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The evolution of OER: Creating learning experiences with impact
Open Educational Resources continue to lessen the financial burden for many of our students while simultaneously helping to promote student completion. But the industry itself is in need of support as it works to provide free, high-quality learning materials to both students and educators. They’re attractive to educators, students, and...
Sharper focus on “One System” and Culture of Care
“Throughout the year, you may have heard me talk about operating as ‘One System,’ said Dore. “But how do we achieve this mindset of unity and collaboration? First, we must center everything we do on our learners, ensuring a high-quality and consistent experience across all 23 colleges. This means whether a student enrolls at a small or large college, a rural or urban college, they should have access to the full breadth of our programs and receive the highest level of excellence in education and support.”
False fall, second summer? DC region heats back up with temps in the 90s this week
WASHINGTON - Are we starting "second summer?" It sure feels that way!. As autumn approaches (less than a month away!), residents of the D.C, Maryland, and Virginia region are experiencing what is colloquially known as a "second summer." This weather phenomenon brings a resurgence of unseasonably warm temperatures to the area typically when it should be cooling down. Often, it makes it feel like summer is making an unexpected return.
Homegrown Harvest Festival returns Oct. 4-6
Hubs Peanuts, Commune Restaurant and River Road Farm recently announced the second annual Homegrown Harvest Festival set for Oct. 4-6, highlighting the best of Virginia cuisine, music and community. A news release stated that the Homegrown Harvest Festival will benefit the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, the T2 Fitness Foundation and The […] The post Homegrown Harvest Festival returns Oct. 4-6 appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Council to hear new logistics center proposal
The Windsor Town Council will be holding a work session Tuesday, Aug. 27, in response to a request from the developer of the Tidewater Logistics Center warehouse project, which had been proposed for placement on the outskirts of Windsor near the Lovers Lane and Keaton Avenue neighborhoods. Some residents in those neighborhoods, as well as […] The post Council to hear new logistics center proposal appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Hampton & Newport News Join Forces In Seeking Male Mentors For Students
When Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck and Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones recently urged Peninsula residents to serve as mentors in the two cities’ public school systems, they did not whip out scholarly reports, posters and flow charts that show mentoring works at their press conference. Instead, both of the...
Prison sentence in attempted abduction of UVA student
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A man who pleaded guilty earlier this year to charges associated with an attempted abduction near the University of Virginia has been sentenced to prison. James Allen of Suffolk was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in prison. He pleaded guilty in April to charges of...
Bears Prepare For Season Opener Tilt Versus Hampton
FloSports (online) Click Here | Nathan Epstein will call the play-by-play. RADIO: WEAA, 88.9 FM is the flagship station for the Morgan State Bears ... Lamont Germany will call the play-by-play with Renard Stubbs in the booth. The game will be broadcast live on 88.9 FM and streamed on WEAA.org, HSRN.com and on SiriusXM 386 and 988 on the SiriusXMmobile app.
No. 15/16 Football to Host VMI for "White Out" Season Opener on Thursday
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – The No. 15/16 William & Mary football team will open its 2024 season when it hosts VMI at Zable Stadium on Thursday at 7 p.m. The game will be a "White Out" and the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a FREE white W&M t-shirt.
Report reveals thousands of eligible Virginia seniors are missing out on SNAP benefits
A recent report by the National Council on Aging and the Urban Institute, a Washington D.C. think tank, has highlighted a significant issue in Virginia: despite being eligible, thousands of residents are not utilizing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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