Stafford County Public Schools unveiled sweeping curriculum updates for 2026–27, featuring two new specialty centers, major state-mandated changes to career and technical education, and a redesigned program for English learners.

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Internal correspondence within Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) shows that senior division officials were aware of and actively discussed the potential for controversy surrounding the establishment of a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) student club before the October 1, 2025, School Board meeting.

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Facing public criticism over travel spending, payroll questions, and chaotic school bus delays, the Fredericksburg City School Board says it plans to rebuild trust and improve transparency through a December workshop focused on ethics, teamwork, and accountability.

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Parents are raising concerns about how Fredericksburg City Public Schools utilizes technology to support students, warning that new digital tools intended to help could also compromise children’s privacy and safety.

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Ingram was surprised with the honor during a recent celebration at Osbourn, attended by school administrators, Superintendent Dr. Kevin Newman, members of the School Board, and her family. Principal Dr. Jennifer Chapman praised Ingram as one of the school’s most dedicated and future-focused students.

The National Merit Scholarship Program is a prestigious academic competition that began in 1955. Students enter the program by taking the PSAT/NMSQT as juniors; over 1.3 million students from 20,000 U.S. high schools competed this year. Only about 16,000 earn Semifinalist status.


Elizabeth Rehm is returning to the Fredericksburg City Public Schools board after being unanimously appointed to fill the Ward 3 seat vacated by Jennifer Boyd. The appointment was made during the board’s meeting on October 6, and Rehm will serve through the end of 2025.

Rehm brings more than nine years of experience, having previously served on the board from 2012 to 2021. Her return offers stability and familiarity during a time of continued growth for the school division, officials said.


The Manassas City School Board will review its grading policy after parents and teachers voiced frustration that the division’s “50 floor” system allows students to coast instead of completing their work.

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STAFFORD, Va. — Stafford County Public Schools proudly congratulates Michael Sidebotham, principal of Grafton Elementary School, on his appointment by U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to the National Assessment Governing Board, the body that oversees the Nation’s Report Card.

The National Assessment Governing Board plays a critical role in shaping the assessment of student achievement nationwide, including determining which subjects and grades to assess and setting performance standards. This appointment recognizes Principal Sidebotham’s extensive expertise in educational assessment and his dedication to using data to support student growth.


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