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Manchester Education Association endorses Dana Dexter for Ward 3 Alderman

read more…: Manchester Education Association endorses Dana Dexter for Ward 3 Alderman

The Manchester Education Association (MEA) announced its endorsement of Dana Dexter for Ward 3 Alderman. The MEA, which represents more than 1,000 educators and staff, works to advance education, improve instructional opportunities, and uphold ethical practices and professional standards within the Manchester school system.

Saint Anselm to open $40 million nursing and health sciences facility

read more…: Saint Anselm to open $40 million nursing and health sciences facility

Saint Anselm College will officially open Grappone Hall, the new home of the Jean School of Nursing and Health Sciences, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5. The 45,000-square-foot, $40 million facility represents the largest capital investment in the college’s history and a significant step forward in addressing New Hampshire’s critical healthcare workforce shortage.

Back-to-school crisis: Are New Hampshire students getting the support they deserve?

read more…: Back-to-school crisis: Are New Hampshire students getting the support they deserve?

As families across New Hampshire settle into the new school year, one crisis continues to loom — and it doesn’t wait for the first bell. Cuts to mental health programs and special education supports are leaving students without the help they need – and that affects every child, every classroom and every family.

Committee advances outline of mandated classroom cell phone ban policy

read more…: Committee advances outline of mandated classroom cell phone ban policy

After the passage of a new state law that came into effect on July 1 banning cell phones in classes “from bell to bell” outside of a few exceptions, the Manchester School District is now required to create a new policy upholding that new law. During Wednesday’s Manchester Board of School Committee Policy Committee meeting, the skeleton of that new policy was put forward for final approval by the full Board of School Committee next week.

First Responders offer critical back-to-school safety advice

read more…: First Responders offer critical back-to-school safety advice

As students in New Hampshire prepare for the new school season, first responders with American Medical Response (AMR), New Hampshire’s leading ambulance provider, are urging families to prioritize safety during this busy season. With shifting routines and school zones bustling once again, it is crucial that parents, drivers, and students alike stay alert and follow essential safety guidelines. 

NH Higher Education Union, IBEW Local 2320 and CCSNH achieve tentative agreement

read more…: NH Higher Education Union, IBEW Local 2320 and CCSNH achieve tentative agreement

The New Hampshire Higher Education Union (NHHEU), IBEW Local 2320, is pleased to announce that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Community College System of NH (CCSNH) for full-time faculty members. It comes after a bargaining process that focused primarily on compensation, health insurance and contract language about workload.

Manchester mom and PLTI graduate hopes to bring social emotional learning to the family level

read more…: Manchester mom and PLTI graduate hopes to bring social emotional learning to the family level

Through the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) –  a civic engagement program for parents and members of the community who wish to improve childhood outcomes through advocacy –  Karaim was able to acquire the skills necessary to bring needed change to her community.

School districts relieved as Trump administration releases pending federal education grants

read more…: School districts relieved as Trump administration releases pending federal education grants

“Without these funds in place, the District would suffer a significant impact to our 21st Century before and after-school programming, which provides affordable childcare that supports the academic growth of our students,” as per an official statement from the Manchester School District. 

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