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NH College & University Council Appoints Mica Stark as President and CEO

read more…: NH College & University Council Appoints Mica Stark as President and CEO

The New Hampshire College & University Council (NHCUC) board of directors has appointed Mica Stark as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer. Stark will also serve as executive director of the Education Alliance for New Hampshire (EANH), formerly known as Campus Compact for New Hampshire.

West High’s Future Women’s Group sparking tides of generational change

read more…: West High’s Future Women’s Group sparking tides of generational change

A small group of high school girls find themselves ready to lead by example on the West Side this coming school year in hope of inspiring a ripple of change amongst young women across the city. The Future Women’s Group at Manchester West High School is another way of navigating the oftentimes difficult lives of middle school students.

Manchester schools lag behind state assessment average, but show progress compared to recent years

read more…: Manchester schools lag behind state assessment average, but show progress compared to recent years

The statistics overall were underwhelming, with Manchester students coming in roughly around half of the state average. However, that fact belies progress made across the board on the tests in Manchester, with ELA and math test scores climbing or remaining steady in all elementary and middle school grades compared to just after the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.

ApprenticeshipNH celebrates workforce expansion solutions in NH at second annual summit

read more…: ApprenticeshipNH celebrates workforce expansion solutions in NH at second annual summit

ApprenticeshipNH, a workforce training program of the Community College System of NH (CCSNH), hosted 250 apprentices, employers and community partners at the second annual ApprenticeshipNH Summit, an event dedicated to celebrating apprenticeship programs as a successful workforce expansion solution in New Hampshire. The November 22 event focused on strengthening the Granite State’s workforce and culminated National Apprenticeship Week. Held at NHTI – Concord’s Community College, the event included networking opportunities, Champion Award recognitions highlighting seven prominent businesses and individuals, interactive workshops and expert insights from industry leaders.

Board of School Committee voices scorn for Aldermanic Beech Street decision

read more…: Board of School Committee voices scorn for Aldermanic Beech Street decision

Members of the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) unanimously voiced their frustration with the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s (BMA) decision last week to not move forward with three votes that would allow the advancement of a new Beech Street Elementary School.

New Beech Street Elementary School hits roadblock with Aldermanic vote

read more…: New Beech Street Elementary School hits roadblock with Aldermanic vote

Thanks to a tie-breaking vote from Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais, forward progress on a proposed new Beech Street Elementary School has been postponed until the Manchester School District can provide additional information on the school and its impact on nearby inner-city parkland to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

New Hampshire school districts face major special education funding shortfall

read more…: New Hampshire school districts face major special education funding shortfall

“We understand how this reduction in funding could impact your schools, your budgets, and, ultimately, the communities and students you serve,” wrote Department of Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut in a letter to school leaders Tuesday. “The gap between Special Education Aid claims and the amount in the state budget to reimburse districts creates real challenges, and we acknowledge the strain this places on your districts.” 

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