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Gov. Bob McDonnell today announced a “Sprint to the Finish” final 100 days plan that aims to continue the administration’s successes in improving the quality of life of all Virginians and building a “Commonwealth of Opportunity.”
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Virginia’s 2013 public school graduates achieved significant gains and outperformed their peers nationwide on the SAT college-admissions test, according to results released today by the College Board.
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The Algebra of Snow is a novel that subtracts most of the allures of a novel—lush setting, multiple characters, and complex plot.
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Gov. Bob McDonnell announced today that Virginia Secretary of Education Laura Fornash will depart the administration in mid-November to take the position of Executive Assistant to the President for State Government Relations with the University of Virginia.
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Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe released his plan to strengthen Virginia’s cities, “Investing in Virginia’s Urban Centers,” on Monday.
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The Waynesboro Public Library has a new reading incentive program aimed at children from birth through age five and their caregivers. Called Book A Day, the goal is to encourage parents to read to their children.
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For many years I used North Carolina as a state that I thought Virginia should emulate. As another southern state, North Carolina was showing Virginia up in its commitment to improving the quality of life of its residents through investments, particularly in education.
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Diagnosing Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) is challenging for a variety of reasons.
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Is there someone in our community who exemplifies the spirit of service for our children in public education? If so, consider nominating them for a prestigious 2013 Dawbarn Education Award.
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Del. Richard P. “Dickie” Bell announced Thursday that he has been chosen by the Speaker of the House of Delegates as a representative to the Opportunity Educational Institution Board.
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