Governor Ralph Northam today signed legislation creating his signature “Get Skilled, Get a Job, Give Back” initiative, or “G3” program, which makes tuition-free community college available to low- and middle-income students who pursue jobs in high-demand fields. The G3 program includes $36 million to cover tuition, fees, and books and provide wraparound support for eligible […]
In 1969 a new television program entered our living rooms that became the gold standard for children’s educational programming as Sesame Street debuted. The show not only educated children but also went on to address some of the more difficult topics that families often struggled to talk with their children about, such as when a […]
At the March 24, 2021, School Board meeting, the School Board will appoint the new superintendent to replace Dr. Steven Walts upon his retirement June 30, 2021. After a nationwide search, including input from recruiting firm BWP and Associates as well as from surveys by the community, the new superintendent will be revealed during the […]
How the new service addresses educational inequities for Black and Hispanic students Governor Ralph Northam today announced the launch of a new free advising service to assist Virginia students and families applying for financial aid and help address the COVID-19 related decline in completion rates of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. […]
A panel of education leaders tasked with envisioning an equitable school system for Virginia’s Black students has offered recommendations it believes will give those students better access to advanced classes and promote teacher diversity, among other improvements. The African American Superintendent’s Advisory Council, a group of educators formed in September, found that in the 2018-19 […]
Governor, state officials visit schools across the Commonwealth to highlight safe return to classroom instruction Governor Ralph Northam today released preliminary guidance for how K-12 schools, as well as colleges and universities, may safely hold in-person graduation and commencement events this spring. These tentative plans have been reviewed with education officials and are expected to […]
National Association for Family Child Care supports $50 billion investment that will stabilize the sector The U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package to stabilize the economy and help millions of families struggling in the pandemic. The legislation was signed today by President Biden, a day […]
Yesterday My Natural Me’s Liletta Harlem hosted a virtual event dedicated to Women’s History Month and changemakers of the past, present and future. They discuss the following issues: What can you do to be a history maker? How do you show up consistently? Overcoming negative biases and changing the game in the process! They discuss […]
Family and Children Advocate organization Voices for Virginia’s Children has continued to fight for the protection of children statewide through its many projects. From addressing racism in the foster care system to providing resources for children during the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been front and center to ensure that youth across the Commonwealth are given […]
Bill Will Allow Students An Excused Absence to Participate in Civic Event Last week the PW Perspective covered the proposed legislation that would allow for middle and high school students to have a one school day-long excused absence per school year to engage in a civic or political event. Yesterday, the Virginia Senate passed Senator […]
