By the time the class was over, the students had a working Boston Tour App, featuring sites of interest including the Freedom Trail, Harvard University, the New England Aquarium, the U.S.S. Constitution and Fenway Park.
Now in its 16th year, the program helps students learning English as a Second Language develop skills in science and math.
Forum will bring together local and national experts to discuss healthy community initiatives in Manchester.
A round-up of news you can use from within NH’s medical industry.
Keynote speaker, DEKA electrical engineer Lauren Shumen, ecouraged recipients to try at least one computing course in college and gave examples of fields and careers they could pursue with their computing skills. With computing skills, she said, “you can do anything, and you belong here.”
The good news is that with proper planning and some foresight, families can both protect their assets and preserve government benefits through the development of what is known as Third-Party Special Needs Trust.
When I did my student teaching at a middle school in Manchester, I remember many days of feeling overwhelmed by the challenges some students faced. The onset of adolescence alone can be a turbulent time. Combine that with factors such as financial instability, trauma, mental health issues and lack of support systems, and it can become a nearly impossible time for youth to navigate successfully.
Each week, about 30 kids from the Manchester YMCA and 21st Century Community Learning Centers visit the lab to learn about various science-related topics. I keep the kids organized (making name tags, taking attendance, etc.) and the most important part . . . provide snacks. I can describe every day in one word: crazy! But, it is so much fun.
A winter storm watch is in effect for Sunday night in our area.
Get out your shovels, come on, get happy … for those of you who haven’t had enough of winter yet, that is.
When one first meets Laura Nelson, you’re immediately struck by her enthusiasm and good cheer. And once you engage her in conversation, you almost forget that this meeting is taking place in an infusion suite on the first floor of the Elliot Hospital.
Secure your trash barrels, bring in the cat and make sure you have a flashlight handy.
The mercury has found it’s spring-like groove, but the return to flip-flop weather is fleeting.
“Our official forecast for Manchester is 4.4 inches of snow, but you can safely say 3-5 inches before it’s over,” Pohl said, based on the most current storm track.
Beginning on Feb. 2 from 10 a.m.-noon over four weekends, STEM Docent volunteers will guide youth through the basics of mobile app development to help them build apps and change their world.
According to the National Weather Service snow should begin around the evening commute Tuesday and continue into Wednesday morning.
Traffic may be heavy at times.
Hunker down, prepare to shovel, and make sure you’ve got bread and milk… and know where to park and where NOT to park, or be towed.