Education Archives - Page 15 of 285 - Fredericksburg Free Press

Spotsylvania School Board votes unanimously to reprimand Phelps

by Taft Coghill Jr. | Apr 9, 2024 | ALLFFP, Education, Spotsylvania

Board accuses Lee Hill District representative of several ethics violations. Phelps calls reprimand “disgraceful act of retribution.”

WATCH: “We prefer not to keep limping along.”

by Ted Schubel | Apr 9, 2024 | Education, Spotsylvania, Ted Schubel

One final budget plea by the Spotsylvania School Board.

Adding arts and math to STEM = STEAM-H Day at Germanna

by Ted Schubel | Apr 7, 2024 | Education, Germanna, Ted Schubel

Area K-12 students learn…and have fun on Saturday

State superintendent visits Grafton Village Elementary

by FFP staff | Apr 5, 2024 | ALLFFP, Education, Stafford

Dr. Coons’ visit Includes discussions on student mental health, chronic absenteeism, and literacy.

Virginia School Boards Association President visits Fredericksburg City Schools

by FFP staff | Apr 5, 2024 | ALLFFP, Education, Fredericksburg

Friday’s visit included a tour of five schools throughout the city.

Riverbend freshman spends spring break combatting ‘period poverty’

by Kathy Knotts | Apr 5, 2024 | ALLFFP, Education, Health care

Cora Shields visited Peru to educate young women on menstrual health.

Area school divisions plan for Monday’s partial solar eclipse

by FFP staff | Apr 4, 2024 | ALLFFP, Caroline, Education, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford

Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be dismissed early for safety precautions and to allow families to experience the event together.

Spotsylvania School Board in a time crunch as it searches for next school captain

by Taft Coghill Jr. | Apr 4, 2024 | ALLFFP, Education, Spotsylvania

Division plans to introduce its new superintendent on June 17.

UMW enrollment deadline moved to June 1

by Ted Schubel | Apr 4, 2024 | Education, Ted Schubel, University of Mary Washington

The delay is mainly due to the numerous delays and changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from the U.S. Department of Education.

Fredericksburg City Council, School Board mind the gap at joint work session

by Joey LoMonaco | Apr 3, 2024 | ALLFFP, Education, Fredericksburg

Discussions on funding city schools precede an important meeting of General Assembly on April 17.

Spotsylvania interim superintendent aims to assist in transition

by Taft Coghill Jr. | Apr 1, 2024 | ALLFFP, Education, Spotsylvania

Guempel says his role is to support the school division as it searches for a full-time superintendent.

LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW

by Ted Schubel | Mar 31, 2024 | Education, Ted Schubel, Town Talk, University of Mary Washington

Executive Director of Alumni Engagement Mark Thaden and Director of Annual Giving Shelby Orlando preview Mary Wash Day on April 4th and Reunion Weekend May 30th-June 2. givingday.umw.edu and alumni.umw.edu/reunion

Spotsylvania budget public hearing showcases mixed views

by Taft Coghill Jr. | Mar 31, 2024 | ALLFFP, Education, Government, Spotsylvania

While some want a higher real estate tax rate to support schools and other services, many do not agree.

Old, out-of-date and falling apart: Stafford schools struggle with maintenance issues

by Kathy Knotts | Mar 29, 2024 | ALLFFP, Education, Stafford

School system is racing against time and budgets.

Fredericksburg City School Board approves proposed 2024-25 budget

by Joey LoMonaco | Mar 29, 2024 | ALLFFP, Education, Fredericksburg

Revised budget totals $59 million — with a $4.887 million gap to be filled with proposed city funding of $3.204 million, plus the increased state funding of $1.683 million.