by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Virginia’s 23 community colleges will be required to ensure all of their programs and practices comply with federal regulations to ensure everyone is treated fairly and equally, ending policies that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. The decision by the Virginia Community College System’s State Board is in response to President […]
By: Zayd Hamid, contributing writer for the PW Perspective For the twelfth consecutive year, George Mason University students met with Virginia legislators to advocate for their and their university’s budget priorities. Mason Lobbies 2025 occurred on February 12th, but due to weather complications, it happened virtually rather than in Richmond. Despite the weather complications, George […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury With the federal government attempting to shut down the Department of Education, Virginia is now considering how the move will impact operations in the commonwealth. State Democrats and some parents and advocates have expressed concern with President Donald Trump’s signing on Thursday of the executive order directing U.S. Secretary of […]
by Prince William Office of Communications and Engagement In response to the recent federal workforce reductions, Prince William County has launched a comprehensive online resource page to assist those affected. The page provides information on employment opportunities, career support, workforce training, housing and financial counseling, food security and mental health services. Prince William County is […]
by National Council of Negro Women Centreville, Virginia – The New Dominion Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NDS-NCNW) is awarding four scholarship opportunities to graduating high school seniors in our service area, which includes the counties of western Fairfax, western Prince William, Loudoun, and Fauquier. Students who are interested in viewing the […]
by Zayd Hamid As the Virginia General Assembly session progresses, George Mason University students are preparing for their annual advocacy day to Richmond on February 12th. Since 2013, they have met with legislators to share their higher education experiences in support of GMU’s priorities. Kaylee Fernandez, the lead student organizer for Mason Lobbies 2025, underscores […]
Nationwide — The 3E Program for Social Justice and Change is thrilled to announce that enrollment for its Winter 2025 semester is now open. This self-paced online U.S. History course uniquely integrates African American and BIPOC histories, offering parents a transformative educational opportunity that fosters Ethics, Empathy, and Empowerment. The semester begins on February 17, 2025, with early […]
by Quintessa Williams, Word in Black In the first days of his second term, Donald Trump wasted no time keeping a campaign promise to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, via executive order, across federal agencies. With the stroke of a pen, he closed DEI offices, laid off staff, and rolled back attempts to level […]
Pilot program advances to Senate Education Committee as debate heats over alternatives to suspensions and expulsions. by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Lawmakers are pushing for a groundbreaking pilot program at eight Virginia schools to transform school discipline by replacing punishment-first approaches with restorative practices aimed at racial disparities and supporting students. Black students and students […]
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. […]
