Supervisors believe teacher raises should be based on merit; superintendent bristles at notion.
‘Mythical math?’ King George supervisors vote for 2-cent tax increase
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‘We are playing catch up’: FCPS hatches plan to go from zero to hero in CTE
School division aiming to improve teacher endorsement, remediation in CTE.
Amazon donates $560,000 to help with classroom instruction and food access in Stafford
Two automated community food kiosks will be installed in school locations across the county.
Caroline schools seeking committee members for second hall of fame class
School division unveiled its inaugural Hall of Fame class last fall.
A new Rule in place: King George announces hiring of deputy superintendent
Dani Rule spent the past three years as principal of E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg.
With state funding still in flux, Spotsylvania School Board adopts budget
The board put an immediate freeze on some approved positions until the state budget is finalized.
City shooting leads to school lockdowns
Gladys West and Lafayette Elementary were placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon.
Stafford County School Board approves budget that includes funds to open schools, increase starting teacher pay
The board had to make some cuts to a preliminary spending plan, defer other spending until state budget is complete.
LISTEN: New UMW Nursing Master’s targets workforce shortage
The University of Mary Washington is addressing the nursing shortage with a new graduate program.
Caroline’s Calveric named president of Virginia Association of School Superintendents
Cavleric is in her eighth year as superintendent of Caroline County Public Schools.
Pitch perfect? UMW students showcase innovation at start-up competition
Burgeoning entrepreneurs presented their products, vied for investment prizes.
Grafton Village principal named to inaugural Virginia Principals of Distinction class
Michael Sidebotham was recognized for sustained leadership and lasting impact on students.
LISTEN: Courtland High hosting Ag Expo on Saturday
Families can explore farming, livestock, horticulture, and other parts of modern agriculture.
Ralph Bunche Alumni Association requests extension of MOU with King George County
Supervisors also voted to increase the meals tax in the county from 4% to 6%.
Schools, community agencies dominate city budget hearing
Speakers advocate for more school funding, particularly for special education, where the division lags behind.
Caroline County Public Schools hosting Region III job fair on Saturday morning
The event will feature sessions on how to become a licensed teacher.
Two cases of measles confirmed in Stafford County
The Virginia Department of Health is working to identify those who are at risk.
‘A major milestone for the city:’ Elated Eagles riding high after national championship run
UMW celebrated with a 45-minute trolley ride Saturday before hearing from Fredericksburg Mayor Kerry Devine and other program stakeholders.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg celebrates UMW hoops national championship
Photojournalist Jeff Kearney rode along with the team as city turned out in celebration.
Student arrested after pistol allegedly located in backpack at Massaponax High
Student is facing a charge of felony possession of a firearm on school property.
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