by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Lawmakers are pushing to delay Virginia’s revised school accountability system, claiming it was rushed and lacks clarity. On Monday, a Senate subcommittee advanced legislation to postpone the system, which was revamped by the Board of Education under Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s direction to better measure school quality and student learning outcomes. […]
Courtesy of Word In Black When Donald John Trump takes the presidential oath of office for the second time, it will finalize an outcome that seemed improbable four years ago: the re-election of a twice-impeached insurrectionist and budding authoritarian who is now a convicted felon and purported sexual abuser. For MAGAland — Trump’s coalition of tech-bro billionaires, Christian evangelicals, […]
This article is supported by Purple Runway Domestic violence (DV) continues to devastate families and communities across Virginia. To combat this epidemic, Purple Runway supports the creation of a Domestic Violence Offender Registry through Virginia HB 1991, a vital tool to enhance public safety and accountability. Similar to the existing Sex Offender Registry, this registry […]
Sponsored by the Prince William Little Theatre The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Most of Virginia’s public universities and colleges are aware of student food insecurity at their institutions, according to a November survey conducted by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. 80% labeled on-campus food insecurity as a “somewhat” or “very problematic issue. The total number of college students experiencing food insecurity […]
Black Nurse Entrepreneurs (BNE), founded by visionary nurse entrepreneur Alvionna Brewster, MSN-Ed, RN in 2015, has recently grown its dynamic community to more than 23,000 African American nurses while providing a safe space for innovation, collaboration, and the pursuit of business success. This vibrant network continues to stand as a testament to the power of […]
by Jennifer Roberts, Conversations In the Community In December, Prince William County Public Schools will host a family engagement series. It is designed to give families an opportunity to learn more about their children’s schools and join in community.
Prince William County is seeking public comments on the Draft Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for the Homeless Navigation Center East project. This combined notice affirms that the proposed project will not have a significant environmental impact and outlines the county’s intention to request additional federal funding […]
Research shows that having books in the home has many benefits for children, including academic achievement, cultural awareness, and more. by Aziah Siid Experts have long considered reading the cornerstone of K-12 education. Besides helping practice literacy basics — letters, words, sentence structure — and helping shape school readiness, books can unlock a child’s imagination, […]
by Prince William Human Rights Office The Prince William County Human Rights Commission is once again accepting nominations for its Universal Human Rights Day Awards. These awards recognize people in the community who have made significant contributions in fostering equality and advancing human rights for all people in Prince William County. All submissions are due […]
