EMU’s new environmental justice minor addresses intersections of environmentalism, social justice movements
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The term “environmental justice” is increasingly joining the common lexicon of activists and community leaders.
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Warner pushes for measures to reinforce cybersecurity in public schools
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) is raising alarm regarding the need to protect education infrastructure from cyber-attacks following a ransomware incident at Fairfax County Public Schools, the largest school system in Virginia.
Virginia’s Community Colleges staying mostly virtual for spring 2021
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Virginia’s Community Colleges will continue to offer most of its classes online for the spring 2021 semester, Chancellor Glenn DuBois reported in a post to the VCC blog this week.
Northam proclaims Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month in Virginia
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Gov. Ralph Northam this week encouraged all Virginians to celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month, which is observed each year between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15.
Shenandoah University names new assistant provost for inclusion, diversity, equity
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Hakeem Leonard has recently been named as Shenandoah University’s first assistant provost for inclusion, diversity, and equity.
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act passes House of Representatives
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The House of Representatives voted 232-188 on Wednesday to pass the Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act (H.R. 2574), which would allow private individuals to file lawsuits under the Civil Rights Act’s Title VI authority, allowing students and parents to remedy discrimination in education.
Agriculture in the Classroom 2020-2021 grant deadline extended due to virtual learning
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As educators and students acclimate to a unique school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom is giving educators extra time to apply for educational grants.
Liberty Athletics launches #CreatedEqually initiative: Shared commitment of love, equality, unity
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Liberty Athletics has launched #CreatedEqually initiative, an effort aimed at uniting the department and Flames Nation around a shared commitment of love, equality and unity.
Tolu Olubunmi to deliver International Day of Peace Talk at Washington and Lee
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Political strategist and social entrepreneur Tolu Olubunmi will deliver the inaugural International Day of Peace address at Washington and Lee University on Sept. 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Staunton teacher honored as regional teacher of the year
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Lisa Cooper, a first grade teacher at Bessie Weller Elementary in Staunton, has been selected as the 2021 Region V Teacher of the Year.
