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Future of Jennie Dean Elementary: Innovation Hub, Historic Preservation, or Demolition?

By Uriah Kiser

As construction progresses on the new Jennie Dean Elementary School, a debate is unfolding over the future of the existing historic building.

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Stafford County to Unveil Plans for New Drew Middle School at March 11 Meeting

By Uriah Kiser

The Stafford County School Board is set to present the conceptual design plans for the new Edward E. Drew Middle School at its meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

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30% of Osbourn High Students are Chronically Absent, Data Shows

By Caitlyn Meisner
Osbourn High School. [Courtesy of Homes.com]

A total of 30% of Osbourn High School’s students are chronically absent, showing slight improvement in absenteeism rates in the 2024-2025 school year.

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Debate Over Armed Security in PWCS Elementary Schools Intensifies

By Uriah Kiser

The discussion over school security in Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) is intensifying as parents and advocacy groups push for armed security personnel in elementary schools, particularly in overcrowded schools like Covington-Harper Elementary School near Dumfries.

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History, Curriculum to be Incorporated into New Jennie Dean Design

By Caitlyn Meisner
A rendering of the new Jennie Dean Elementary School, memorializing the namesake of the school in a hallway. [Courtesy of Manassas City Public Schools]

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Prince William County School Board Chairman Stands Against Federal Push to End DEI Practices

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County School Board Chairman At-large Dr. Babur Lateef [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

Prince William County School Board Chairman At-large Dr. Babur Lateef is speaking out against efforts to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS).

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Stafford County School Board Approves $503M FY2026 Budget

By Uriah Kiser
Stafford County School Board members pose with division employees in honor of School Board Clerk Appreciation Week. [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools Facebook page]

In a unanimous vote, the Stafford County School Board approved a $503.1 million budget request for Fiscal Year 2026 following a lengthy discussion and public hearing that brought passionate testimony from teachers, parents, and community members.

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Manassas Schools Propose Cutting Services to Balance Budget

By Caitlyn Meisner
Manassas City Public Schools is funded mostly by state aid. [Courtesy of MCPS]

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Stafford Schools Welcome New Leadership: Principals for New Schools and a Transportation Director

By Uriah Kiser
Raybold

Stafford County Public Schools are ushering in a new era of leadership, announcing the appointment of several new principals, including the founding principals of two new elementary schools.

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What’s on the Agenda? Stafford Supervisors, School Board Meetings Set for Tuesday, February 25

By Kelly Sienkowski

Stafford County’s Board of Supervisors and School Board will hold their respective meetings on Tuesday, February 25. Both meetings will be streamed live, with agendas available online.

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