Manchester 5th-grader wins statewide MLK Day art competition

read more…: Manchester 5th-grader wins statewide MLK Day art competition

The judges felt that Nikita’s art piece expressed an understanding of the power of standing together to “grow” from negativity. The depiction of a flower with incomplete petals indicates that Nikita understands that the work is not done, that today’s children must create a positive environment, in spite of historic negativity.

WANTED: 1,000 community mentors

read more…: WANTED: 1,000 community mentors

“Collaboration is essential for growing the extended learning opportunities we currently offer our students,” Livingston said during a Jan. 6 1,000 Mentors kick-off event at Newforma software company, on Elm Street. “We’re excited to work with organizations that support the concept of competency-based learning and want to help us reach our goals.”

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