New Hampshire Department of Education

New Hampshire Department of Education
Agency overview
JurisdictionNew Hampshire
Headquarters101 Pleasant Street[a]
Concord, New Hampshire
MottoLive Free and Learn
Agency executive
Websitewww.education.nh.gov

The New Hampshire Department of Education is the state education agency of the U.S. state of New Hampshire. It is headquartered in Concord. Frank Edelblut has led the department as commissioner since February 16, 2017.[1][2]

History

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New Hampshire has had a department of education since at least 1922.[3]

Organization

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The department "advances learner-centered opportunities that create bright futures."[4]

In addition to a commissioner's office and deputy commissioner's office, the department consists of four divisions:[4]

  • Division of Learner Support
  • Division of Educator and Analytic Resources
  • Division of Educator Support and Higher Education
  • Division of Workforce Innovation

Administratively attached to the department are:[4]

  • State Board of Education
    • A seven-member body whose members are appointed by the governor and executive council[5]
  • Higher Education Commission
    • A 17-member body (as of February 2022) which "regulates institutions of higher education in the state"[6]
  • Council for Teacher Education
    • A seven-member body authorized by statute (RSA 190) to coordinate teacher education in the state[7]
  • Professional Standards Board
    • A 21-member body authorized by statute (RSA 186:60) to advise the State Board of Education on matters related to the education profession[8]

Notes

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  1. ^ As of February 2022, the department's headquarters are located at 25 Hall Street due to construction work at the Pleasant Street facility.

References

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  1. ^ "About the Commissioner". NH.gov. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  2. ^ Royayne, Kathleen (February 16, 2017). "Businessman who homeschooled kids to be education chief". The Burlington Free Press. Burlington, Vermont. p. C7. Retrieved February 16, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "(untitled)". Springfield Reporter. Springfield, Vermont. April 13, 1922. p. 4. Retrieved February 16, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b c "Who We Are". NH.gov. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  5. ^ "State Board of Education". NH.gov. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  6. ^ "Higher Education Commission". NH.gov. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  7. ^ "Council for Teacher Education". NH.gov. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  8. ^ "Professional Standards Board". NH.gov. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
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