
Ken Plum: A progressive state, if we can keep it
Far more meaningful than the partisan labels of elected officials are the changes that have taken place in the laws of the Commonwealth.

Far more meaningful than the partisan labels of elected officials are the changes that have taken place in the laws of the Commonwealth.

Staunton Montessori School has named Debra Dance Schmid has been named the new head of school, replacing Kelley Flanders, who is transitioning at the end of this school year to become head of school at Rochester Montessori in Minnesota.

Arts Council of the Valley announces the fifth annual artVISION: Rockingham County Youth Art Month Show, March 1-26.

Bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress would give college students additional opportunities to gain experience in the field of early childhood education.

The Virginia House of Delegates passed Seizure Safe Schools legislation in a 86-13 vote on Thursday.

Human rights abuses under Erdogan are beyond the pale of inhumanity and moral decadence.

The true measure of an officeholder comes not in the promises made but whether that person is willing to put their money where their mouth is.

Remote learning options – when they are feasible, which is questionable for areas lacking broadband access – simply do not provide the full range of benefits for the well-being of children, including their mental health.

The James Madison University College of Education is partnering on a $10.8 million federal grant to create a professional development program to increase teacher effectiveness and improve in-person, remote and hybrid instruction in STEM.

Gov. Ralph Northam is inviting Virginia students, educators and families to participate in the second annual Black History Month Historical Marker Contest, which kicks off on Monday.
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