New Hampshire Opposes Certification Shortcut For Teachers
Guest op ed criticizes state education commissioner Nicholas Donohue for approving the ABCTE national certification that requires no supervised classroom work. The piece argues apprenticeship in teaching ensures practical skills, warns of a race to the bottom, and questions how a multiple choice test can certify teachers as highly qualified. Author Thomas Newkirk, UNH English professor, urges explanation from lawmakers and officials.
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Stop Reckless Spending With Your Votes In Dover NH
A 41 year Dover resident labels city spending as reckless after property taxes rose from 7741 in 2004 to 17980 in 2005, urges voters to choose nine candidates to review the city charter at the January 18 polls, and invites contact via email or mail for information.
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Suggestions for the Charter Commission
A letter to the editor proposes shifting Charter Commission focus from personalities to issues. It urges adding topics beyond preserving the Charter, notes current ward and at large representation, and questions the Mayor-Pro-Tem role, suggesting the Charter Commission study the position and other reforms.
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Charter changes proposed for deputy mayor and all at large council
Letters argue that voting outcomes in at large races could determine the deputy mayor and suggest a Charter revision to allow a popularly elected deputy mayor to become mayor if the current mayor resigns. The draft also considers an all at large council, or mayor elected separately, to reduce unopposed races and streamline governance. The note critiques the current process for appointing a city manager and urges a clear procedural road map to serve Dover taxpayers and voters. It ends with criticism of Speaker Doug Scamman and a broader call for principled leadership in New Hampshire.
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Letters to the Editor from Dover Community News
Readers are invited to submit signed letters with name address and phone for verification. Letters must arrive by 5 p.m. the Friday before publication. Published opinions do not necessarily reflect the newspaper’s stance.
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Chandler urged to decline Public Works chairmanship
A letter to the editor protests Rep. Gene Chandler’s appointment as Chairman of the Public Works and Highway Committee. It notes his investigations by the Legislative Ethics Committee and the Attorney General, alleging possible financial ethics violations and undue influence. The writer calls for Chandler to step down until probes finish.
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Nature's fury over war and nuclear threat urged to unite
A reader argues that the tsunami and massive 60 foot sea rise after the Dec 26 earthquake show nature’s power surpassing human warfare. They urge ending nuclear weapons, question why humans justify aggression, and note naive apathy as oceans recede. The letter pleads for united voices to erase nuclear arms.
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