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Published August 15, 2025 at 2:00PM | Updated August 15, 2025 at 3:40PM

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Prince William William County Public Schools joins other public school divisions in Northern Virginia, and is rejecting the U.S. Department of Education’s directive to reverse policies that allow transgender students to use restrooms and locker rooms matching their chosen gender identity.

On Friday, August 15, 2025, Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) formally rejected the federal agency’s proposed Voluntary Resolution Agreement (VRA), calling it legally flawed and out of step with binding case law in Virginia.

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Stirring Up Success: Stafford’s Culinary Program Teaches Students More Than Just Cooking

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published March 11, 2025 at 9:30AM

Students learn knife skills.

Stafford County Public Schools offers high school programs that teach students vocational skills in several fields: the Culinary Arts program, offered at Stafford, Brooke Point, and Mountainview High Schools, provides students the opportunity to learn basic cooking techniques, work in a real-world setting, and gain valuable industry certifications.

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Potomac High School Senior Places At National Business Competition

By Aya Karouane

Published December 4, 2024 at 6:32PM | Updated December 5, 2024 at 10:41AM

Juliocesar Flores [Image: Prince William County Public Schools]

Juliocesar Flores, a senior at Potomac High School, achieved success in regional and state FBLA competitions and earned second place at the National Leadership Conference. He attributes his accomplishments to the guidance of his teacher, Felix Sandy, and the skills gained through FBLA as he prepares to pursue a career in business.

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University of Mary Washington and George Mason University Renew Partnership

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 30, 2024 at 10:32AM

The University of Mary Washington and George Mason University have renewed their partnership to enhance student pathways and support accelerated degree programs.

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UVA Health/Germanna Community College Program Receives $75K Boost

By Aya Karouane

Published October 29, 2024 at 12:00PM

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The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation has granted $75,000 to UVA Health to support the development of healthcare workers in the Culpeper Region through a new program. This initiative aims to create connections among local education and healthcare stakeholders, expose students to healthcare careers, and prepare educators for healthcare-related teaching.

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Falmouth Elementary Principal Resigns

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 29, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated August 4, 2024 at 8:51AM

Dr. Sallie Burch

Falmouth Elementary School parents received an email July 10 from Dr. Sallie Burch advising she would be resigning her role as Principal effective July 31.

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UMW Recognized in Money Magazine’s “Best Colleges in America” List

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 10, 2024 at 10:30AM

University of Mary Washington [Photo: Univesity of Mary Washington Facebook page]

The University of Mary Washington (UMW) has been recognized in Money Magazine’s “Best Colleges in America” list for the second year.

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