Imagine a classroom where the sky’s the limit; a classroom immersed in the natural world where daily assignments require you to examine a starfish in the palm of your hand or explore the organisms coexisting in a single intertidal pool by reaching in and pulling out a giant snail, a tiny crab or a burrowing barnacle. READ MORE
It was all fun and games, as it should be for kids teetering on the edge of 10. Still, there was a hint of sadness in their eyes when asked if they were ready for next year, which means stepping up to middle school at Southside. READ MORE
The community is invited to take part in a series of community forums on long-term planning for Manchester School District facilities. Four separate forums are scheduled, starting this Tuesday, Oct. 19. READ MORE
The entire premise of lockdowns, mask/vaccine mandates and other orders is that there is a health crisis caused by coronavirus which is extremely deadly. It started as asking people to stay home for two weeks to “flatten the curve” and has grown to mandating vaccines for all. While it was harder to prove this was not the case in 2020, the data is in and it is clear that coronavirus is not as deadly as currently advertised. READ MORE
Our return to school plan includes color-coded phases that are determined by the spread of COVID-19 in Manchester. In-person instruction is a top priority as we work to help students recover from the impact of the pandemic. There is no remote learning option this year. READ MORE
After many years of discussion around how to reorganize Manchester School District in such a way that it would address aging and inefficient buildings, and decreasing enrollment, while improving educational opportunities for students, Dr. John Goldhardt last week released a comprehensive plan with detailed recommendations for sweeping changes across all levels of learning. READ MORE
We have been preparing to expand in-person learning starting May 3. We selected May 3 because by that time, the majority of our staff will be fully immunized for COVID-19. READ MORE
Instead of closing the book on one of the most challenging periods of their careers, educators now find themselves revisiting it for guidance going forward. In Manchester, the state’s largest and most diverse school district, it was a period that underscored inequities, proved the value of community connections, thoughtful leadership, and thorough planning, and redefined concepts of success. READ MORE
Like most students, parents and educators, we were hoping for a little more guidance on how we will navigate what seems to be an imminent train wreck. Like most students, parents and educators, we found that remote learning — what’s the euphemism I’m looking for? — sucked our will to live. READ MORE
Communicast’s Keith Spiro with Manchester School District ESL teacher Elizabeth Leone Do you know what day of the week it is? Does it even matter during this covid10 quarantine? If you’re teaching your kids at READ MORE
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