Category: Education
Virginia Receives Permission to Cancel SOLS
The U.S. Department of Education has given Virginia permission to cancel federally mandated Standards of Learning tests in reading, math and science during the 2019-2020 school year.
College Board to Stream Online Classes for AP Students this Year
The College Board has provided more information for Advanced Placement student on taking AP exams during the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States.
Prince William School Board Wants to Invest $10 Million in Student Devices for Distance Learning
The Prince William School Board Chairman sent a letter to the Board of County Supervisors, requesting $5 million to purchase digital devices for high school students for the purpose of distance learning.
UPDATE: PWCS Adds Hour for ‘Meal to Go’ Pickup
Prince William County Schools has extended its student meal pickup by one hour. Parents will now be able to pickup meals for their children.
PWCS Opens Online Kindergarten Registration
Prince William County Schools has opened online registration to enroll children in kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year.
PWCS Closed Through End of School Year: What this Means for Students, Staff
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) is providing the following update regarding changes caused by the COVID-19 shutdown.
PWCS Announces Cases of COVID-19 Among School Community
Dr. Walts shares that there are cases of COVID-19 connected to PWCS staff and the families.
PWCS Provides Outdoor Hotspots for Students
Prince William County Schools announced that it is working to develop “WIFI Hotspots” at select locations throughout the county so students and families can access Internet during the corona-virus shutdown.
Virginia Dept. of Ed Superintendent Requests Waiver from Statewide Tests
The Superintendent of Public Instruction directed the Virginia Department of Education staff to prepare an application to the US Department of Education for a statewide waiver from federal requirements related to student testing.
Del. Roem Advocates for Increased Access to School Meals
Del. Danica Roem asks that the federal government make school meals more accessible for families during the COVID-19 crisis.
