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Parkside Middle School Career Trades exploration program poised to serve as statewide model

Thursday, September 20, 2018 Andrea Alley/MSD 0

Local politicians, school district officials, and educators joined Associated Builders and Contractors of New Hampshire/Vermont (ABC) and its Young Professionals Group as they delivered a $2,000 donation, in addition to commitments from local companies, to help support the Middle School at Parkside’s new careers in construction exploration program. READ MORE

Giving young women in computer science a boost

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Emily Kerr 0

Know a young woman involved in robotics? Or someone who is designing apps or teaching herself programming language? Perhaps you know a young woman who experiences barriers to technology but has worked hard to pursue computing aspirations despite those obstacles. Encourage her to apply! READ MORE

City Year/AmeriCorps school year kick-off set for Sept. 14 at City Hall

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Beth Boucher 0

This event also marks the start of a weekend of service to the community in collaboration with Manchester Proud and Old Sol Alliance. On Saturday, September 15, at Henry J. McLaughlin Middle School, City Year members and community volunteers will begin a day of service engaging in neighborhood canvassing or packaging foods to benefit New Horizons. READ MORE

Candidate profiles: Get to know the 4 nominees for Board of School Committee

Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Carol Robidoux 0

We asked the four nominees – Debra Gagnon Langton, Patrick Long, Michael Porter, John Rist 10 questions on their views and what ideas they have to move the district forward. READ MORE

Students and parents reunited at Hillside after tense stand-off near school

Saturday, September 8, 2018 Carol Robidoux 0

The scene at Hillside was chaotic, but most parents appeared calm – and appreciative – of school protocols and police caution that led to the unusual circumstances that brought them all together outside the middle school. READ MORE

NH receives $1.23M from feds for gap funding for students with disabilities

Friday, September 7, 2018 Office of Gov. Chris Sununu 0

This is the first time the New Hampshire Department of Education has applied for additional support through re-allotment. READ MORE

As school begins, no HOPE for struggling students

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Carol Robidoux 0

The Board of Aldermen will hold onto $30,000 they designated for a pilot mentorship program at West High School rather than turn it over to the school committee, as requested. READ MORE

NH educators change the face of computer science education

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Emily Kerr 0

These New Hampshire teachers joined more than 500 others at this national workshop to learn middle and high school computer science curricula while also addressing topics like equity, recruitment and teaching practices. READ MORE

Educators: Schedule a fall classroom wildlife program

Tuesday, September 4, 2018 New Hampshire Fish and Game 0

Educators who want to introduce their students in grades 3-6 to New Hampshire’s wildlife and aquatic resources – or to reinforce related lessons – have until September 28 to request fall 2018 Wonders of Wildlife (WOW) presentations by New Hampshire Fish and Game Department volunteer docents. READ MORE

What to expect: With no new contract, teachers will work ‘bell to bell’

Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Laura Aronson 0

Manchester students and staff will return to school on Wednesday, September 5, although teachers are working without a contract. The contract expired in June, and contract talks are still pending between the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) and the Manchester Education Association (MEA). READ MORE