Jul 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
Looks like the Northern Virginia area is a great place to go to high school. Fairfax County and Prince William County are nation leaders in graduation rates. This is according to Education Week’s recent “Diplomas Count 2011: Beyond High School, Before...
Mar 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Superintendent Steven L. Walts’ proposed budget for Prince William County schools combines no layoffs with pay freezes to make a frugal yet satisfying budget. The total proposed budget is $864 million. That’s $36 million more than was spent last year. The extra bucks...
Jan 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
For Prince William County parents worried about their children’s education, perhaps they need have no fear. Evidently it’s a great place for youth. America’s Promise Alliance recently chose the county as one of its 100 best communities for young people. The...
Dec 27, 2010 | Uncategorized
The Prince William County school system plan to institute a merit pay program in some of its schools may have hit a snag. The Federal Department of Education provided the school system with an $11.1 million grant to pay for the five-year Teacher Incentive Performance...
Nov 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
When you think of what the model student looks like, you probably imagine someone who gets good grades, participates in extracurricular activities, and maybe has a good attendance record. Although those are definitely positive attributes for a student to have, another...
