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Gov. Bob McDonnell and Secretary of Education Laura Fornash on Tuesday announced “The Governor’s K-12 Education Reform Summit: Investing in Students Today, Creating the Workforce of Tomorrow,” hosted by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce
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On Tuesday, Kaine for Virginia released “Investing in our Workers” – a strategic initiative to develop the world’s most talented workforce and equip young people with the skills they need to succeed in the jobs and industries of a global economy
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Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library will host the final series of workshops in conjunction with the three-year Teaching American History grant
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Although a child of the ’70s, my parents did not subject me to the music revolution of the ’60s. God love them, but hippies they are not. Rather than Janis Joplin, I listened to Karen Carpenter. In lieu of The Beatles, I listened to the Statler Brothers
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While it is not unusual for a James Madison University student to set goals for their college career, it is a bit unusual to accomplish those goals by the end of sophomore year. Harrisonburg native Daniel Suter entered JMU two years ago determined to pursue his passion for archery. His goals were lofty: win Indoor Nationals, win Outdoor Nationals and make the World Team. Check, check and check
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Augusta Health Cancer Center has hired two medical oncology physicians and an adult nurse practitioner to staff its Hematology/Oncology (chemotherapy) department. The physicians are Patrick Judson, MD, and Shanique Palmer, MD. The nurse practitioner is P. Michael Marshall, PhD, ANP-C
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It is difficult to move forward if you are carrying a lot of baggage. Most governments have baggage that is holding them back. As a result, current budget discussions will likely not bear fruit. Instead, we kick the can down the road until the next budget season when the same can will be found sitting in the middle of progress
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While visiting Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg on Thursday, Gov. Bob McDonnell ceremonially signed nine bills that streamline or eliminate burdensome state mandates on local governments
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Elizabeth (Betty) Johnson Rice, who was a student leader in the largest single sit-in of the civil rights movement, will be the keynote speaker for the Waynesboro NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Banquet
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Only four days remain to register for the first week of Summer Studio at the Staunton Augusta Art Center. Registration ends Monday, June 4
