When you look back on your high school education, what do you remember most? Was it the boring, mundane lectures? Or was it the days you got to get out of the classroom and explore the world around you first-hand? … Continue reading The Benefits of a Hands-On High School Education
Every child is different and has their own unique experiences, preferences, challenges, and personality traits. That is why certain learning philosophies and classroom environments tend to have a deeper impact for certain children. As a parent, you want to ensure … Continue reading The Emerging Reggio Emilia Philosophy & What it Can Mean for Children
Parents love the idea of having their children attend a magnet school – in addition to their many benefits, magnet schools give children the opportunity to attend a theme-based school with hands-on learning approaches. That said, parents searching for the … Continue reading What to Look for in a Greater Hartford Magnet School
The following is a message that Mark Scheinberg, president of Goodwin College, shared with his students, faculty, and staff on October 30, 2018: To the Goodwin College Community, In thinking of what to say about the most recent episodes of … Continue reading We are making a difference. We have to.
Goodwin College will once again participate in Foodshare’s “Turkey + 30” campaign, allowing individuals to support local families in need during the holiday season. A collection is scheduled for Thursday, November 15, 2018, from 8 am to 12 pm, in … Continue reading Goodwin College Partners with Foodshare, BioSafe Systems for Turkey Drive
With all the different educational options out there, it can seem overwhelming to make the right educational choice for your child. As a parent, you may be asking: What type of learning environment will they excel in academically? What type … Continue reading How Do Magnet Schools Work?
Providing children with the resources they need to succeed is a top priority for most parents. Those resources come in all different forms, but one of those valuable resources is a solid learning environment in which children can learn and … Continue reading What is Reggio Emilia, and How Can it Benefit Your Child?
The teenage years are some of the most crucial and influential years for adolescents. It’s a period in their lives in which they will mature physically, mentally, and emotionally, and start making the transition into adulthood. As they gain traction … Continue reading Should You Choose a STEM Magnet School for Your Teen?
Goodwin College has been selected by the United States Department of Education to receive a Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) CFDA # 84.031A grant, designed to help eligible institutions of higher education become self-sufficient and expand their capacity to serve low-income … Continue reading Goodwin Receives SIP Grant for “Milestone” Strategy
Goodwin College Student Engagement Coordinator Vanessa Pergolizzi was a 2017 member of Leadership Greater Hartford’s (LGH) Quest Program. Part of Quest participants’ yearlong commitment is to research community needs and to focus their energies on finding solutions, often in partnership … Continue reading LimeBike “Dockless Bike Share” Comes to Hartford
Goodwin College and LEARN, a Regional Educational Service Center based in Old Lyme, have announced the appointment of Craig Drezek as the Assistant Superintendent of Magnet Schools for Goodwin College, effective October 1, 2018. Drezek’s 23 years of experience in … Continue reading Goodwin College and LEARN Appoint Assistant Superintendent of Magnet Schools
Dozens of state and local officials, teachers, parents, and students gathered on August 28 to celebrate the new expansion of Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin College. This officially brings the entire Riverside community together, uniting all Pre-K through Grade 5 … Continue reading Gov. Malloy Among Guests as Riverside Magnet School Opens New Doors
Connecticut professor Brittney L. Yancy was recently announced as a United State of Women Ambassador as part of a new program to train and equip women to take action for gender equality in their communities. The United State of Women’s … Continue reading CT Professor Brittney Yancy Selected as United State of Women Ambassador
Goodwin College wishes to announce that it will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Associate Nursing Program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). You are invited to meet the site visit team and share … Continue reading Goodwin Hosts ACEN Site Review
In its July 9, 2018, edition, Vision Monday included Goodwin College’s director of Vision Care Technology, Maryann Santos, on its list of Women of Influence. Established in 1987 and with a current print readership of 20,000 influential retail buyers, Vision … Continue reading Maryann Santos Recognized Among “Women of Influence”
“It’s a good day.” Ordinarily, that would be one of those off-hand remarks like “nice weather,” but it’s clear that in Katrina LaChance’s world a “good day” means a lot more. Katrina’s first encounter with Goodwin College began in 2002 … Continue reading “It’s a Good Day”: Personal Challenges Inspire Goodwin Graduate to Help Others
A new agreement between Goodwin College and AARP is making college education more affordable for AARP members. Beginning July 1, 2018, AARP members are eligible to receive a 25% tuition scholarship toward non-selective academic degree programs at Goodwin. Non-selective programs … Continue reading Lifelong Learning: Goodwin College and AARP Collaborate to Offer Scholarships to Members
On April 5, 2018, the Goodwin College Career Services team presented its annual Career Fair, this year hosted in a new, larger space at Goodwin’s Business and Manufacturing Center on Pent Road in East Hartford. Traffic was brisk throughout the … Continue reading 2018 Career Fair Sees Increased Participation to Support College Mission
