by Ken Danford | Apr 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Today, on a breezy Sunday afternoon amidst my various activities, I received an email that DOGE is canceling North Star’s Americorps program with six weeks to go. I am outraged on behalf of our Americorps Service Volunteer, our local Dial/SELF Americorps Program, and...
by Ken Danford | Dec 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
On Tuesday, November 26, North Star staff and teens conducted the 29th Bake-a-thon, making pies for the Amherst Survival Center’s Community Thanksgiving meal. We continue to value our alliance with that important local organization. Many of you may have received the...
by Ken Danford | Oct 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Emerging School Models conference hosted by the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. The main theme was sharing the enormous growth of microschools since the pandemic, and the influence of Education Savings Accounts on...
by Ken Danford | Jun 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
As the final moments of our year wind down, we are learning that three Core Staff members are moving on to fresh adventures. We celebrate what each of them has given to our community, and we wish them all the best on the next phase of their lives. We will miss each...
by Ken Danford | Jun 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
We lost a valued member of the community last month when Dan Bouquillon passed away. Dan was an alum who also was serving on our Board of Directors this year. I attended his funeral service and burial last week, and there was a chance to say a few words. In summary,...
by Ken Danford | Apr 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
I have continued my reading, listening, and talking about Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) through the past month, and I remain convinced we are at the beginning of a revolution that will change the landscape of education in the United States. Nearly 25 states have...
