MST graduation 2024: ‘It’s crazy to think four years ago, we we’re all sitting behind a screen’

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Manchester School of Technology Principal Timothy Otis reflected on where his 61 graduates started and how far they’d come as he prepared to launch the Class of 2o24 – the first of four graduations taking place Saturday at the SNHU Arena, and ninth graduating class from the city’s technical high school.

Public comments on minimum ed standards revision are overwhelmingly in opposition

read more…: Public comments on minimum ed standards revision are overwhelmingly in opposition

The public comment period on the proposed changes to the minimum standards – known as the 306 rules – came to a close April 30. A total of 204 written testimonies were sent to the state Board of Education and made public on the department’s website. All except one of the 204 written accounts were in opposition to the current revisions.

Founders Academy Class of 2024 recognizes 19 seniors during ‘Launch Ceremony’

read more…: Founders Academy Class of 2024 recognizes 19 seniors during ‘Launch Ceremony’

On May 29, 2024, The Founders Academy Public Charter School Class of 2024 gathered with Dean of School, Cassie Hayes, as well as faculty, staff, board members, parents, grandparents, and classmates at a “Launch Ceremony” that recognized their academic achievements and scholarships ahead of their graduation on June 15, 2024. 

Manchester Proud announces winners of 3rd Annual Student Volunteer Award

read more…: Manchester Proud announces winners of 3rd Annual Student Volunteer Award

Manchester Proud, an organization working to champion student success within the Manchester School District through community engagement and community partnerships, presented its 2024 Student Volunteer Awards at the Tuesday, May 26, Board of School Committee meeting. The 3rd Annual awards were presented to four high school students. The award, which includes a $500 prize, was created to recognize Manchester School District students who show exceptional commitment to volunteerism.

Why we need representation in schools: Insights from a school administrator

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I spent about 19 years as an educator in Massachusetts where the demographic is a little different. I think, right now, I am one of three administrators of color in the Manchester school district. One of the first questions I was asked during my job interview was ‘You’re going to be the first person that walks these halls as a black male administrator. How does that make you feel?’ All I could think of was the weight of being the first – what if I fail?

Team NH shines at Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City

read more…: Team NH shines at Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City

Sixteen teams from New Hampshire were among the over 600 teams from around the US and the World competing at Destination Imagination Global Finals this week in Kansas City, MO. Global Finals culminates a year in which teams must solve one of six complex STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) or Service Learning Challenges. Following Saturday night’s award ceremony, two New Hampshire teams are now among the best in the World.

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