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Fairfax County schools’ employees to receive 4% raises
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) employees will receive a 4% pay increase next fiscal year. The Fairfax County School Board adopted its FY25 budget during its meeting on May 23. Superintendent Michelle Reid originally aimed for 6% raises, to put FCPS teachers on par with the highest paid […]
Manassas High School Student Charged for Possessing Weapon on Campus
MANASSAS, VA – A 15-year-old male student has been charged after being found with a weapon on school grounds. The incident occurred at Unity Reid High School, located at 8820 Rixlew Ln., where the student was discovered with a folding knife by school security during an unrelated investigation. The School Resource Officer (SRO) was notified of the situation on May 1 at approximately 11:09 AM. After a thorough investigation, it was determined that the knife posed no immediate threat to other students, faculty, or staff. However, the presence of the weapon on school property led to formal petitions against the
Football Camp Exposes High School Players To HBCU Programs
The Arizona camp was started by a former Howard University volleyball player and her husband, a former Howard University baseball player. The First Annual HBCU High School Football Camp, which was started by a former Howard University volleyball player and her husband, a former Howard University baseball player, to expose Arizona high school football players to HBCUs, was deemed a success by the most important voices: the kids who participated.
Westlake boys win 2A state track and field title
After playing the bridesmaid role through the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference regular season and championship meet, the Westlake High School boys track team finally got to the altar at the most opportune time when the Wolverines captured the 2A state title on May 23 at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex. Westlake athletes attained 73 points at the state meet to finish well clear of runner-up Harford Tech (47) and Hereford (40), with county and SMAC champion La Plata another four points back in...
No Pseudonymity in Race Discrimination Lawsuit over Academic Dishonesty Finding
In 2020, Doe enrolled as a student in UPenn's Pre-Med Post-Baccalaureate Program …. She planned to complete the Program in Spring 2021 and apply to medical school. Doe alleges that a chemistry professor in the Program discriminated against her based on her race by denying her extensions, grading her unfairly, and reporting her for academic dishonesty. She reported this discrimination to UPenn. According to Doe, UPenn retaliated by launching a deficient academic integrity investigation, finding she committed academic dishonesty, and suspending her for one and a half years. Doe further contends that.
Fairfax County Schools' New $3.7 Billion Budget Boosts Staff Salaries, Enhances Student Programs
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