FROM Virginia Department of Education 09/01/20 / Breaking News / Education / State Government /
Virginia Board of Education will hold a virtual public hearing on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 at 6 p.m. to solicit comments on the proposed 2020 Computer Technology Standards of Learning.
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FROM Fauquier County Public Schools 08/11/20 / Breaking News / Education / Health & Safety / Local Government / Warrenton /
Faced with insurmountable workforce issues, the Fauquier County School Board voted August 10 to move to a 100% virtual instructional model for all students through December. The first day of school remains August 24.
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FROM Virginia Board of Education 08/04/20 / Breaking News / Education / Money & Taxes / People & Places / State Government / Kids Konnection /
Standards of Quality outline the foundational instructional programs and support services all schools in Virginia must provide.
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BY Jan Davis, Observer Staff 06/16/20 / Education / Health & Safety / People & Places / Kids Konnection /
As our community and country struggle with the horrific death of Mr. George Floyd, many parents of children, teens and young adults are seeking concrete ways to talk, and act to heal the tremendous hurt and injustice done throughout American history. Four community educators, who teach college, elementary students and mentor young men are lending their voices and perspectives on how to be part of the solution. They include Dr. Michael Otaigbe, Roxanne Edwards, Liz Bush and Gil Knowles.
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FROM a University of Virginia news release 05/06/20 / Breaking News / Education / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
University of Virginia researchers are pioneering the use of focused ultrasound to defy the brain’s protective barrier so that doctors could deliver many treatments directly into the brain to that may revolutionize treatment for conditions from Alzheimer’s to epilepsy to brain tumors – and perhaps help repair the devastating damage caused by stroke.
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FROM Prince William County Government 04/22/20 / Education / Environment / Health & Safety / Just for Fun / Kids Konnection / Nature and the Outdoors /
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and while COVID-19 has everything locked down, there are still things people can do to celebrate the day.
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04/21/20 / Breaking News / Education / Money & Taxes / People & Places /
Step in Faith covering tuition plan applies to new full-time on-campus undergraduates and covers tuition after scholarships and grants, while students retain responsibility for their fees, housing, and meal plans.
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04/21/20 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Education / Environment / Good Eating / Local Government /
Are you thinking about starting a garden but are unsure where to start? Virginia Cooperative Extension says it can help remotely.
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