New Hampshire Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut, known for his lack of formal education experience, recently made a controversial statement about the costs of educating students with special needs in the state. When questioned about the financial burden on districts, he dismissed concerns with a callous response: “Too bad, sucks to be you.” Edelblut, a former businessman with no formal education background, has been a proponent of policies like vouchers and personalized learning, despite opposition from taxpayers and education advocates. His appointment as Education Commissioner followed a failed gubernatorial bid.
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