ILC students who attend one of our MATC-affiliated classes visited the downtown campus today to get a glimpse of the different kinds of programs offered. Ron Harkins welcomed us into the tool and die shop where we learned about integrated ESL/machining programs for immigrants; students would like to see this kind of program started for…
A team of top-notch neurosurgeons explain how our brains work, a group of local police officers and urban teens find common ground — it’s all part of an ordinary extraordinary day at Neighborhood House. Dr. Arvind Ahuja, M.D. and associates offered teens hands-on exploration of brain anatomy, and a memorable ”bitter-sweet” experiment to learn which side of their mouth…
ILC Students celebrated winter – and for many, their first snow – with a visit to the Neighborhood House Nature Center in Dodge County. Nearly 40 students from Burma, Sudan, Somalia, Laos, and Haiti hiked in the woods, learned about (and tasted) maple sugar, found animal tracks, made snowballs, and sledded. Some will return on…
With spring just around the corner, NH kids are already getting their hands dirty planting seeds for tomatoes, peppers and other summer veggies. This year our Young Interpreters Group has also been involved, sowing seeds of understanding with their peers. Chosen for their maturity and leadership qualities, these select students from our University Kids Club (Ciera, Jahari,…