Education officials in Virginia have made addressing the student achievement gap a top priority in Virginia after standardized test results showed statewide declines. Virginia’s pass rates, which are calculated from the Standards of Learning and Virginia Alternate Assessment Program tests, showed that all students performed better in 2021-22, when districts had returned to in-person learning, […]
Trends and statistics statewide and for all 132 school divisions RICHMOND, VA – Virginia’s school funding policies fail to meet the needs of students, placing heavy burdens on local governments to try to make up the difference, which all but guarantees inequitable outcomes depending on where a student lives. That is the unavoidable conclusion of TCI’s new […]
by Jennifer Roberts, Founder of Conversations in the Community Whether we are excited about the start of a new school year or bemoaning the end of summer vacation, the new school year is upon us. As the days continue to shorten and swimming pools begin to close, our attention shifts to the more disciplined life […]
“Do what is right, not what is easy nor what is popular.” Roy T. Bennett, author Human nature teaches us to take the path of least resistance, which in most cases means to avoid facing insurmountable odds. For 18-year-old Jaylen Custis, however, facing those odds is his comfort zone. The recent Forest Park High School […]
Voices for Virginia’s Children to host more than 1,000 Virginians at virtual racial justice conference RICHMOND — Voices for Virginia’s Children will host its third annual celebration of Racial Truth and Reconciliation Week (RTRW), August 22-27. The week-long, free event offers online connections and professional development opportunities. Virtual sessions throughout the week will encourage participants to reflect on their […]
by Tracy Blake Name one primary system in nation that has not been used for, cut with, and is currently a mechanism for racism. Lending, housing, healthcare, education, policing, etc., all have been used for, cut with, and are currently a mechanism for racism. Critical race theory is an academic concept that is more than […]
Since its inception in 2004, Freedom High School in Woodbridge has established itself as an institution of higher education while excelling in a multitude of academic and athletic endeavors. Moreover, the school has also been a pillar in the community through its service to others and meeting the needs where necessary. This standard of excellence […]
Meet Mandy Bowman, the founder and CEO of the Official Black Wall Street (OBWS) app. In 2017, when she was 27, she quit her corporate job as a social media manager at Essence to start her own empire. Now, at just 32 years old, she is using her brand to give away $25,000 in grants to Black entrepreneurs. This […]
Throughout the past few years, the Virginia Black Business Directory has been the ultimate resource in providing Black-owned businesses a space where they can be showcased. It has given potential consumers an opportunity to support the culture in a manner similar to how predominantly Black populated communities did in decades past. This weekend at the […]
The Prince William County Department of Development Services has selected Mandi Spina as its new Deputy Director. Ms. Spina has nearly 10 years of experience supporting the Department in increasingly senior roles. She previously served as Senior Human Resources and Administration Analyst. “We are delighted to congratulate Ms. Spina on her new role. Her expansive […]
