Priorities and Initiatives - Education
Governor Lynch has worked to help ensure every young person has the opportunity for a quality, public education and greater access to affordable higher education.
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Expanding Running Start
Governor Lynch has continually supported and expanded Running Start. This innovative program allows high school students to earn college credits right at their own local high schools, helping students save on future tuition dollars. The credits are transferable to hundreds of colleges around the country. more... - Increasing New Hampshire's High School Graduation Rate
Governor John Lynch fought successfully to pass a law requiring young people to stay in high school until age 18 to help ensure more of our young people receive a high school diploma. This law, in addition to the Governor's investment in alternative programs, including night school, internships and vocational education is giving more New Hampshire young people the opportunity to graduate from high school.
Because of these efforts, New Hampshire's dropout rate has been cut by 30 percent this year. - Bringing Public Kindergarten to Every Community
Under Governor John Lynch, public kindergarten became available to every child in New Hampshire for the first time in the state's history. - Opening the Door to Higher Education
In partnership with Governor Lynch, the University System of New Hampshire launched a new scholarship program for New Hampshire students. The Affordable College Effort program ensures that New Hampshire students who receive the maximum Pell Grant are able to attend University System institutions for no additional tuition. more...