The students submitted a video detailing their work on Changing Stafford’s Roads and its impact on creating Helen’s Law.
Thirteen former Colonial Forge students earn National Purpose Award
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VIDEO: Inspirational speech @UMW by Stafford Special Olympian Matt Doyle on Disability Awareness Month
Stafford Special Olympian Matt Doyle was the keynote speaker on Zoom at the University of Mary Washington Disability Awareness Month program presented by the James Farmer Multicultural Center.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Stafford County Schools
Stafford Schools update with Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner and Chief Elementary Officer, Carrie Neely.
Local Special Olympian to give disability awareness keynote tonight
Matt Doyle’s address will be available at 5pm on Zoom. You must pre-register
VIDEO: Braswell calls on Board of Supervisors to provide more school funding
Spotsylvania School Board Chairman Baron Braswell calls on the Board of Supervisors to provide more funding for education. To date, he calls the county’s spending to be “woefully inadequate.”
VIDEO: Dr. Baker praises “one heroic team” in Spotsylvania Schools
Some Spotsylvania students returned to school on Monday in a hybrid model. School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker became very emotional when talking to the School Board Monday night about the work of everyone
Disability Studies Course gains acceptance at UMW
As the Americans with Disabilities Act’s 30th year and October’s Disability Awareness Month shine a light on one of the country’s most underrepresented groups, so does a new UMW course
Spotsylvania Schools recognized as one of Virginia’s best employers
Only 10 of the 132 Virginia public school divisions earned this distinction in the Forbes ranking. Of those 10, SCPS was ranked 4th highest.
VIDEO: City School Board praises the work of teachers during pandemic
Fredericksburg School Board members talk about the difficult decisions involved in a return to school–and the heroic work of many teachers.
VIDEO: Dr. Catlett proposes hybrid plan for City Schools to begin in January
Fredericksburg School Superintendent Dr. Marci Catlett laid out a return to school plan to the City School Board on Monday.
UMW makes Princeton Review’s 2021 ‘Best Colleges’ List
UMW received high marks in all categories, including academics, with students reporting to find faculty members both interesting and accessible.
VIDEO: Germanna Give Day on Monday
Germanna Give Day is Monday. It’s about raising money to impact programs that directly help families.
AUDIO: Town Talk-Spotsylvania County Schools
Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr Scott Baker and School Board Chairman Baron Braswell talk about the hybrid start to school and local funding.
VIDEO: Phelps-“Cats are suffering”
Spotsylvania School Board member Lisa Phelps advocates for a return of students to school: “Cats are suffering.”
VIDEO: Braswell–Give hybrid a chance
Spotsylvania Schools are on schedule to switch to a hybrid learning model October 12th. School Board Chairman Baron Braswell asks the community to give it a chance.
GO Virginia Region 6 approves $634,938 in funding to Germanna Community College
GO Virginia is a statewide economic development initiative that provides project-based funds to encourage collaboration among private industry, higher education, and government partners to create higher-paying jobs.
Germanna Community College sees enrollment increase during pandemic
GCC President Dr. Janet Gullickson: “Germanna has anticipated this necessity and is thoroughly prepared to continue our excellence. In fact, our fall enrollment is up.”
Two Spotsy School Board members question lack of CARES Act money given to schools by Board of Supervisors
Spotsylvania Supervisors are scheduled to hold a public hearing Tuesday night on how the county should spend the second round of its federal COVID-19 money.
Stafford Schools holding Operation Warm fundraiser September 26th
For every $20 raised, Operation Warm provides a child in need with a new winter coat. This year, Stafford Schools has a $15,000 fundraising goal.
Stafford Schools offering meals at no charge to all students
Here’s the list on when and where the meals are available
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