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Results: 40 NH teams advance to Destination Imagination Global Finals in May

Monday, April 3, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

Almost 300 New Hampshire teams started the year in choosing one of six STEAM-based challenges to be appraised on creativity, problem-solving and collaboration. Now, after several rounds of competition, the top 40 New Hampshire Destination Imagination teams have been chosen to advance and compete with teams from over 20 countries and nearly every state at Destination Imagination Global Finals in Knoxville, TN. READ MORE

Bedford on Saturday: Creative Problem-Solvers Try to Advance to Global Academic Competition

Thursday, March 30, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

For five months, student teams in 30 countries, including 300 teams in New Hampshire picked a challenge in science, technology, the arts, engineering, math or service learning. Over the past two weeks, the top 111 teams, appraised on creativity, collaboration and problem-solving skills have advanced to New Hampshire Destination Imagination State Finals in Bedford on Saturday. The top scoring teams in each challenge and age group will advance to compete at Destination Imagination Global Finals at the University of Tennessee in May. READ MORE

SNHU, Rethink Education to Invest $15 Million in Seed Stage EdTech Startups

Saturday, March 25, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

The $15 million investment will be allocated among more than two dozen companies at the seed stage. Together Rethink Education, which is co-managed by Rick Segal and Matt Greenfield, and SNHU will work with early stage ed-tech companies across the country that are using technology and data-driven models to tackle stubborn challenges in the education to workforce pipeline, including access and affordability.

3 additional redistricting meetings added for Hallsville, Weston and Wilson school families

Friday, March 24, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

Public forums are being held over the next two weeks at the schools where many families would be affected if the changes are implemented. Hallsville, Weston and Wilson elementary schools have been added to schedule of dates on April 3 and 5. READ MORE

Prominent New England College grads featured in President’s Speakers series

Thursday, March 23, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

Pathways to Success will feature engaging and insightful conversation with some of the College’s most prominent women graduates. Attendees will learn from alumnae who have excelled in professions as varied as advertising, nonprofit leadership, investment services, the arts, and media. They will discuss the opportunities and challenges they have encountered, the decisions they have made, and the lessons they have learned. READ MORE

MST High School’s FIRST Robotics team takes top honors

Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

Manchester School of Technology’s FIRST Robotics team came home victorious from the New England District Greater Boston competition, just weeks after the first-ever team at MST was established. Team 6763 placed third on its own, then captained the alliance team that won first place in another part of the competition. In addition, Team 6763 received the Rookie Highest Seed Award for scoring the highest points in a match and the Rookie All-Star Award. READ MORE

Sudden passing of Sen. Scott McGilvray, NH NEA President, shocks community

Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

A little more than a month after announcing he was taking a leave of absence from his role as state NEA president for health reasons, Sen. Scott McGilvray has passed away. He was 51. READ MORE

7 school redistricting public forums slated for March

Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

Several planned public forums will provide information about the phased-in approach to solutions currently being considered. This first phase of redistricting impacts only the schools hosting the forums. All interested parents and staff are encouraged to attend. READ MORE

School board approves $165M tax cap budget – with wish list for more to fund language, health programs

Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Eli Maroney 0

After nearly five hours of deliberation on Monday night, the Manchester School Board voted to send a budget of $165,007,505 to the city Alderman for approval. READ MORE

Update: SNHU won’t cut culinary program, will adopt new 2-year internship program

Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Carol Robidoux 1

“This new two-year program will include one year on campus and the second in an internship. This Associate’s degree program will give students the skills and experiences they need to work in the culinary field, and we will also offer a +2 for students who wish to go on to earn a Bachelor’s degree.” Michael Evans, VP of Academic Affairs. READ MORE