by Quintessa Williams Without school-based support, Black students face greater emotional distress, academic declines, and rising suicide risks. Research shows that suicide rates among Black youth have climbed by nearly 37% over the past five years, with Black teens now reporting higher attempt rates than their white and Hispanic peers. At the same time, Black and Native […]
The following announcement is by Potomac Shores Future Leaders DEAR FUTURE LEADERS! Ready to Level Up Your Leadership Game? Join us for the Empowering the Next Generation Youth Leadership Conference 2025 – where ideas ignite, leaders are born, and fun is guaranteed! Date: May 31, 2025 Location: Potomac Shores Middle School Who: Middle and High School Students (Grades 6–12) Parents […]
By: Zayd Hamid, Contributing Writer for the PW Perspective Last week, the House Education & Workforce Committee submitted its initial reconciliation bill portion proposal, which includes a restructuring of the student loan system and widespread cuts to programs administered by the Department of Education (ED). The bill follows a directive given by the House Budget […]
By: Hannah Townley and Ambassador (ret.) Richard D. Kauzlarich The GMU Center for Energy and Science Policy’s Annual Energy Forum has a clear takeaway: the AI revolution cannot succeed without a parallel clean energy transition. As students of public policy, global commerce, and security engaged with speakers from industry, academia, and government, the day made […]
by Jennifer Roberts On April 29th, 2025, members of the Luther Jackson High School Alumni Association hosted “Luther Jackson High School and the Black Experience” at Annandale’s George Mason Library. Louvenia Johnson, Camille Washington Brown, Barbara Carter Wilks and Ronald Reeves (Bruno), all members of the alumni association spoke fondly about their experiences as students […]
Najah Roberts, a trailblazer in the cryptocurrency space and the owner of the first Black woman-owned brick-and-mortar Bitcoin Bank, has released a groundbreaking new book, Queens in Crypto: A Black Woman’s Guide to Ruling Digital Assets. This powerful guide is designed to give African American women access to the wealth-building opportunities that are evolving in the […]
by Prince William County Communications Last year’s first-ever Lit Con was a huge success, helping to introduce thousands of people to graphic novels and manga. Prince William Public Libraries is excited to bring Lit Con back from April 21–May 4. This year’s Lit Con will once again celebrate and feature these genres with programs, activities, and […]
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 Mayor Derrick R. Wood Picture this. It’s a Saturday morning in Dumfries. You stroll down a reimagined Main Street—lined with small businesses and brightened by public art. A local bakery is setting out fresh pastries while a vendor booth offers handmade soaps and crafts. Kids skip past you, heading for the waterfront trail where […]
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 […]
