Education

Many local organizations are in desperate need of support this week as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread throughout the Merrimack Valley.

This week on The 495: Restauranteur, columnist and world traveler Scott Plath – Founder of the Stone Hospitality Group which includes Cobblestones of Lowell and Moonstones … and something new coming soon!

Did you know that the world’s strongest man lived right here in the Valley? Cyprien-Noé (Louis) Cyr apparently got his strength from his mother’s side.

People helping people during the COVID-19 pandemic are some of the highlights in this week’s ‘Noteworthy.’ Plus, some regular news to keep you going.

Today’s guest on The 495 was Linda Shottes Bouchard, executive director of the SHED Children’s Campus, a nature-based educational program.

University of Massachusetts Lowell’s sustainability initiative program looks to change the world beyond the walls of the university.

%%excerpt%% The educational programs at SHED Children’s Campus in Andover have been evolving since the nonprofit’s beginnings in 1984.

For Ingrid Hess, an author-illustrator and assistant professor at UMass Lowell, an ethical mission has long been intertwined with her work.

Meet Delia Duran-Clark of the Mill Cities Leadership Institute. Embedded in her nature is a desire to reach out and connect to others.

While beautifying public spaces is a visible example of Project LEARN, the organization helps students build skills for the classroom, workplace and beyond.

Behind the Custom MMIC Women in Engineering Scholarships, presented in partnership with Greater Lowell Community Foundation.

Lazarus House Ministries provides multiple options to help families and individuals find a path out of poverty and homelessness.