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Stafford County Public Schools Schedules Redistricting Public Hearings
Three public hearings will be held in the weeks following the school board’s January 12, 2015, work session.
James Monroe Principal Announces His Departure
Dr. John B. Gordon III, principal of James Monroe High School for the last five years, announced he is leaving his position effective July 1, 2014.
STEM Summit Features One of Navy’s First Female Fighter Pilots
Missy Cummings, one of the U.S. Navy’s first female fighter pilots, will deliver the keynote address March 29 at the third annual FredTech STEM Summit, hosted by the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and The University of Mary Washington (UMW).
UMW Biology Professor Awarded Fulbright Grant
By Brynn Boyer, UMW assistant director of media and public relations
Dianne Baker, associate professor of biological sciences at the University of Mary Washington, has been selected to receive a 2014-2015 Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant. Baker will conduct research at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences in Oslo, Norway, beginning in January 2015.
UMW Raises $29.2M Toward $50M Mary Washington First Campaign
By Susan Larson
The University of Mary Washington publicly launched its $50 million Mary Washington First Campaign.
Fredericskburg Election Results: Duffy Wins, Frye Leads
By Susan Larson
Tim Duffy has won the Ward 3 seat for Fredericksburg City Council, with 371 votes (71.07 percent) to Richard Friesner’s 151 votes (28.93 percent), according to the Virginia Board of Elections. There were a total of 522 votes cast.
Help Your Kids Tackle ‘Multiplication Math Blues’
By Elizabeth Colon of Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
You can help your kids overcome the multiplication math blues. What do I mean by the multiplication math blues?
I’ve recently come across a number of students who are struggling with math (not particularly shocking because of the business I am in).
Frequently their assessment reflects proficiency in multiplication but falls apart in division, percentages, fractions and decimals. Why?
Children’s Museum Opens Saturday in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
The Children’s Museum of Richmond (CMoR) opens its 12,000-square-foot Fredericksburg satellite location at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2014.
‘Our Community Salutes’ Honors Enlistees
By Susan Larson
Area high school seniors who have enlisted in the U.S. military were honored Wednesday evening at the third annual Our Community Salutes Fredericksburg enlistee recognition ceremony.
Is High School the New College?
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
I recently spoke with a mom whose daughter is suffering from depression as a result of the enormous amount of pressure and work placed on her by her teachers at school. She is a freshman in high school.
Community Eligibility Could Help Original Walker-Grant Elementary
An Op-Ed By Nick Arent
Parents, Please Do THIS With Your Kids
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
It is rare to find people with whom you would walk blindly into a fire, but Mindi Webster is one of those people who I trust endlessly. Her advice is always invaluable.
School’s Out, Organize Now!
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon and Christa Huntley, Above Grade Level
Interview Skills for Your High Schooler
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
I realize that many of your high-schoolers have already solidified a summer job, but for those that are still working on it or have been declined for an opportunity, here are some interview skills to help.
Fredericksburg Meets Autism Head On
By Susan Larson
Hats, Heels and Ties charity event to benefit autism research and advocacy is scheduled 12 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg.
An estimated 1 out of 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Four Ways to Get Over a ‘Bad Teacher’
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon Christa Huntley, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
Three Tutoring Myths
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
A friend of mine recently expressed some concern about tutoring. She told me that there are “myths” associated with it. This came as a surprise to me — I guess I had just thought people either were or were not interested, but that they had the information to make the decision. I was clearly very WRONG!
Sales Tax Holiday for Back-to-School
By Susan Larson
Parents can save money August 1 – 3 during Virginia’s 2014 back-to-school sales tax holiday.
During this three-day period (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), purchases of qualifying school supplies selling for $20 or less per item, and purchases of qualifying clothing and footwear selling for $100 or less per item will be exempt from sales tax, according to the Virginia Department of Taxation. Online purchases are included.
Help ‘Stuff the Bus’ for Spotsylvania Students
By Susan Larson
Parrish Learning Zone is hosting their second annual Stuff the Bus School Supplies Drive in partnership with Spotsylvania County Public Schools and UMW Athletics.
Supplies will be collected 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, outside the Southpoint Wal-Mart, 10001 Southpoint Pkwy., Fredericksburg. Super Hits 95.9 will be broadcasting live from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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