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Reaching Out to Students Through Their Teachers

Biotech Boot Camp at NVCC Gives Educators Hands-On Experience to Promote Science

Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009

A dozen Virginia science teachers gave up one precious day of summer in late last month to attend a Biotech Boot Camp at Northern Virginia Community College's Manassas campus. Read story and 1 comment »

So Many Dreams, So Many Diplomas

Virginia Offers Various Degree Programs Tailored to Students' Ambitions

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Fifteen-year-old Simon Lhuillier wants to become a pediatrician when he grows up and buy a big house near a lake. Nila Fasihi, 17, thinks she might one day open a hair salon in Afghanistan when the war is over. Read story and 1 comment »

Campaign Targets In-State Colleges

Candidates Offer Funding Options

Friday, June 5, 2009

As they have crossed the commonwealth, the three Democratic candidates for governor have repeatedly heard the same complaint from parents: Virginia students with impressive grades and test scores are being shut out of the state's top schools. Read story »

Va. Ponders Eliminating Third-Grade History Exam

Thursday, May 28, 2009

In the seven years since enactment of the federal No Child Left Behind law, students have spent ever more time filling in bubbles on high-stakes tests. But Virginia could soon join a movement to roll back testing programs, as it considers abandoning an exam that spans such matters as bartering, the ancient empire of Mali and pie charts. Read story and 1 comment »

School Officials Fear Future Cuts

As Budgets Flatten, Enrollment Increases

Thursday, May 28, 2009

As the toughest school spending cuts in several years become reality July 1, Virginia education officials credit the federal stimulus law for helping them avoid more onerous reductions. But they are looking nervously to the next budget cycle. Read story and 1 comment »

Teacher’s Past Use of Force Prompts Call for Rules on Restraining Students

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Citing "disturbing" reports of schoolchildren harmed when teachers physically restrained them, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan called on state school chiefs yesterday to develop plans this summer to ensure that restraints are used safely and sparingly. Read story and 8 comments »

Post Recognizes Outstanding Loudoun Educators

Mountain View Teacher, Mill Run Principal Chosen

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Jim Jenkins, a fifth-grade teacher at Mountain View Elementary School in Purcellville, doesn't need standardized tests to find out how his students are doing. He just asks them. Students lead conferences with parents and teachers at report card time, and they assess themselves. Read story »

Up Close: Author Sharon Reed Abboud

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Sharon Reed Abboud of Ashburn is the author of the new book, "All Moms Work, Short-Term Career Strategies for Long-Range Success," which was published by Loudoun-based Capital Books in April 2009. Read story »

Up Close: Charlie Toth

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

During his 40 years as an educator, Charlie Toth, 64, of Ashburn, has taught children all over the world. He teaches children of military service members and Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees -- children who would would otherwise not have a proper education. Read story »

Science Fair Honors Student Accomplishments

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Molly Krumpe wondered if serenading her mice with music - jazz, classical or even rock - would increase their navigation time through a maze. After two weeks of steady tunes, she concluded that the music did indeed pick up the pace. Read story and 4 comments »

Creativity Enters the Equation

Loudoun Might Keep Program Some Say Skimps on Math Basics

Sunday, March 15, 2009

On the heels of a vote in Prince William County to keep a math textbook that has drawn criticism from some parents, a Loudoun County elementary math review committee appears likely to recommend that a similar curriculum stay in place in Loudoun in some form. Read story and 5 comments »

Kaine: Limits on Out-of-State College Students Troubling

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009

Virginia's governor said legislative limits on out-of-state students at state-supported colleges are not a good idea. Read story and 1 comment »

Lawmakers Want to Limit Non-Va. College Students

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009

Valedictorian Phillip Wears boasted a 4.01 grade point average, served as captain of his lacrosse team and won awards for photography and television production when he graduated from South County Secondary School last year. Read story and 7 comments »

More No Va. Schools Using 'Flex Periods'

Students Can Review Lessons, Get Extra Help From Teachers

Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009

They sound like workout sessions at a gym, but "flex periods" are fast becoming a scheduling strategy among Northern Virginia high schools that want to offer students remediation or enrichment during the school day rather than before or after classes. Read story and 2 comments »

Pay Raises Victims Of School Budgets

Lean Plans Approved in Fairfax, Alexandria

Friday, Feb. 6, 2009

Many students will join bigger classes next fall. More than 1,000 teaching and support positions will vanish. Teacher pay will stagnate. Some schools will close. Read story and 1 comment »

Uncertainty Surrounds New School Budget

Some Supervisors Foresee More Cuts

Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009

Although the Loudoun School Board approved a budget last week that would keep most educational programs in place, several county supervisors said they are likely to impose deeper cuts, and it remained unclear how the School Board will respond if they do. Read story and 6 comments »

Well-Connected Parents Take On School Boards

Web-Savvy Activists Push for Educational Change

Friday, Jan. 30, 2009

For a new generation of well-wired activists in the Washington region, it's not enough to speak at Parent-Teacher Association or late-night school board meetings. Read story and 2 comments »

School Board Approves Budget Plan That Freezes Teacher Pay

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009

The recession might be squeezing teachers' wallets more in Loudoun County schools than in any other major school system in the Washington area. Read story and 70 comments »

School Board Alters Hatrick's Proposed Budget

Friday, Jan. 23, 2009

The Loudoun County School Board made changes to Superintendent Edgar B. Hatrick III's proposed budget during Thursday's budget work session, including a salary freeze for all LCPS employees for the 2009-2010 school year. Read story and 14 comments »

Chat Transcript: Cutting the School Budget

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009

As local budgets tighten, what kind of cuts are area schools likely to make? And will parents be expected to pick up the costs? Post staff writer Michael Birnbaum was online to answer your questions about school budgets on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 1 p.m. ET. Read story and 4 comments »

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