On Monday Immigration and Customs Enforcement put out a press release stating that there will be adjustments to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) for the Fall 2020 semester. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students that are on either an F-1 or M-1 visa cannot take a full online course load and remain in […]
Ever since Governor Northam closed all K-12 public schools on March 23 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the question on the minds of every educator, parent and student was when would they re-open. Now faced with the reality of returning to the classroom after it was announced that Virginia would enter Phase Three this week, […]
The calls for change have been heard, and tonight the Prince William County School Board answered. As a result, there have been two major changes to schools in Manassas during the June 29th limited meeting. The first was the controversial name of Stonewall Jackson Middle School to be re-named Unity Braxton Middle School, to honor […]
This evening the Prince William County School Board announced that the name of the middle school Stonewall Jackson Middle School has been re-named Unity Braxton Middle School. The decision was made during a June 29th meeting of the PWCSB to honor Celestine and Carroll Braxton, respectively. After weeks of debate over the controversial name, there […]
During this pandemic it was a challenging time for students and parents alike, as they had to adjust to a new normal teaching at home and online. Often not reported, however, were the challenges that teachers had to face. This was more so for collegiate professors such as Dr. Michael Otaigbe, adjunct professor at Germanna […]
Earlier this week the Prince William County School Board passed historic climate legislation. The passing of Action 21.02 not only officially recognizes the threat of climate change but focuses on developing netzero schools and replacing fossil fuel buses with electric buses among other changes. In addition to the climate resolution, two other resolutions were unanimously […]
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed how everyone lives their life day to day. People have to work from home. Small businesses can’t afford to stay open. High schools and colleges have been forced to move classes online. But there are larger implications for students than just the effects of online classes. As schools across the […]
You’ve heard the news: COVID-19 requires social distancing. This means that in person school is out and online instruction is in. Earlier this week, Governor Ralph Northam of Virginia issued a “Stay Home Order” that requires social distancing. The order effectively ends in-person school instruction and encourages remote learning. But advocates are concerned that online […]
Woodbridge resident India Daniels has spent her last six Saturdays teaching children who are 5 to 7 years old about diversity in Alexandria. “Little Equality Trailblazers” is a program developed by Woodbridge resident India Daniels through Anonymous List for Change, a nonprofit organization. It strives to teach children ages 5 and older about diversity and […]
