Grants available to Virginia educators for agricultural learning
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Educators interested in incorporating agricultural learning into their curricula can receive help from Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom’s educator grants.
Search Results for Teacher of the Year
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Virginia ABC awards 10 grants to support alcohol education and prevention efforts
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Ten community organizations across the state were recently awarded more than $83,000 in Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority education and prevention grants to help reduce underage and high-risk drinking.
Are local county fairs welcoming to Democrats? Not so much around here
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Last week’s controversy with a Confederate flag display at the Augusta County Fair reminded me of my last visit to the Rockingham County Fair back in 2016.
Chris Slade brings his passion for Virginia Football back home to Charlottesville
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Former Virginia Football great Chris Slade didn’t hold back when I asked him about watching the Hoos’ woeful defensive play last season.
Augusta County Fair orders removal of Confederate flag display
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Ken Chandler, a history teacher on staff at the University of Richmond’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies, was invited to the Augusta County Fair this year to educate the public on the American Civil War.
Federal loan forgiveness program provides relief of student debt for essential workers
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Through Oct. 31, 2022, the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program is available for healthcare and frontline workers, teachers, administrative employees, and other community servants doing essential work for the United States. A federal PSLF waiver provides access to student loan forgiveness.
Traffic-safety advocates honored during YOVASO ceremony in Harrisonburg
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Traffic-safety advocates were recognized during the annual Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety awards banquet in Harrisonburg July 16.
Are police in schools a good idea? Waynesboro Public Schools tries to strike a balance
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Communities across the country are focusing on adding school resource officers in the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 19 students and two teachers in May.
Virginia First Lady hosts fourth Spirit of Sisterhood in Virginia Beach
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More than 250 women and girls joined Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin for her fourth Spirit of Sisterhood gathering in Virginia Beach on July 13.
Freeman-Belle seeks second term on Waynesboro School Board
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Debra Freeman-Belle is running for her second term on Waynesboro School Board in November’s election.
