New graduate program will prepare nurses for leadership roles in clinical practice, education and healthcare systems.
UMW to add Master of Science in Nursing degree next year
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Turf war: King George supervisors vote to fully fund artificial field after heated discussion
Supervisor T.C. Collins insisted the school division pay nearly half the cost for the project via the high school’s activity fund.
On the Agenda, Dec. 1-5
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
To connect with Afghan students and families, FCPS chose ‘people over programs’
The school division hired three family connections liaisons through a grant from the Office of New Americans.
On time and within budget: Hartwood High School prepares to receive students next year
The facility also will contain one of Stafford’s newest specialty centers.
Virginia School Board Association honors Caroline’s Kelley with advocacy award
Two Stafford School Board members also were recognized.
Spotsylvania school officials defend handling of child sex abuse case after sentencing
A judge in Spotsylvania Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court sentenced Miguel Velasquez Velasco to 48 years in prison Friday.
Raising the bar? Spotsylvania schools seeking five full-time legal positions
Division will request full-time counsel, an internal investigator, two paralegals and an administrative assistant in the fiscal year 2027 budget.
‘The needs are extreme:’ Local school officials plead with legislators for help with mental-health crisis
School funding and workforce development were other major topics discussed during the Region III legislative breakfast.
On the Agenda, Nov. 17-21
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
LISTEN: UMW’s Great Lives returns January 20
UMW’s Great Lives lecture series returns in January with a new season of biographical programs that spotlight influential figures and the stories that shaped history.
Daniels aims to trade Spotsylvania School Board for U.S. Senate
The School Board member plans to challenge U.S. Sen. Mark Warner for the Democratic nomination in next year’s race.
Caroline School Board hopes upcoming budget will get boost from ‘friends of education’
School board approved FY27-31 Capital Improvement Plan and FY27 budget calendar Monday night.
Spotsylvania adds weapons detection system to school board meetings amid threats to Jackson and Mitchell
Superintendent also addressed concerns regarding his immigration status and academic credentials.
On the Agenda, Nov. 10-14
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Caroline students who integrated school division 60 years ago share experiences
In 1965, 13 Black students chose to integrate Caroline High School, and two siblings did the same at Bowling Green Elementary. Their experience has never been recognized.
Against the stream? Parents ask city school board to address technology usage
Access to YouTube, online gaming called into question at school board meeting.
Democrats assume majority on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors
Wins by Maya Guy and Kecia Evans help carry the party in a county formerly controlled by Republicans.
Data centers to face stronger opposition after Spotsylvania election results
Challenger David Goosman and incumbent Lori Hayes, who both favor special use permits for data centers in areas zoned Industrial, breezed to victories Tuesday night.
Two Stafford School Board seats will see new occupants regardless of election outcome
The incumbents in the Aquia and Hartwood districts didn’t seek re-election.
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