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Opinion: Vote out those who refuse to listen to parents

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Yet despite this, Superintendent LaTonya McDade, School Board Chair Babur Lateef, and the other Democrats on the school board refuse to reverse their path towards the total destruction of our education system and the trust of parents.

Prince William County is not alone. As a matter of fact, we are still in the infancy of this total transformation of our children’s education. Although parents around the country have been in this fight for years, these school boards believe they know what is best and continue to push race-based equity and transgender policies in our schools, ultimately indoctrinating our innocent children.

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NOVEC tours tours students in Washington, D.C.

By Madina Habib
NOVEC sponsored Youth Tour students (FROM LEFT) Alexa Zarkauskas, Grace Kestler, Jordan Asinugo and Bora Yoon visited the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC): “Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative sponsored four local high school students for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. from June 19 to 23.”

“They, along with nearly 1,800 other students from across the nation, learned about cooperatives, visited historic sites and museums, and saw the federal government in action.”

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Haymarket native Jackson Ledbetter will drum at country music festival ‘Faster Horses’

By Uriah Kiser
Ledbetter

Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass.:  “Berklee student and Haymarket native Jackson Ledbetter will be the drummer for Vivienne Artur’s band at the major country music festival Faster Horses in Brooklyn, Michigan on Sunday, July 16 as part of the Berklee Popular Music Institute (BPMI), an innovative class at the college that brings students and Berklee-affiliated acts to major North American music festivals.”

“The BPMI program guides students through every step of going from the classroom to the stage—important preparation for a performance career. While most Berklee classes take place over the course of one semester, BPMI runs on a three-semester, full-year cycle. In the fall semester, the class selects the artists and splits up into management teams.”

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This week’s Dean’s List

By Amelia Breeden
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More than 4,000 students graduated from Georgia State University during the spring 2023 semester at the associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral levels:

Ruby Ford, of Woodbridge, earned a Master of Public Health degree in Health Management & Policy.

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Manassas schools name 3 to Business Honor Roll

By Uriah Kiser

“Each year, the VSBA invites school divisions to pass a resolution recognizing up to three businesses for the Business Honor Roll. This recognition program enables local school divisions to express gratitude towards companies that support schools and the community. Businesses offer valuable contributions to schools in various ways, such as providing financial or in-kind aid, donating to scholarship programs, supporting extracurricular activities, offering internships, volunteering, and sponsoring field trips.”

“During the Superintendent Announcements and Spotlights, Eric Godwin, the Work-based Learning Specialist for MCPS, presented the local recipients for this year’s honor roll.”

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Prince William schools celebrate state, national champs

By Uriah Kiser
Individual Track State Championship Winners

Prince William County Public Schools: “Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) high school athletes had a successful 2022-23 spring sports season, yielding national and state champions. Congratulations to the following individuals and teams on their accomplishments.”

Click here to read about the winners.

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Stafford schools urges parents to round up at register

By Madina Habib
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Stafford County Public Schools: “Stafford County public schools are again partnering with Giant Food on a program to help support children facing food insecurity. From June 16 through July 27, 2023, Giant Food patrons may “ROUND UP AT THE REGISTER” their grocery purchase.”

“These donations provide another opportunity for us to support our families, and we are thankful for this important partnership.” said Stafford Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor.

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Hood appointed high schools associate superintendent

By Madina Habib

Prince William County Schools E-News: “Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) has appointed Greg Hood as associate superintendent for high schools, effective July 1. Hood will assume this role following the retirement of William Bixby.”

“As associate superintendent for high schools, Hood will provide support and direction to the 13 comprehensive PWCS high schools, as well as alternative and specialty schools, and athletics and activities, with a total enrollment of approximately 29,000 students. This position serves as a member of the executive cabinet.”

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McDade outlines schools improvement plans to Dumfries Town Council

By Sarah Romero
McDade

Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. LaTanya McDade told the Dumfries Town Council she’s working on several improvements to county schools.

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