As the 2020-21 Prince William County School year is a few weeks away from starting, one long-term tenure will be coming to an end next year. On Thursday Prince William County Schools Superintendent Steven Walts announced that he will retire at the end of the 2020-21 school year. An official announcement was made this […]
The civil rights movement has been championed by several front-line figures. However, it is the work on thousands of others whose names are not in the spotlight that changed the course of history. That describes the life of the Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray (1910-1985). Born in Baltimore, Anna Pauli Murray spent the early years of […]
Recently we interviewed Prince William County School Board Vice Chairwoman Loree Williams on the questions that parents and students face as a new school year begins later this month. Also, we were joined by Mr. JB Akbar of Freedom High School who provided an introduction to Canvas, the online system that students will be using […]
The Prince William Education Association (PWEA) announced on Monday that local activist, educator, and former candidate for Supervisor, Maggie Hansford will be serving as the associations next president. PWEA is the largest teacher association in Virginia, and it’s mission is dedicated to advancing quality instruction and curriculum, adequate funding, and excellent working conditions for Prince […]
Editor’s note: Each week the PW Perspective will be showcasing the pioneers, innovators and history makers that you don’t often read about in textbooks. As more stories are coming out that Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden is slated to name his potential Vice President this week, we thought we’d take a look back at pioneer […]
Editor’s note: Each week the PW Perspective will be showcasing the pioneers, innovators and history makers that you don’t often read about in textbooks. America often celebrates the heroes who made great sacrifices to change the course of history, but at the same time forgets their forerunners. While many know of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther […]
During March of this year the Prince William County Board of Supervisors received $41 million in federal grant aid as a result of The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This funding was intended to help cover expenses related to the pandemic. On June 26th Prince William County School Board Chairman At-Large, Dr. […]
For decades the National Collegiate Athletic Association has profited in the realm of billions from their student-athletes’ exploits on the gridiron, hardwood or diamond. In some cases, the institution would limit their ability to receive any compensation, or outright eliminating it altogether, leveling stiff penalties, such as in the case of former Memphis center James Wiseman. […]
Earlier this week, the PW Perspective discussed how the Phase 3 proposed plan for re-opening the Prince William County Public Schools in Fall of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic was not the most protective plan of its staff and students. Wednesday night at the Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center in Manassas, hundreds of supporters came […]
Prince William County Public Schools face a difficult decision on July 15, 2020 on whether to proceed with Phase 3 reopening plans. It is our belief that schools should not move forward with Phase 3 for fall 2020-21. Our concerns lay first with our students, teachers, support staff, and parents. At PW Perspective, we have […]
