Edelblut statement on New Hampshire's non-public schools

CONCORD - New Hampshire Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut today issued the following statement on New Hampshire’s non-public schools:

"Across New Hampshire, dedicated educators in more than 130 non-public schools are teaching more than 16,000 students, from pre-school to post-graduate. Private schools such as Crotched Mountain Rehab Center in Greenfield, Learning Skills Academy in Rye, and the Spaulding Youth Center in Northfield are teaching more than 300 students with special needs. Just as with public schools, non-public schools are approved by the State Board of Education, and are reviewed by the State Board every five years."

"For thousands of New Hampshire families, non-public schools are the best choice for their children. There are many paths to bright futures, and no school will be the perfect fit for every student. Non-public schools are an invaluable piece of the New Hampshire school system, and the New Hampshire Department of Education supports them and their mission."