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UMW men’s basketball begins chase for second straight national title
The Eagles’ quest to repeat as champions is off to a good start with two double-digit victories to open the season. Read story
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UMW notes: Women’s soccer advances to conference championship
Men’s soccer falls in conference championship game. Read story
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Stafford voters reject 1% sales tax for school construction
County was among 32 localities to reject the measure. Read story
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Advisory committee: Make special education ‘a division-wide priority’ in city schools
Group wants Fredericksburg schools to hire “highly qualified” special education teachers, instructional assistants, and a special education coordinator. Read story
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FCPS Superintendent Catlett announces retirement
The Fredericksburg native began her career in the city school system as a sixth-grade teacher in the 1980s. Read story
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Virginia governor pledges overhaul of outdated K-12 school funding formula
The existing formula is over 50 years old and has forced local governments to spend far more on K-12 education than the state. Read story
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UMW notes: Men’s basketball enters season ranked No. 1 in Division III
Eagles are also favored to win their third straight Coast-to-Conference championship. Read story
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King George school board questions need for immigration policy
The new policy, which the board ultimately approved, is required by state legislation. Read story
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Stafford School Board approves calendar that keeps religious, cultural holidays
Josh Regan on 2027-28 calendar: ‘The fairest thing to do is to allow every religion to celebrate their holy days without having to worry about being in school.’ Read story
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