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PWEA Asks Prince William Schools to Open 100% Virtually in Fall
The Prince William Education Association sent a letter to thePrince William School Division and the Prince William County School Board, Friday, requesting the year open with a 100% virtual option
Patriot HS Staff Surprises Seniors with Class of 2020 Yard Signs
Approximately 1,200 Patriot High School seniors were surprised with yard signs, May 5, through a quickly organized effort.
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.
Prince William Supervisors Affirm ‘Red4Ed,’ Prioritize Public Education
The resolution affirms the supervisor’s commitment to prioritize education funding and formally requests that the state legislature and governor do the same when setting their budget.
Gov. Northam Proposes $1.2 Billion Investment in K-12 Education
The student-first plan increases ‘at-risk add-on’ by more than 50 percent to support educationally at-risk students, raises teacher pay, takes steps to close the achievement gap.
PWCS Superintendent Walts Celebrates New School Year, 2019-20
This year the school budget includes a step increase for all eligible employees, in addition to a cost of living increase, totaling an average 4.8 percent increase. It also funds 46 new counselor positions and ensures a full-time nurse is on-site at every school in PWCS.
Fred Lynn Principal Changes Outcomes for Community
FreeThink Media has been following Fred Lynn Middle School in Woodbridge, Prince William County and its transformation under the leadership of Principal Hammish Brewer.
PWCS Board Passes FY20 Budget Including Salary Increases, 46 New Counselors
Those priorities include: employee pay, special education, mental health, career and technical education, sustaining class size reductions, and Pre-K education.
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.
RICHMOND BEAT: Teachers Highlight School Funding as Priority for Legislators
RICHMOND — On highway overpasses on Interstates 95 and 64, more than a dozen teachers signaled to members of the Virginia General Assembly their top priority by holding up 14 foam boards with Christmas lights spelling out “fund our schools.”
