“State of Babies Yearbook: 2021” shows growing disparities for young children and their families due to COVID-19 pandemic New data released in the State of Babies Yearbook: 2021 shows that Virginia ranks in the second-to-last tier for babies. Voices for Virginia’s Children – the commonwealth’s leading policy and advocacy organization for children – joins the report’s author, ZERO TO […]
On this Earth Day when the country takes time to recognize those who are working to provide a healthier planet, Prince William County schools were awarded for their efforts. Today, Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane congratulated PWCS for earning the U.S. Department of Education’s 2021 Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Award. The Northern Virginia […]
Workshop aimed at helping to curb debt and overspending Woodbridge, Va — The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Prince William County Chapter, Inc. (NCBW-PWCC), announced today that its fifth financial literacy workshop will focus on money management. Led by financial expert Xavier Epps, this workshop will dive into financial strategies to help participants and […]
“By nurturing classroom communities where students feel an abundance of care, we create conditions that keep students present, participating, & engaged in teaching and learning.” – Dr. Zachary Scott Robbins Dr. Robbins’ vision for education is more than just meeting academic standards; it’s about developing environments that fosters personal growth as well as skill acquisition […]
(Source: Black News) In the progression of their own success stories, four businesses have teamed together to pay it forward to the next generation of Black leaders. CEO Wesley Jacques of BlueDrem Media & Marketing Services, Lauren and Zevi Lacey, Founders of Urban Business Directory, Gia Mac, CEO of Infinite 7 and Ashley Johnson, Owner of the Vegan Chef Ash brand […]
During the month of April, Voices for Virginia’s Children, an organization that advocates for equity and opportunity for the state’s youth, will be hosting a pair of events dedicated to dealing with racism. On April 15th at 12:00pm, their Racial Truth & Reconciliation Coalition will be hosting their monthly meeting. They have invited the newly […]
Families with household income of up to 85 percent of the state median income with children five and younger now eligible to receive subsidies Governor Ralph Northam yesterday announced that an additional $203.6 million in federal stimulus funds and expanded eligibility criteria for the Child Care Subsidy Program will help further stabilize Virginia’s early childhood […]
Based on recent reports from Prince William County school staff, middle and high school students are failing two or more classes at elevated rates. While the number of students failing from the first to the second quarter is typical, it is higher than usual, with approximately 26.3% of students in this quarter failing two or […]
Governor Ralph Northam today signed legislation creating his signature “Get Skilled, Get a Job, Give Back” initiative, or “G3” program, which makes tuition-free community college available to low- and middle-income students who pursue jobs in high-demand fields. The G3 program includes $36 million to cover tuition, fees, and books and provide wraparound support for eligible […]
Denver real estate broker Michelle Thomas remembers well her early days growing up in North Aurora, a rough part of the Denver, Colorado metro area, that includes East Colfax Avenue. Stretching 26.5 miles, it’s the longest commercial street in the United States, but it and the surrounding area is best-known by natives, for longstanding squalid […]
