Virginia Tech partners with Nepal to provide virtual pesticide safety training
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In the developing world, the inappropriate use of toxic chemical pesticides frequently leads to human, animal, and environmental health issues.
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Climate Action Alliance of the Valley climate, energy news roundup: July 26
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The Climate Action Alliance of the Valley (CAAV), a non-profit, grassroots group of volunteers in the Central Shenandoah Valley, produces “The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News” to inform legislators and the public.
Online program focuses on protecting vulnerable older adults during COVID-19, beyond
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Remember when people could easily, or at least safely, visit their loved ones and friends at home and in care facilities, without fear of exposing them to the coronavirus?
USDA Farm to School Grants connect more students with locally grown, raised food
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The Virginia Department of Education will use a nearly $100,000 Farm to School Grant from the USDA to support efforts of school nutrition programs to serve Virginia-grown food in school cafeterias and school-based meals programs.
Virginia Tech online master’s in political science program earns national recognition
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Virginia Tech ranks No. 2 in the nation for best online master’s degrees in political science, according to the Guide to Online Schools.
The best colleges in Virginia and West Virginia
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With COVID-19 adding a new level of uncertainty to the college application process, being accepted to a school close to home can introduce some element of comfort into your decision.
Augusta County Library plans resource day for homeschoolers, distance learners
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The Augusta County Library is preparing to offer their educational resources to families who will be homeschooling or distance learning during the upcoming school year.
Top 4 background check sites
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The background check industry has immensely evolved during the past decades.
Toronto’s Michael Majeed talks electric cars, why a wave is still coming
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The days of gasoline-powered engines appear to be waning a bit as more and more consumers are switching to cars fueled by alternative energy sources.
Warner legislation would block Trump from forcing schools to reopen
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President Trump is trying to force schools across the country to reopen by threatening to cut funding to local school districts that decide against opening on time. Legislation from U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) would block the administration from being able to do that.
