Back in November the Prince William County School Board added four additional holidays to the 2021-2022 school calendar, including the following: Rosh Hashanah on September 7, 2021; Yom Kippur on September 16, 2021; Diwali on November 4, 2021; and Eid al Fitr on May 3, 2022. Last month, Governor Northam announced the formation of a […]
Even before the pandemic, there has always been a dearth in regards to the hiring of Black educators in the classroom. Despite the best efforts of programs offered by the Virginia Department of Education, there is still a challenge with the training and preparation for a more diverse field. Earlier today the Center for Black […]
Funding will support targeted initiatives to address pandemic-related learning loss RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced $62.7 million in Virginia LEARNS Education Recovery grants to help school divisions expand and implement targeted initiatives to address learning loss among Virginia students as they continue to recover from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. “Over the past year, […]
During Teacher Appreciation Week, we honor those educators who have done amazing things in the classroom. This week’s episode honors Dr. Sarah Calveric, Superintendent of Caroline County Schools. Dr. Calveric holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Special Education from the State University of New York at Geneseo, a Master’s Degree in Administration […]
Next week, May 3-7, is Teacher Appreciation Week. Based on a recent report by the Virginia Department of Education, however, it will be harder to appreciate a position that is rapidly declining within the Commonwealth. The VDOE data shows that there are more than 1,000 available openings, and it has only increased since the pandemic […]
“State of Babies Yearbook: 2021” shows growing disparities for young children and their families due to COVID-19 pandemic New data released in the State of Babies Yearbook: 2021 shows that Virginia ranks in the second-to-last tier for babies. Voices for Virginia’s Children – the commonwealth’s leading policy and advocacy organization for children – joins the report’s author, ZERO TO […]
On this Earth Day when the country takes time to recognize those who are working to provide a healthier planet, Prince William County schools were awarded for their efforts. Today, Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane congratulated PWCS for earning the U.S. Department of Education’s 2021 Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Award. The Northern Virginia […]
Individuals who once participated in the Prince William Adult Day Health Care have missed their friends and the activities since COVID-19 suspended their ability to attend the program every day. Still, staff at the Adult Day Health Care try to see to it that their clients remain engaged. “The Adult Day Health Care has […]
(Source: Black News) In the progression of their own success stories, four businesses have teamed together to pay it forward to the next generation of Black leaders. CEO Wesley Jacques of BlueDrem Media & Marketing Services, Lauren and Zevi Lacey, Founders of Urban Business Directory, Gia Mac, CEO of Infinite 7 and Ashley Johnson, Owner of the Vegan Chef Ash brand […]
Families with household income of up to 85 percent of the state median income with children five and younger now eligible to receive subsidies Governor Ralph Northam yesterday announced that an additional $203.6 million in federal stimulus funds and expanded eligibility criteria for the Child Care Subsidy Program will help further stabilize Virginia’s early childhood […]
