The grant will be used to expand paid and credit-bearing student internships in collaboration with Virginia employers.
UMW awarded $250,000 for Fredericksburg region internships
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PHOTOS: Stafford Indians football team develops relationship with local Indian Tribe
Patawomeck Tribe working with Stafford High School
Three UMW professors receive colleague-chosen awards
Professors of English, German and physics were praised for their commitment to their fields, the art of teaching and the importance of service.
PHOTOS: Stafford High School Tribe of Pride Marching Band
Halftime on Friday night @ Stafford High
WATCH: Tribe of Pride marching band
Stafford High School’s Tribe of Pride
Friday on the Field: Stafford High School’s Tribe of Pride marching band
WATCH: Lessons learned moving forward from the Stafford Schools convocation
Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor says there are many lessons to be learned after heat impacted the all-staff convocation at the FredNats Stadium earlier this month.
WATCH: Seeking better PR, Spotsy School Board creates new position
The Spotsylvania School Board voted 4-3 on Friday to create a new public relations position. The funding comes from unfilled positions.
Mary Washington Healthcare named top employer for interns by State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
“We are more than honored to receive this award,” says Kathy Wall, MWHC’s Chief Human Resources Officer. “MWHC offers students a variety of learning opportunities and supports them in their educational and medical career journeys.”
UMW move in day is no sweat for students, parents
It helped that August was on its best behavior, offering sunshine and 70s instead of the typical sweaty 90s.
WATCH: State Board of Education delays giving superintendent license to Mark Taylor
Residents speak out. State Boad delays decision until next month.
WATCH: Chairman Twigg makes his case
Spotsylvania School Board Chairman Kirk Twigg makes his case before the State Board of Education on why Mark Taylor should be given a superintendent’s license
UMW to welcome more than 1,000 new students
Move-in for new students is today. The campus tradition of Eagle Gathering is Sunday. Fall classes start Monday, Aug. 22.
The law about stopping for a school bus
When do I need to stop and when can I proceed with caution?
WATCH: Safety the top priority in Stafford Schools
Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor says safety is on everyone’s mind
An “enormous hat rack”: here’s everything educators want you to know about the local teacher shortage
Local education leaders discuss what’s causing the teacher shortage, the impact on student outcomes, and how it can be fixed.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Germanna Community College
Update on the Virginia Infrastructure Academy and how it’s impacting people’s lives and the community.
WATCH: Spotsy School Board updates restraint and seclusion policy
The Spotsylvania School Board approved revisions to the policy on restraint and seclusion that brings the policy into compliance with state law and the state Board of Education.
WATCH: Stafford School Board says they’re solidly behind Dr. Taylor
Stafford School Board members say Friday’s Convocation at FredNats Stadium was a good idea that ended badly in the heat. But the School Board gave their support to Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor.
WATCH: Stafford School Superintendent apologizes for the Convocation ending last week
“I take full responsibility….I sincerely apologize.” Dr. Taylor says he will change the way large events are planned in the future.
WATCH: City Schools produce back to school video!
Students, faculty and staff from Fredericksburg City Schools made their own rendition of The Greatest Show into The Greatest Schools.
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