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Fairfax County’s school district leadership ignores parents on Title IX revisions
Last week, I sent an email to Fairfax County Public Schools leaders, inquiring whether they intend to implement President Joe Biden’s revisions to Title IX on Aug. 1. It’s a simple question with a “yes” or “no” answer. But, as with many other important decisions involving our children, the district’s leaders seem to be ignoring […]
Service Year program graduates first class of workers with skills, experience
One will go to the military, another will continue his education and a third plans to continue on with an organization that works to combat the poverty-to-prison pipeline. They were just some of the 231 members who were among the inaugural class of Maryland Corps and Service Year Option graduates who were applauded Tuesday at […] The post Service Year program graduates first class of workers with skills, experience appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Montgomery County Schools superintendent apologizes for handing of Virtual Academy program
ROCKVILLE, Md. — The fight continues to save Montgomery County's Virtual Academy. The online learning program is not in next year's public school budget. For months, we've been hearing from parents hoping to change that. On Tuesday, those parents made their appeal directly to the new superintendent, Dr. Thomas...
Daniels Run Elementary Gets New Principal
When the new school year begins, there’ll be a new leader at Daniels Run Elementary. Bringing more than 20 years’ experience in education with her, Susan Mullen will take the helm as principal of this Fairfax City school. Making the announcement of her hiring during an online meeting...
Fleshman appointed to George Mason University faculty
George Mason University (GMU) has appointed Taylor Ann Fleshman to its faculty beginning in the fall of 2024. “I’m really excited to grow and mentor the harp department at GMU!” she says. “Each student brings something unique to their musical journey. By encouraging a well-rounded education that spans different musical genres, ensembles, and practice techniques, they’ll develop into versatile musicians ready for today’s multifaceted musical landscape.” As a clinician, Fleshman has given masterclasses at the University of Cincinnati, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and was guest faculty at the 2023 American Harp Academy.
Langley High graduate returns to coach its baseball team
Rob Hahne had not planned to return to coaching high-school baseball so soon, if at all. But plans changed when the only position he said he’d consider making such a quick comeback for became vacant in recent weeks. Hahne thought about the opportunity, eventually applied, then July 11 was...
PWCS Expands Community Eligibility Provision, Providing Free Meals to 26K Additional Students
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) will expand the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024-25 school year. The CEP allows schools and districts that meet certain criteria to offer free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students, without requiring household applications. “We are excited to expand the Community Eligibility...
'Commonwealth Conversations' to focus on cellphone-free education; Northern Virginia events in Manassas, Fredericksburg
The Virginia Department of Education announced Tuesday it will host eight “Commonwealth Conversations” with parents, educators and community members on cellphone-free education. The announcement comes after Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order last week directing the Department of Education to draft guidance for public school divisions to...
Students Take Flight at Hillsboro Charter Academy Camp
Hillsboro Charter Academy’s inaugural Discovering Flight problem solving camp wrapped up July 5 after a four-day adventure for rising third graders that ended with the students flying over their school in an airplane. The science, technology, engineering and mathematics camp known as Discovering Flight: Problem Solving with Wilbur and...
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