Climate change is a key factor in barrier island’s disappearance.
University of Mary Washington students studying loss of Shark Tooth Island
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Column: A wild ride begins for a kindergartener — and her parents
On bus rides, backpacks and stomach bugs.
LISTEN: Special Education tips for parents at the start of the new school year
Adam Blosser talks about ways to get the school year off to a good start.
Spotsylvania schools open two hours late Friday
Weather will delay transition day for SCPS.
Stafford school board starts new year with search for superintendent
Bid to construct new elementary school — the county’s 18th — comes in around $10 million under the budget.
New Stafford Germanna campus to open in October
Expansion includes cybersecurity and nursing training programs.
King George School Board considers banning two books from middle school
A decision on whether to keep the two challenged titles will be made at the Aug. 19 meeting.
Spotsylvania schools promote Frazier to new role as chief academic officer
Former Interim Superintendent Kelly Guempel will remain on staff as deputy superintendent and chief of schools.
Trailblazing ‘figure’ officially on the map at city elementary school
The Fredericksburg City School Board voted 4-1 to recommend ‘Gladys West Elementary School’ as the name for the former Walker-Grant building.
Transition days serve as a first-class introduction for area students
Fredericksburg City Schools welcomed back kindergarteners and sixth and ninth graders on Monday morning.
Press Rewind, July 28-Aug. 3
A state education official visited the area for a conversation on cell phone policies, the Fredericksburg Fire Chief sat down to detail the city’s response to the CSX train derailment and high school football practice got underway in extreme heat, in this week’s edition of Press Rewind.
Virginia’s sales tax holiday is underway
The tax-free weekend, which includes school supplies, started Friday morning and ends Sunday night.
Spotsylvania School Board holds heated final meeting before new superintendent begins
Former Massaponax basketball standout Aaron McFarland introduced as Panthers boys’ head coach.
‘Commonwealth Conversation’ yields mixed signals on phone use in schools
Several local superintendents, administrators and school board members attended Tuesday’s talk, which was hosted by the state Department of Education.
Powell fulfilled her promise to Caroline County’s most vulnerable children
The widow of former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell died Sunday, at age 86.
Workforce NOW awards student scholarships at chamber meeting
Three students recognized for community involvement, academics, educational pursuits.
Stafford seeks feedback in superintendent search
Community engagement events to be held in August.
Fredericksburg’s French connection: Students exchange culture and discovery
Students from Frejus, France experience a glimpse into life in Fredericksburg.
LISTEN: Thursday is Virginia Intern Day
Antoinette Jenkins is Director of the Rappahannock Work and Learn Collaborative housed at UMW.
FFP exclusive: There’s nothing middling about new city school
The Free Press accompanied FCPS educators and administrators on a recent tour of the city’s new middle school, which will open its doors for the 2025-26 school year.
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