Chantilly
EDUCATION
Loudoun County Schools will unveil new cellphone policy next school year
LEESBURG, Va. — While we enter the heart of summer, school isn’t far off. And when students come back to class in Loudoun County, they will have a new cellphone policy. The access students in Loudoun will have to their cellphones during the school day depends on their grade level.
Justice principal hires assistant principals from Poe and Luther Jackson
Sean Rolon, the new principal of Justice High School, has hired two assistant principals from other local schools. Ashley Nelson comes from Poe Middle School where she has served as an assistant principal since 2021. Before that, she was a high school assistant principal in Shreveport, La., and a middle...
George Mason University’s new CIO comes from CIA
George Mason University has named Charmaine Madison, a former Air Force tech chief and current CIA official, as its new chief information officer. George Mason University on Monday announced that Charmaine Madison, deputy chief of the CIA’s IT enterprise group, will become its vice president of information services and chief information officer.
Student-achievement notes, 7/4/24 edition
• Zoe De Trani of Great Falls earned a master of science degree in software engineering during recent commencement exercises at Rochester Institute of Technology. • Nathaniel Petrizzo of McLean earned a bachelor of science degree in integrated marketing communication and Margaret Cimino of Oakton earned a bachelor of arts degree in interdisciplinary studies during recent commencement exercises at the University of Mississippi.
Ashburn Middle Schooler Named State Merit Winner in 3M Challenge
Aneruddha Das of Eagle Ridge Middle School was one of 26 state merit winners in the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Each year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge recognizes the grand prize winner, 10 finalists, up to 51 state merit winners, and four honorable mentions nationwide. Each state merit winner receives special recognition on the challenge website, along with a prize pack.
Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber Awards Scholarships
Alexandria, VA – Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce awarded 14 scholarships to local high school students to recognize the outstanding achievement of graduating seniors planning to continue their education in a business-related field. The Chamber’s 2024 Distinguished Business Scholars are pictured above. A special reception hosted by the...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.