Westfield State UniversityPresident, Ramon Torrecilha, joins Newsmakers to discuss accessibility and affordability of public higher education and the impact Westfield State in particular has on the Massachusetts economy and its students.
Interview recorded on September 12, 2017 at the Majestic Theater.
Hosted by: Nathan O'LearyProduced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team
For children to realize their full potential, the influence of caring adults can help them avoid risky behaviors and focus on academics. Eric Clemons’ guest is the Director of School Programs for Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters, Allison Holst-Grubbe.
Children’s Literacy Foundation provides free and inspiring literacy programs and brand-new books to low-income, at-risk, and rural children up to age 12 in almost 85% of the communities in New Hampshire and Vermont. Erika Nichols-Frazer talks about the impact of learning to read.
The pillars of the United Way are education, income and health. Green Mountain United Way Executive Director, Tawnya Kristen, joins Newsmaker to discuss initiatives improving the overall quality of life in the Vermont communities they serve
Teaching youth strong financial literacy skills, like how to live within a budget and how to handle credit, while they are young will prepare them for a future with financial success. Vermont Jump$tart Coalition Co-President, Nancy Zorn, explains.
The American Red Crossis the largest single supplier of blood and blood products in the U.S. and is also a first responder to 64,000 U.S. disasters each year. Kevin Mazuzan, Executive Director of the Vermont and New Hampshire Region joins Newsmakers.
Minimizing the summer slide is critical. BELL has created a comprehensive solution to deliver and measure evidence-based summer and research-based afterschool learning experiences. Lauren Sanchez Gilbert explains the power of expanded learning.
Link to Libraries has been assisting Western Mass. children and families create a culture of reading at home by donating books and creating supportive programs for ten years. Laurie Flynn, President of L2L, tells Comcast Newsmakers viewers how.
Boston Youth Sanctuary provides a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth ages 6-11 who have experienced traumatic events or circumstances in their lives. Founder and Executive Director, Jana Karp, and Eric Clemons discuss BYS programs.
Build BPS is a one billion dollar plan to modernize Boston Public Schools over the next decade and provide students with a 21st century education in a 21st century learning environment in order to succeed in a 21st century workforce.
Interview recorded on August 22, 2017 at Suffolk University. Hosted by Jenny Johnson.
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