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ArchivesEducation Sec'y Paige is Serious About NCLBBy Jon Greenberg on Friday, May 2, 2003.The state is moving steadily closer to compliance with the new federal education law known as No Child Left Behind. The law provides the state with millions of dollars in new money for schools. But it also holds schools accountable for the higher test scores that money is intended to produce. Federal Education Secretary Rod Paige spoke with NHPR’s Jon Greenberg about the new law. Paige talked about the widespread concern that the federal government will not give states enough money to pay for No Child Left Behind. He says even in tight fiscal times, the White House has added one billion dollars to support local schools. listen:
 When Kids Push Your ButtonsBy Trish Anderton on Friday, May 2, 2003.This new book explores breaking the unhealthy patterns that form when kids push buttons and parents respond with anger and frustration. Trish's guest is Bonnie Harris, author of When Your Kids Push Your Buttons: And What You Can Do About It listen:
Manchester VoicesBy John Walters on Friday, May 2, 2003.20 years ago, Lisa Wolf took over a small chorus in Central New Hampshire. Today the Manchester Choral Society has grown to have more than 70 members and stands as one of the regions finest choral organizations. Lisa joins John to talk about her career in music, her upcoming concert and the power of singing in a large group. The MCS is performing the Bach Mass in B minor this weekend, a piece that has not been heard in this state in recent history. Performances are at St Marie's Church in Manchester, Saturday, May 3 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 4 at 4:00 p.m. For more information http://www.mcsnh.org/mcs2.html listen:
IBA: Important Bird AreaBy Iain MacLeod on Friday, May 2, 2003.Iain talks about a new program that helps indentify important habitat for resident and visiting birds. IBA, or Important Bird Area is an international project that is just being introduced in New Hampshire. Learn more at http://www.ceinfo.unh.edu/forestry/documents/NHIBA.htm listen:
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