Recently we interviewed Prince William County School Board Vice Chairwoman Loree Williams on the questions that parents and students face as a new school year begins later this month. Also, we were joined by Mr. JB Akbar of Freedom High School who provided an introduction to Canvas, the online system that students will be using in the interim.
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury U.S. Education Department suggests permanently altering Public Service Loan Forgiveness, income-based repayment programs Lawmakers and education advocates fear changes to student aid programs being solicited by the U.S. Department of Education, including altering Public Service Loan Forgiveness and income-based repayment plans, could hurt students, especially the neediest seeking support to […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury The U.S. Department of Education is putting Virginia schools on notice, warning they could lose federal funding and face further investigation if they fail to comply with parental rights laws. On Friday, the department directed Virginia and other states to submit documentation proving compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act […]