Former School Board Members and Candidates Speak Out About Superintendent Controversy

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 […]

How Are Students Impacted by the Pandemic?

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 […]

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 […]