The board majority voted Monday night to require “business acumen.” The board voted against making knowledge of public education part of the job requirement.
WATCH: Spotsy School Board discusses new superintendent qualities
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Stafford Schools announce Persons of the Year in instruction and service positions
“I truly believe that every single person serving in education over the last two years is a Person of the Year, and it was truly a difficult decision to recognize the top person in each of these categories,” said SCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor
Thornburg Middle School teacher selected for National STEM Scholar Program
Marie Schuh one of ten middle school teachers from eight states selected
Still time to vote for Battlefield Elementary student in national contest
Stacie Biscamp from Battlefield Elementary has been selected as one of FIVE finalists nationwide in Sodexo’s Future Chefs Challenge!
WATCH: No response from Spotsy School Board over Special Ed restraint and seclusion concerns
Spotsylvania parent Adam Blosser is asking the School Board for a full outside review of the special education program in Spotsylvania County Public Schools regarding de-escalation training and techniques, restraint and seclusion.
WATCH: Restraint and seclusion policy not on Spotsy School Board agenda tonight
Nearly a month ago Spotsylvania parent Adam Blosser addressed the school board on the county’s policy for restraint and seclusion for elementary students. The school board meets again tonight
Battlefield Elementary student a finalist in Future Chef Challenge
It’s a national contest. Here’s how you can vote
UMW: The Class of 2022: Stellar Student Stories
UMW graduation on Saturday
Stafford School budget includes pay raises of 5 to nearly 20%
The budget invests $20.6M to begin the process of correcting the teacher pay scale
LISTEN: Chamber offering intern/extern expo
Carley Walker with the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce previews an Intern/Extern Expo at the Expo Center on April 26th.
Germanna’s ‘College Everywhere’ partners with Southern New Hampshire and UVA distance learning
Germanna recently signed a similar agreement with the University of Virginia that will make it easier for students to earn both associate’s and bachelor’s degrees completely online.
Rappahannock Community College faculty and staff win awards
Here are the winners of the College’s IDEAL Award.
Trailblazing lawyer to deliver UMW Commencement speech
Sheila Shadmand ’95 will be UMW’s 2022 Commencement speaker. Shadmand has been an advocate for women in the Middle East.
UMW dedicates mural honoring first African-American alumna
The mural is in UMW’s Jepson Science Center
WATCH: Spotsy Supervisors vote to give schools 5.6 million. Ross and McLaughlin no
The Spotsylvania School Board asked the Board of Supervisors for just over 8 million dollars in new funding. They’ll get 5.6 million. Supervisor Chris Yakabouski was unsuccessful in pushing for the full 8.2 million.
WATCH: Spotsy School Board asked to revisit restraint and seclusion policies in Special Ed
Adam Blosser with addressed the board
Virginia schools and youth groups kick off statewide campaign to encourage safe teen driving
Virginia’s teen drivers most at risk from May through August
LISTEN: Town Talk/University of Mary Washington Museums
University of Mary Washington Museums Executive Director Scott Harris talks about Gari Melcher’s Home and Studio at Belmont and the James Monroe Museum.
Germanna receives $250,000 gift in honor of Douglas and Kitty Quarles
In Germanna’s Early College program, students can complete and graduate with an Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in General Studies while concurrently enrolled in high school
Germanna program tonight focuses on Equal Right Amendment
The virtual program is free but you need to register
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