Holiday Help

Resources available when holidays are not happy

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health, Milford Headline Story

The holidays are a time when many families come together to celebrate with gifts, comfort foods and laughter. However, for some, the holidays may not be filled with pleasant memories. Domestic violence and suicides increase during the holidays while many are dealing with grief, loss or homelessness. On average, police interventions related to domestic violence rise by 20 percent in …

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Retired USAF veteran writes suicide prevention book

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Even before she deployed to Iraq, Melissa LeGates suffered from depression. The daughter of an alcoholic father, LeGates explained that she was diagnosed with “depression of family origin.” “My father actually did escape alcoholism at the end of his life, which was a blessing to see. So, I had been going to therapists because I always knew you had to …

Learning Collab officials are hoping to get all districts to vote on their involvement in their October board meetings.

Board hears details on Equity and Inclusion efforts in MSD

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Dr. Brittany Hazzard, Supervisor of Equity and Support Services provided to students to the Milford School District Board of Education. Dr. Hazzard provided a definition of educational equity and what an inclusive educational environment meant. Educational equity means that each child receives what they need to develop their full academic and social potential. And their potential is our goal. Our …