More than 1,000 students from UMW’s Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education received bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University’s 112th commencement ceremony
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PHOTOS: The start of a new middle school in the city
Middle school groundbreaking in Fredericksburg in Idlewild. The new school doesn’t have a name yet. It’s expected to open August, 2025.
WATCH: Ground broken for new Middle School in Fredericksburg
As construction vehicles passed by, Fredericksburg officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new middle school on Idlewild Blvd.
Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt named permanent school superintendent in Alexandria
Dr. Wyatt was held administrative positions in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania
WATCH: Weapon detectors approved for Prince William schools
The Prince William School Board voted Wednesday night in favor of installing weapon detectors starting next school year. The plan would outfit all high schools, middle schools and non-traditional schools.
School-based ceremonies in Stafford honor enrollment, enlistment, and employment plans
This event follows through on the promises students made to themselves in October at the school division’s Chart Your Future expo.
Stafford’s Jack Rowley honored for state leadership in Philanthropy
The annual event, hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education, recognizes philanthropists from each of Virginia’s 23 community colleges and the statewide foundation
Germanna, FredNats offer scholarships through Jackie Robinson essay contest
The deadline is May 15th
PHOTOS: City School teachers get professional development tips from a ‘great teacher’
City Schools teachers hear from a great teacher. History teacher Jamers Percoco from Ashburn is Chapter 3 in Kevin Bartram’s book.
WATCH: City Schools teachers hear from a ‘Great Teacher’
Fredericksburg City Schools Orchestra teacher Kevin Bartram has written a book-Great Teachers, Exploring Excellence in Education.
New lab school Director Rebecca Towery leads the way for UMW and Stafford County Public Schools
UMW and Stafford County Public Schools was one of the first partnerships awarded a College Partnership Laboratory School (Lab School) Planning Grant from the Virginia Department of Education in December 2022.
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Museums
Executive Director Scott Harris talks about upcoming events at Gari Melcher’s Home and Studio at Belmont and the James Monroe Museum. Also–the importance of becoming a “Friend” of both museums.
WATCH: School funding front and center in Caroline
Parents, teachers and students pleaded with the Caroline Board of Supervisors to increase funding for more teacher pay. In an area that includes the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck and Richmond area, Caroline ranks near the bottom in salaries.
WATCH: April Gillespie: “We’re really not doing that bad of a job up here”
Some members of the Spotsylvania School Board majority say the district is headed in the right direction.
WATCH: Citizen involvement. One local superintendent says it’s important to keep schools fully funded
Part 2 of our interview with Caroline Superintendent Dr. Sarah Calveric
WATCH: Caroline school superintendent talks about competitive teaching salaries and keeping employees
A two-part conversation with Dr. Sarah Calvaric
WATCH: Spotsy Supervisors quiz school officials
No school funding decisions made by Spotsylvania Supervisors Thursday night. But the board did spend time questioning Superintendent Mark Taylor and Chief Business Officer Prashant Shrestha.
WATCH: Spotsy Supervisors taking a close look at categorial funding for schools
Spotsylvania Supervisors appear to favor categorial funding for schools. Superviosrs would allocate to the school budget in specific categories.
Spotsylvania School Superintendent Mark Taylor sends letter to parents highly critical of previous superintendent and decisions
Mark Taylor is pushing for all money from a tax increase saying first responders have been funded in the past
How Mothers Shape the World – A Germanna Community Conversation on Thursday
Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs talks about her book. Registration is required at Germanna.edu/Conversations.
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