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Category: Education
Marshall Elementary School’s Cultural Heritage Night Sparks Controversy
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 […]
Virginia lawmakers look for ways to address rising mental health challenges
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 […]
Multicultural Night returns to Freedom Park High School
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.
Supreme Court won’t hear Thomas Jefferson admissions case
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 […]
TCI statement on money committee budget proposals
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 […]
FFMCareerEx applications are now open
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 […]
PWCCF announces micro-grants and scholarship opportunities
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.
Destigmatizing Career & Technical Education
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 […]
Prince William Little Theatre Presents Award-Winning Production “Stick Fly” by Lydia R.Diamond
Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) proudly announces the return of captivating theatrical performances to the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, Virginia. Following their remarkable success as the 2023 Broadway World Award Winner for Best Play for “The Westing Game,” PWLT embarks on yet another theatrical journey with “Stick Fly,” a compelling play by Lydia […]