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Certificates of perseverance: International Institute celebrates ESL student graduates

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The atmosphere at Brookside Congregational Church buzzed with emotion and celebration as students from the International Institute of New England (IINE) gathered to mark the end of their English language learning year. Each certificate handed out during the graduation ceremony represented more than just classroom hours — it symbolized resilience, community, and hope for a better future in a new homeland.

Manchester student among Teamsters Local 25 college scholarship recipients

read more…: Manchester student among Teamsters Local 25 college scholarship recipients

The scholarships were presented at a ceremony at the union hall in Charlestown highlighted by an inspirational message to the youth from Teamsters Local 25 President Thomas Mari. Local 25 provides the scholarships annually to children and grandchildren of members to help ease the financial burden of higher education for families.

English language learning, teacher development programs in limbo amid Trump freeze

read more…: English language learning, teacher development programs in limbo amid Trump freeze

In a message to state education agencies last week that included the New Hampshire Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Education said it is putting on hold $6.8 billion across five funding programs that were supposed to be awarded to schools July 1. The federal department is reviewing the grant applications to ensure “taxpayer resources are spent in accordance with the president’s priorities and the department’s statutory responsibilities” before it makes final award decisions, the message states.

With income cap gone, New Hampshire families rush to apply for school vouchers

read more…: With income cap gone, New Hampshire families rush to apply for school vouchers

nd as of July 2, about 9,000 families have either completed or started an application for an education freedom account, Kate Baker Demers, the executive director of the fund, said last week. Not all of those families will finish and turn in those applications, Baker Demers said. But the numbers suggest the program could exceed lawmakers’ estimates of 7,500 students in the program next school year.

State leaders voice opposition to clause in proposed state budget capping Manchester School District aid

read more…: State leaders voice opposition to clause in proposed state budget capping Manchester School District aid

“The City of Manchester should not be the whipping child for lawmakers who need to find ways to balance the state budget. While I recognize that difficult choices need to be made, last minute changes that adversely affect the City need to be reconsidered and allow Mayor Ruais and the Board of School Committee more time to properly plan ahead to avoid drastic increases in property taxes on Manchester residents,” said Stephen. “I urge lawmakers to rethink this proposal and find other ways to put the final pieces of the biennial budget together that benefit Manchester residents and Granite Staters overall.”

Calling all Classmates: Manchester Memorial High School Class of 1985 Reunion set for September 6

read more…: Calling all Classmates: Manchester Memorial High School Class of 1985 Reunion set for September 6

The Manchester Memorial High School Class of 1985 will be celebrating its 40th reunion on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 5-9 p..m at the Oscar Barn Venue at 191 W. River Road in Hooksett. It will be an inside and outside (weather permitting) affair where attendees will enjoy music from the ’80s, delicious food, lawn games and reminiscing around a fire pit.

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