A Budget Conversation With Supervisor Franklin: What’s in the new budget and how can residents get involved?

Prince William County’s budget hearings are coming up this week, so I spoke with Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Franklin to discuss what’s in the budget, her priorities, and the importance of county residents getting involved in the budget process. It’s important to know where we are in the budget process, and Supervisor Franklin was able […]

Why Traditional Grading Doesn’t Work During a Pandemic

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 […]

A teacher’s life duirng the pandemic

Usually during time of year, schools are shut down for the spring break, which is the unofficial lead-in to the last quarter of the school year. The five-day period is a time for teachers, students and staff to reset and enjoy some quiet time. The schools are on break, but this break was not scheduled […]