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Susan Huard named interim Chancellor for Community College System of NH

Monday, April 6, 2020 Community College System of NH 0

Huard, recently retired President of Manchester Community College, will serve as transitional leader of Community Colleges; Interim MCC President Brian Bicknell has been appointed permanent leader of Manchester Community College READ MORE

NH Dept. of Ed secures waiver for school meals through April vacation

Monday, April 6, 2020 NH Department of Education 0

The New Hampshire Department of Education announced April 6 that it has secured a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to allow schools to provide meals to students through April vacation. READ MORE

MSD announces change for remote learning plan on Wednesdays

Sunday, April 5, 2020 Andrew Sylvia 0

On Sunday night, the Manchester School District released new information regarding the ongoing transition to remote learning amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE

Grant opportunity for School Nutrition Funding, up to $3K per school building available

Sunday, April 5, 2020 NH Department of Education 0

From soft-sided coolers, bags and containers for individual servings, to protective gear for food service sanitation and safety, this equipment will help ensure our children continue to receive the nutritious meals they need. READ MORE

Where do the Aldermen stand on the proposed MEA contract?

Saturday, April 4, 2020 Andrew Sylvia 0

Recently the Manchester Board of School Committee recommended the approval of contracts with two bargaining units: the Manchester Education Association, and the Directors and Coordinators Union. Both contracts go before the Board of Aldermen later in April, and we reached out to each of them to get their take on what each of them thought. READ MORE

Schools update: Meal deliveries consolidated to 3 days next week, spring finals cancelled, AP exams online

Saturday, April 4, 2020 Manchester School District 0

Update from Manchester School District. READ MORE

CTE students from across NH donate PPE to hospitals, nursing homes, first responders

Friday, April 3, 2020 NH Department of Education 0

Career and Technical Education centers across New Hampshire have donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to local hospitals, nursing homes, and first responders to help fight the spread of COVID-19. The New Hampshire Career and Technical Administrators (NHCTA) and the Department’s Bureau of Career Development coordinated the volunteer effort to get much-needed equipment to the front lines of the battle against this deadly virus. READ MORE

Central’s Little Green student newspaper goes digital starting today

Friday, April 3, 2020 Carol Robidoux 0

This is an unprecedented time in the history of this publication. We have persevered through and reported on situations such as the Vietnam conflict, 9/11, and anything that has come our way. I am confident that the staff of The Little Green will continue to persevere and publish content that is important to the people of Manchester and Central students through this crisis as well, even if it is through an internet medium. READ MORE

Remote Learning is a marathon, not a sprint

Thursday, April 2, 2020 Amanda Bastoni 0

In anticipation of the first week of remote learning, I turned our monthly chalkboard calendar into a daily schedule. I anticipated some hurdles, and the need to tweak the schedule along the way. As a former teacher, I believed this would keep my 16-year-old son learning, my three-year-old daughter engaged, and leave time for my husband, pets, meals, and all of my work obligations. READ MORE

BOSC recommends proposed school contract

Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Andrew Sylvia 0

In a 13-0 vote the school board voted to recommend a new contract with the Manchester Education Association. READ MORE