Tag: public schools
State Board Adds Culturally Responsive Teaching, Equitable Practices to Teacher Standards
The Virginia Board of Education has revised its teacher performance standards and evaluation criteria to add a standard on culturally responsive teaching and equitable practices.
PWCS Will Begin Scheduling Vaccinations for Its Non-High Risk Employees
Today, Prince William County Schools will start offering COVID-19 vaccination appointments to in-school teachers and employees who do not fall within Tier 1 high-risk health status or higher-risk occupations.
PWCS Abruptly Revises 2-Hour Delay for High Schools
The Prince William County School High School schedule will begin at approximately 10:30 a.m. for virtual students, today, despite a 2-hour delay.
Five New Alternates Join PRTC Board
The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of five new alternates to the Board of Commissioners, which oversees all aspects of the OmniRide services.
PWCS to Hold Virtual Meeting on Renaming of Stonewall MS, Stonewall Jackson HS
The meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, June 22. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the meeting and provide suggestions, recommendations, and justifications.
Governor Announces Virginia’s Plan for PreK-12 Education, NoVa to Enter Phase 2, Friday
Gov. Ralph Northam announced today that Virginia students will be returning to school at the beginning of the fall 2020-21 semester, but the school day will look very different.
PWCS School Board Approves FY21 Adjusted Budget
The Prince William County School Board voted 8-0 during an emergency meeting on May 20 to approve an FY21 Operating Fund Budget of $1,191,030,566.
RICHMOND BEAT: Legislature Approves Excused Absences for Student Mental Health
RICHMOND, Va. — The General Assembly passed an amended bill that will allow K-12 students excused absences for mental health issues and will create uniformity for how Virginia school districts address emotional and mental health needs within its schools.
RICHMOND BEAT: Amid Protest, Legislators Announce 5% Pay Raise for Teachers
RICHMOND — As hundreds of teachers and supporters from around the state marched to the Virginia Capitol to call for higher salaries and more funding for public schools, legislative leaders announced Monday that they would include a 5 percent pay raise for teachers in the state budget.
Governor Northam Announces Budget Proposals to Invest in K-12 Teachers, At-Risk Students
Governor’s proposed budget to feature increased teacher salaries, deposit to Literary Fund, and additional flexible funding
