Westminster, VT – You’re encouraging kids to play online games in a classroom? You’ve got to be kidding! Ben Weiner, who serves as the main guide to the SmartLab at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children, is quite serious about making things fun. He shared his enthusiasm for teaching with games at this … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Educator Takes Gaming To The Next Level
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Kurn Hattin Homes for Children Announces Staff Appointments and Recognition
Kurn Hattin Homes for Children is pleased to announce new staff additions and special recognition during the second quarter of 2024. These actions represent a continuous focus on developing and strengthening the team that provides valuable services to the children who live and learn at the … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Homes for Children Announces Staff Appointments and Recognition
Ashuelot Concerts Brings Classical Music Across the River to Kurn Hattin Homes for Children
Before the 2023-2024 Kurn Hattin Homes’ academic year came to a close in June, students and staff were treated to a stellar performance by Ashuelot Concerts, a non-profit organization that offers schools the unique opportunity to bring music education and live classical music from some of the … [Read more...] about Ashuelot Concerts Brings Classical Music Across the River to Kurn Hattin Homes for Children
Kurn Hattin Homes Exhibits Non-Traditional Artwork in the Keene ArtWalk
At 34 years and counting, the Keene ArtWalk is the city’s longest running community event. The annual exhibition, which features submissions from area artists and students, offers an opportunity for experienced and burgeoning creatives to share their artwork with a public audience. For the second … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Homes Exhibits Non-Traditional Artwork in the Keene ArtWalk
A Great Day at Kurn Hattin Homes!
On May 18, 2024, alumni, family, friends, and supporters from as far back as 1948 gathered on the Westminster campus to celebrate the annual Kurn Hattin Day and Alumni Meeting. Culminating a year of Dreaming Big, students presented a top-notch musical performance, including outstanding voice and … [Read more...] about A Great Day at Kurn Hattin Homes!
Music to their ears: Lisa Bianconi at Kurn Hattin Homes
Article written by Gordon Hayward, Brattleboro Reformer Lisa (Patno) Bianconi was born in Rutland in 1963. In 1981 she graduated from high school there, having been deeply engaged in music, band choir, and debate and athletics. Four years later she earned a Bachelor’s degree in music education … [Read more...] about Music to their ears: Lisa Bianconi at Kurn Hattin Homes
Kurn Hattin Homes Wraps up 2023-2024 Career Awareness Program with a Visit to Len-Tex Corporation
In May of 2023, when Don Lennon, Len-Tex Corporation Founder and President, invited Kurn Hattin Homes’ middle school students to visit his company in N. Walpole, little did he realize that the experience would launch a new program that would be interwoven with the Homes’ academic curriculum. That’s … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Homes Wraps up 2023-2024 Career Awareness Program with a Visit to Len-Tex Corporation
Spring Garden & Greenhouse Learning
In our greenhouse and in our garden, the Kurn Hattin Homes’ children are learning the importance of sustainability, the value of persistent work, and the sweet rewards of patience. … [Read more...] about Spring Garden & Greenhouse Learning