Recently the podcast PWColors hosted a virtual dialogue between Prince William County School (PWCS) alumni of color to discuss how race and ethnicity played into their time in the county school system. The purpose of the discussion was to highlight the lived experiences of these individuals and to elevate their individual truths in an effort […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ann Wheeler, Chair of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) and Dr. Babur Lateef, Chair of the Prince William County School Board held a virtual event on Tuesday in order to connect with and hear from local students. The event, titled “PWC Youth in Conversation with the Chairs”, featured Wheeler and Lateef speaking […]
On Thursday, Dr. Steve Walts, Superintendent of Prince William County Schools, suspended his twitter account after the Prince William County School Board hired a law firm to review his interactions with students on social media. Prince William County Public Schools Policy 503.02-1 states, “Except as provided herein, employees shall not communicate with students using cell […]
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and Prince William County Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven Walts announced Friday their plans for public schools while the nation addresses the COVID-19 outbreak. In a statement released by the Governor’s office, Northam announced that he has ordered all Virginia K-12 schools to close for a minimum of two weeks between Monday, […]
