students and taxpayers alike.
When state aid falls short and surprise bills hit, the inequities in education funding become clear. Instead of tax breaks for corporations, let's prioritize funding for our schools and relieve the burden on districts and taxpayers. #EducationFunding #Equity
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
When state aid falls short and surprise bills hit, the inequities in education funding become clear. Instead of tax breaks for corporations, let's prioritize funding for our schools and relieve the burden on districts and taxpayers. #EducationFunding #Equity
The Statewide Education Property Tax (SWEPT) was created in the 1990s after the Claremont Supreme Court rulings to pay for a significant increase in public school funds from the State.
The result for homeowners? Average total school property taxes DROPPED over $4.
The result for homeowners? Average total school property taxes DROPPED over $4.
October 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Statewide Education Property Tax (SWEPT) was created in the 1990s after the Claremont Supreme Court rulings to pay for a significant increase in public school funds from the State.
The result for homeowners? Average total school property taxes DROPPED over $4.
The result for homeowners? Average total school property taxes DROPPED over $4.
Wonder why some NH towns thrive while others struggle with high property taxes? Our October events with Jaffrey-Rindge & Wakefield School Districts dig into the data — and what can change. Join us (and register)! https://fairfundingnh.org/events/
October 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Wonder why some NH towns thrive while others struggle with high property taxes? Our October events with Jaffrey-Rindge & Wakefield School Districts dig into the data — and what can change. Join us (and register)! https://fairfundingnh.org/events/
Strong schools. Fair taxes. A thriving NH. Legislators are filing bills now—this is the chance to build a fairer system for students and taxpayers alike. www.concordmonitor.com/2025/09/13/r...
September 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Strong schools. Fair taxes. A thriving NH. Legislators are filing bills now—this is the chance to build a fairer system for students and taxpayers alike. www.concordmonitor.com/2025/09/13/r...
Our courts have been clear: NH’s school funding system is unconstitutional.
In the last state budget, lawmakers left hundreds of millions of dollars on the table — money that would have gone directly to communities like yours.
🔗 Read the full story: www.concordmonitor.com/2025/09/05/n...
In the last state budget, lawmakers left hundreds of millions of dollars on the table — money that would have gone directly to communities like yours.
🔗 Read the full story: www.concordmonitor.com/2025/09/05/n...
September 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Our courts have been clear: NH’s school funding system is unconstitutional.
In the last state budget, lawmakers left hundreds of millions of dollars on the table — money that would have gone directly to communities like yours.
🔗 Read the full story: www.concordmonitor.com/2025/09/05/n...
In the last state budget, lawmakers left hundreds of millions of dollars on the table — money that would have gone directly to communities like yours.
🔗 Read the full story: www.concordmonitor.com/2025/09/05/n...
Community voices are sounding the alarm: "The courts have reinforced this repeatedly; now it is time for the Legislature, the Department of Education and the governor to take action." -Jennifer Nelson, letter to Valley News.
Read her full letter: vnews.com/2025/08/28/l...
Read her full letter: vnews.com/2025/08/28/l...
August 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Community voices are sounding the alarm: "The courts have reinforced this repeatedly; now it is time for the Legislature, the Department of Education and the governor to take action." -Jennifer Nelson, letter to Valley News.
Read her full letter: vnews.com/2025/08/28/l...
Read her full letter: vnews.com/2025/08/28/l...
Today is #NationalSeniorCitizensDay.
#NewHampshireSeniors know what it takes to build strong communities — and that starts with strong #PublicSchools.
The Courts ruled. Lawmakers must act. #FairSchoolFunding for the future of NH.
✍️ Sign the petition: secure.everyaction.com/UG9mrXuAKkmG...
#NewHampshireSeniors know what it takes to build strong communities — and that starts with strong #PublicSchools.
The Courts ruled. Lawmakers must act. #FairSchoolFunding for the future of NH.
✍️ Sign the petition: secure.everyaction.com/UG9mrXuAKkmG...
August 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Today is #NationalSeniorCitizensDay.
#NewHampshireSeniors know what it takes to build strong communities — and that starts with strong #PublicSchools.
The Courts ruled. Lawmakers must act. #FairSchoolFunding for the future of NH.
✍️ Sign the petition: secure.everyaction.com/UG9mrXuAKkmG...
#NewHampshireSeniors know what it takes to build strong communities — and that starts with strong #PublicSchools.
The Courts ruled. Lawmakers must act. #FairSchoolFunding for the future of NH.
✍️ Sign the petition: secure.everyaction.com/UG9mrXuAKkmG...
NH Court ruled in Rand lawsuit that state funding is too low, especially special ed, and property tax rates are unfair. “The math does not lie.”
The legislature must act. Full statement ⬇️
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#RandRuling #FairFundingNH #PublicEducation #TaxpayerFairness
The legislature must act. Full statement ⬇️
🔗 ow.ly/zfeN50WIp4Q
#RandRuling #FairFundingNH #PublicEducation #TaxpayerFairness
August 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
NH Court ruled in Rand lawsuit that state funding is too low, especially special ed, and property tax rates are unfair. “The math does not lie.”
The legislature must act. Full statement ⬇️
🔗 ow.ly/zfeN50WIp4Q
#RandRuling #FairFundingNH #PublicEducation #TaxpayerFairness
The legislature must act. Full statement ⬇️
🔗 ow.ly/zfeN50WIp4Q
#RandRuling #FairFundingNH #PublicEducation #TaxpayerFairness
What’s “base adequacy aid” & why does it matter? 🤔
Our new #ConValRuling FAQ series breaks it down—and shows how you can push NH legislators to follow the Supreme Court’s decision.
Speak up ➡️ secure.everyaction.com/mIr-c7ea_EKv...
#NHED #SchoolFunding #EdEquity
Our new #ConValRuling FAQ series breaks it down—and shows how you can push NH legislators to follow the Supreme Court’s decision.
Speak up ➡️ secure.everyaction.com/mIr-c7ea_EKv...
#NHED #SchoolFunding #EdEquity
August 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
What’s “base adequacy aid” & why does it matter? 🤔
Our new #ConValRuling FAQ series breaks it down—and shows how you can push NH legislators to follow the Supreme Court’s decision.
Speak up ➡️ secure.everyaction.com/mIr-c7ea_EKv...
#NHED #SchoolFunding #EdEquity
Our new #ConValRuling FAQ series breaks it down—and shows how you can push NH legislators to follow the Supreme Court’s decision.
Speak up ➡️ secure.everyaction.com/mIr-c7ea_EKv...
#NHED #SchoolFunding #EdEquity
Merrimack’s school board blasts NH’s unconstitutional school funding.
📊 #ConValRuling mandates State must provide at least $7,356/student.
⚖️ NH ranks 50th in US in State share of public education funding.
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#NHED #SchoolFunding
📊 #ConValRuling mandates State must provide at least $7,356/student.
⚖️ NH ranks 50th in US in State share of public education funding.
🎥 www.facebook.com/share/v/1AiF...
#NHED #SchoolFunding
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August 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Merrimack’s school board blasts NH’s unconstitutional school funding.
📊 #ConValRuling mandates State must provide at least $7,356/student.
⚖️ NH ranks 50th in US in State share of public education funding.
🎥 www.facebook.com/share/v/1AiF...
#NHED #SchoolFunding
📊 #ConValRuling mandates State must provide at least $7,356/student.
⚖️ NH ranks 50th in US in State share of public education funding.
🎥 www.facebook.com/share/v/1AiF...
#NHED #SchoolFunding
The NH Supreme Court was clear: the Legislature must fix the unconstitutionally low base adequacy aid. Lawmakers have time—but we must hold them accountable. Email your reps in 1 click: secure.everyaction.com/mIr-c7ea_EKv...
July 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The NH Supreme Court was clear: the Legislature must fix the unconstitutionally low base adequacy aid. Lawmakers have time—but we must hold them accountable. Email your reps in 1 click: secure.everyaction.com/mIr-c7ea_EKv...
Our Executive Director, Zack Sheehan, joined WMUR's Adam Sexton on CloseUp to discuss the NH Supreme Court's ConVal ruling and its mandate for the legislature to increase base adequacy aid because the current levels are unconstitutionally low. Watch the discussion here: www.wmur.com/article/clos...
School funding debate evolves after ConVal decision | CloseUp
Zack Sheehan with the New Hampshire School Funding Fairness Project and Drew Cline with the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy join WMUR's Adam Sexton on CloseUp to discuss the New Hampshire Sup...
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July 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Our Executive Director, Zack Sheehan, joined WMUR's Adam Sexton on CloseUp to discuss the NH Supreme Court's ConVal ruling and its mandate for the legislature to increase base adequacy aid because the current levels are unconstitutionally low. Watch the discussion here: www.wmur.com/article/clos...
Join us for a webinar on 7/16 with the attorneys from the ConVal legal team as we discuss last week's NH Supreme Court decision, why it's such a big deal for students and property tax payers around NH, and what comes next for the legislature.
Sign up: fairfundingnh.org/events/
Sign up: fairfundingnh.org/events/
July 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Join us for a webinar on 7/16 with the attorneys from the ConVal legal team as we discuss last week's NH Supreme Court decision, why it's such a big deal for students and property tax payers around NH, and what comes next for the legislature.
Sign up: fairfundingnh.org/events/
Sign up: fairfundingnh.org/events/
The NH Supreme Court issued a huge ruling in the ConVal school funding lawsuit, upholding the decision that the State’s base adequacy aid is unconstitutionally low and isn't enough funding for schools to provide students with an adequate education. Read more: fairfundingnh.org/nh-supreme-c...
July 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The NH Supreme Court issued a huge ruling in the ConVal school funding lawsuit, upholding the decision that the State’s base adequacy aid is unconstitutionally low and isn't enough funding for schools to provide students with an adequate education. Read more: fairfundingnh.org/nh-supreme-c...
It was great to see so many folks come on such a hot day to call for a budget that works for all Granite Staters! You showed legislators that people want well funded public schools and other critical services instead of spending money on the unaccountable school voucher scheme. #FightForOurFutureNH
June 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
It was great to see so many folks come on such a hot day to call for a budget that works for all Granite Staters! You showed legislators that people want well funded public schools and other critical services instead of spending money on the unaccountable school voucher scheme. #FightForOurFutureNH
Join us at the State House tomorrow at 5pm to show legislators their budget isn't good for NH's public schools and doesn't work for Granite Staters! Help us demand a budget that funds the future of our state for everyone. #FightForOurFutureNH
RSVP now: bit.ly/4edSf4i
RSVP now: bit.ly/4edSf4i
June 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Join us at the State House tomorrow at 5pm to show legislators their budget isn't good for NH's public schools and doesn't work for Granite Staters! Help us demand a budget that funds the future of our state for everyone. #FightForOurFutureNH
RSVP now: bit.ly/4edSf4i
RSVP now: bit.ly/4edSf4i
What's something the NH high schools with the highest graduation rates have in common? On average they have more property wealth than schools with lower rates. This trend shows how our school funding system hurts communities with lower property values. Read more: fairfundingnh.org/graduation-r...
June 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
What's something the NH high schools with the highest graduation rates have in common? On average they have more property wealth than schools with lower rates. This trend shows how our school funding system hurts communities with lower property values. Read more: fairfundingnh.org/graduation-r...
Thanks to all who joined us last night at ConVal! Special thanks to the ConVal School Board for hosting us, and to board members Curtis Hamilton and Tom Burgess for helping us put the event together.
If you couldn't make it, you can find a recording of our discussion at fairfundingnh.org/conval/
If you couldn't make it, you can find a recording of our discussion at fairfundingnh.org/conval/
June 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Thanks to all who joined us last night at ConVal! Special thanks to the ConVal School Board for hosting us, and to board members Curtis Hamilton and Tom Burgess for helping us put the event together.
If you couldn't make it, you can find a recording of our discussion at fairfundingnh.org/conval/
If you couldn't make it, you can find a recording of our discussion at fairfundingnh.org/conval/
The NH Lottery recently announced that it surpassed $3 billion in contributions to education since its creation in 1964. To put that number in perspective, it's $1 billion less than all the money spent on NH public schools during just the 2023-24 school year.
June 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The NH Lottery recently announced that it surpassed $3 billion in contributions to education since its creation in 1964. To put that number in perspective, it's $1 billion less than all the money spent on NH public schools during just the 2023-24 school year.
Want to learn more about how we fund education in NH? Join us and the ConVal School Board on 6/4 for a discussion digging into how our school funding system impacts students and taxpayers, and the ongoing efforts to fix it. Register to let us know you'll be there! fairfundingnh.org/events/
May 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Want to learn more about how we fund education in NH? Join us and the ConVal School Board on 6/4 for a discussion digging into how our school funding system impacts students and taxpayers, and the ongoing efforts to fix it. Register to let us know you'll be there! fairfundingnh.org/events/