Nationwide — Award-winning middle school teacher Keziah Finney and her husband, James, are the creators of Lyrical Math, an innovative curriculum that connects hip-hop culture with math. It is a research-based and data-proven math intervention program that builds confidence and mastery for students. Based in Wilmington, Delaware, Mrs. Finney is a Certified Mathematics and Science Teacher with […]
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by John Reid Manassas, VA – Marshall Elementary School recently hosted a Cultural Heritage Night on February 22, organized by the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and a dedicated Black parent, with a focus on Black history and the significant contributions of Black inventors. The event included a Living Black Wax Museum and captivating cultural performances, but […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury After a handful of Democratic-backed bills aimed at addressing the rise in behavioral issues in schools died last session, lawmakers are pushing forward legislation to improve mental health services by dedicating additional funding to the issue, encouraging schools to set up telehealth services for students and focusing teacher mental health training […]
by John Reid On Friday, March 1, Freedom Park High School will host their 2nd Annual Culture Night. Similar to last year’s event, the student-led program will showcase the county’s diverse communities through a variety of performances. Please visit their page for more details.
by Nathaniel Cline, Virgnia Mercury An admissions policy adopted by the Fairfax County School Board in 2020 to promote greater diversity at the elite Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will remain in place after the U.S. Supreme Court opted not to take up a case challenging it brought forward by a coalition […]
by The Commonwealth Institute Richmond, Va — Ashley C. Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement regarding the proposed budgets from the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations committees: “Today, Virginia’s legislative money committees rejected the worst of Governor Youngkin’s tax package, which would have […]
The Prince William County Department of Facilities & Fleet Management seeks 12 high school students and 4 college students to participate in the 2024 FFM Summer Career Exploration Program, “FFMCareerEx.” FFMCareerEx is an immersive job shadowing experience held July 8, 2024, through July 19, 2024. Must be a Prince William County resident. Complete qualification requirements […]
by John Reid The Prince William County Community Foundation, who was recently honored at the Human Rights Day Celebration, is providing both educators and students scholarships and micro-grant opportunities: Please visit their website for more details on the application process.
by John Reid On Thursday, February 15, the Prince William Committee of 100 will host a gathering at Don Jose’s Kitchen in Manassas to discuss the stigmas of Career and Technical Education. Among the speakers will be Tara Eason, CTE Coordinator of Manassas City Public Schools and Zuzana Steen, Academic and Community Relations Director of […]
