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Fairfax County Public Schools leadership displays disdain for parents — again
Last Thursday, as the first presidential debate was making national headlines, Fairfax County School Board members held a meeting during which they voted on controversial changes to family life education curriculum. The takeaway for the few of us able to attend or watch it virtually was that the district’s leadership hates parents — or, at […]
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...
Legislation Ensures Maryland Schools Have Plans in Place for Cardiac Emergencies
A 16-year-old Marylander and avid athlete, Bailey Bullock, died outside of his school on May 12, 2021. “Bailey had his Sudden Cardiac Arrest event after completing his track and field meet,” said Patrice Bullock, mother of the late student. The Bailey Bullock Act, a new law that was named...
Hayfield football staffer flouts rules; Coach’s controversial past surfaces
This past Sunday, Brenden Hughes, a new wide receiver coach and passing game coordinator for the Hayfield Secondary School football team in Alexandria, tweeted at 4:36 p.m., urging student-athletes to “get some work Monday and Tuesday this week” with training at “$25 a session!”. The problem: as...
Permit Issued For $9.4 Million Addition at Elementary School
A permit has been issued to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) for construction of a $9.4 million addition at Greencastle Elementary School in Silver Spring (Fairland). Per the MCPS Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), projections indicated enrollment at Greencastle Elementary School would exceed capacity by the end of the six-year planning period. A feasibility study was conducted to determine the cost and scope of an addition project. An FY 2023 appropriation was approved to begin the architectural design for an addition project at this school. An FY2024 appropriation was approved for construction funds.
Howard University Elects Its First Transgender Student Body President
A political science major and rising senior, Jay Jones is the newly elected Student Association President for 2024-2025 — and the first transgender woman to hold that role — at historically Black Howard University. She is currently interning for the Chase Bank Leadership Development Program on the Learning, Training, and Reinforcement Team.
Alexandria trading parking spots for pedestrian improvements at West End school
Parking is already in high demand near William Ramsay Elementary School. A change (page 12) coming to the nearby Sanger Avenue could make parking even more scarce, but the tradeoff is making it safer to walk to school. The plan is to extend the curbs near William Ramsay Elementary School...
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.
DPHA Expands Online Educational System
BETHESDA, MD — The Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association has expanded its online education system, “DPHA University,” the Bethesda, MD-based trade organization announced. “The Vault,” DPHA University’s testing and certificate program, offers the nation’s only modular-based education program dedicated to showroom staff, manufacturer’s reps and others involved...
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.
FHYAA Names Jackson Casey Scholarship Winners
Alexandria, VA – Luke Chambers and Avery Olsen from West Potomac High School have been named winners of the 2024 Jackson Casey Scholarship presented by the Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association. The Casey family personally presented the scholarships. Chambers is a member of the Class of 2024 at West...
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...
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