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ArchivesGrowing Pains at Manchester's Central HighBy Trish Anderton on Tuesday, June 4, 2002.As New Hampshire?s largest city gets bigger, its schools are experiencing some growing pains. Manchester schools struggle with aging buildings, overcrowding, and the challenges of educating a more diverse population. But officials say the ?melting-pot? quality of Manchester schools is also one of their strengths. As part of our series ?Manchester in Focus,? NHPR?s Trish Anderton toured the city?s largest and oldest high school. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Hospitals Hear Language ChangeBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, June 4, 2002.How many languages are spoken in Manchester? 15. 30. 72. It's a question without just one answer. But whatever the actual number, with that increase in non-English speakers, the city's social services face a growing demand for language assistance. And, as NHPR's Dan Gorenstein reports, health facilities, in particular, are finding that demand to be both costly and challenging. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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