It Takes a School to Bankrupt a Village

By Emily Sandblade Last March, I ran for a seat on the Claremont School Board and lost. Nowadays, I’m thrilled that I did. Besides the relief of not sitting on the business side of the table at school board meetings and facing a large crowd of upset and fearful people, I can now engage in… Continue reading It Takes a School to Bankrupt a Village

Delaying Education Reform Has Consequences

By Tom Luther Schools shouldn’t become museum pieces — they should serve families well. When Claremont’s progressive elites threw out the SAU6 warrant article and added more than a million dollars in spending, I found myself on the losing side—joined by just 47 “No” voters. The replacement budget never went through public review, yet there… Continue reading Delaying Education Reform Has Consequences

Claremont School District’s Financial Crisis

Claremont School District’s Financial Crisis Introduction: A System in Survival Mode Parents in the Claremont School District (SAU6) are living through a crisis that can no longer be brushed aside as a temporary budget hiccup. The district is not merely facing a “tight year.” It is confronting a full-blown financial collapse brought on by years… Continue reading Claremont School District’s Financial Crisis

Emily Sandblade: Advocating for Claremont School Board Changes

Emily Sandblade Emily Sandblade, 71, is running for a seat on the Claremont School Board, citing a strong commitment to improving educational standards and ensuring responsible fiscal management. Sandblade previously served one term in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Goffstown, ten years ago. She is an engineer working part-time, a retired physicist, and… Continue reading Emily Sandblade: Advocating for Claremont School Board Changes