Help Parker-Varney win big in Follett Challenge

read more…: Help Parker-Varney win big in Follett Challenge

Ten prizes, valued at $8,000 each, are in the “People’s Choice” category and will be based solely on how many votes applicants have received from the public for their videos. Video voting began January 19 and ends on January 30. Parker-Varney’s video is now posted on the Follett Challenge website. Click through to the story for the link to vote.

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.”

Online Fundraising: Helping teachers one request at a time

read more…: Online Fundraising: Helping teachers one request at a time

Online fundraising sites are connecting educators with thousands of people who want to help them get what they need. Whether they’re looking for school supplies, technology, classroom furniture, or want to take their students on an incredible field trip, teachers now have several options for collecting cash donations.

City Year: A partner in education with Manchester schools

read more…: City Year: A partner in education with Manchester schools

City Year corps members work in six of Manchester’s elementary schools – Bakersville, Beech Street, Gossler Park, McDonough, Parker-Varney and Wilson – providing support and mentorship to students. They work closely with children in academic subjects such as math, reading and writing, as well as encouraging attendance and social or emotional learning.

West High student raising the bar, representing fellow students on national AP Advisory Panel

read more…: West High student raising the bar, representing fellow students on national AP Advisory Panel

Mariel was nominated for the opportunity to join the Advisory Panel on Student Opportunity by her guidance counselor at West, Eli Glass. She is one of 16 student members who represent different regions of the country, come from various socioeconomic backgrounds, and are at different stages in their academic careers.

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