In June, I read one of the most encouraging reports about a safe return to campus since the start of the pandemic. It described how daycare programs that stayed open for essential workers have successfully avoided outbreaks. However, the measures needed for success; such as keeping children in “pods” of 8, and isolating pods from each […]
We’re living through history right now. This month’s post was originally about graduation season, but instead I’d like to talk about the role of schools and colleges in civic engagement. They help us learn how we fit into history, to listen and engage with other points of view, and to critically digest information – all […]
On May 8, the U.S. Jobs Report revealed an unemployment rate of 14.7 percent. It’s a bleak picture. So, what can a job seeker do? Pick Up High-Demand Skills It’s an obvious recommendation, but there really is a lot to choose from right now. You might have noticed the coding and web development boot camp […]
It’s an interesting time in education. As we all know, New Hampshire leaders have asked us to stay home through May 4 to slow the spread of COVID-19. This means keeping up with school online to the best of our abilities. Now, we’re all about a month in to our “new normal.” So, how’s it […]
As a parent of a 5 and a 3-year old, I’m already behind on the college savings timeline. We just started getting organized this winter, but I should have opened a 529A before picking out their names. Luckily, I spend my days working in a NH college, and I get to hear about the latest […]
STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — is everywhere we look. It is the computers we use, the phones in our pockets, the roads we drive on, the buildings we work in and the shows we binge on Netflix. Northern New England is a hub for innovation, and we have carved out our own […]
Change is a constant in New Hampshire education. I work at a New Hampshire community college, and we’re always evolving to accommodate new policy, technology, and new needs from the community. But one change I’m especially excited about is updating the idea of who “traditional” students are. For a long time, traditional college students were […]
The students at Inter-Lakes Middle High School are making a difference one pair of socks, one dollar and one hour of service at a time! Students in the freshman American and State Government class were asked on the first day of school: How will you make a difference this year in our community? Students reflected on […]
On January 5, 2020 New England College (NEC) will once again host College Convention. Since 2000, every four years, the college brings together college students from all over the country, and sometimes the world, for this once-in-a-lifetime political event to give the next generation of voters the opportunity to come face-to-face with the people, issues, and process that shape […]
Pursuing a college degree while working a full- or part-time job is more common than you think. Nearly 30 percent of undergraduate students in the U.S. are over the age of 25 and finishing a degree after entering the workforce. Balancing your career with college coursework introduces a range of complexities, both personal and financial; […]
