Germanna Community College celebrated 50 years over the weekend with a virtual Gala. One focus was the Germanna Guarantee.
VIDEO: Germanna Community College Gala: The Germanna Guarantee
read more
VIDEO: Germanna Community College Gala- What’s ahead…
Germanna Community College held a virtual 50 years Gala celebration on Saturday night. Looking back and ahead. President Dr. Janet Gullickson closed the program with a look a what’s ahead.
Spotsy schools named as one of America’s best midsize employers
Only 30 of the 500 employers listed were in the education category and of those only six public school divisions earned this distinction in the Forbes ranking.
AUDIO: Central Rappahannock Regional Library/Darcie Caswell
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Youth Services Coordinator Darcie Caswell with an update on curbside pickup, the annual Adult Reading Challenge, and a new year-long challenge
COVID delays, but fails to deter Fulbright Scholars
The pandemic has slowed many down. Two UMW grads are moving forward as Fulbright Scholars.
VIDEO: Maryland judge and Mary Washington grad talks about sustaining the fight for justice
Maryland Judge Kerwin Miller gave the virtual keynote address on Wednesday night for the James Farmer Multicultural Center’s Black History Month celebration.
Alumnus holds court as Black History Month speaker @ UMW
Judge Kerwin Miller Sr. will deliver the virtual keynote address on Feb. 10, for the James Farmer Multicultural Center’s Black History Month celebration.
Stafford High School 2020 graduates become full-fledged firefighters
“Both of them (Holmes and Tremblay) distinguished themselves throughout the 26-week training program as outstanding members of our department,” said Stafford County Fire Chief Joseph Cardello.
Alumna reappointed to UMW Board of Visitors
Princess Moss Moss previously served on the BOV from 2007 to 2011, is vice president of the National Education Association
VIDEO: Governor wants schools to start offering in-person instruction by March 15
It’s not a mandate, but an expectation.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Mental health & schools in a pandemic
Spotsylvania Schools Social Workers Michelle Patton Swisher and Lisa Dolan talk about mental health issues tied to schools and the pandemic.
VIDEO: Spotsy special education students to return to the classroom on February 9th
The Spotsylvania School Board voted unanimously to send special education students back to the classroom on February 9th. Transportation will be available starting the 11th. School Board member Baron Braswell admitted he made a mistake in recommending low incidence students learn at home.
VIDEO: Spotsy School Board votes to return to hybrid education February 22
Back to school in Spotsylvania. The vote last night was unanimous. The board previously voted to return March 1.
Reaching out: Goshen Baptist providing encouragement to a nearby school
It’s a pick-me-up for the staff at the school.
VIDEO: Divided Spotsy School Board votes to stay all virtual until March 1
The Spotsylvania School Board voted 4-3 (Grampp, Shelley, Daniels, Braswell) to keep school virtual until March 1.
Local King scholar to deliver MLK keynote at UMW
Rev. Aaron Dobynes of Fredericksburg’s Shiloh (Old Site) Baptist Church, an expert on Martin Luther King Jr., will present UMW’s MLK Celebration keynote address Wednesday at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
AUDIO: Town Talk: Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker
Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker on current conditions, year-round school, the upcoming school budget and broadband.
Anthony Burns Elementary in Stafford designated as 2020 Purple Star School
Virginia Purple Star Designation applies to military friendly schools that demonstrate a major commitment to students and families connected to the nation’s military.
Ask the Mayor: Mayor Greenlaw and City Schools Superintendent Dr. Catlett
Mayor Greenlaw and Dr. Catlett talk about Covid-19 safety measures and the recently announced plans for bringing students back into the classroom in January.
G3 at Germanna: Get Skilled, Get a Job, Give Back.
G3 invests in Virginia community college degree programs specifically designed to meet the high-demand needs of Virginia businesses and make those programs little or no-cost to low and middle-income students.
Today’s News Sponsored by:
Fredericksburg Free Press Founding Corporate Supporters
