PWCS Alerts Parents to Back-to-School 2024-25 Info & Policy Changes

PWCS alerts parents of changes to internet device policies and school bus stops.

Fauquier Health Earns 2024 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety

Fauquier Health receives Leapfrog Top General Hospital honors. Back row (l-r): Amy Rubio MSN, RN, Director of Quality; Brandi Trottman, BSN, RN, CEN, Director, Emergency Services; Gary Matthews, PharmD, BCGP, Director of Pharmacy Services; Leah Binder, president and CEO, Leapfrog Group; Shawna Cochran Breeden, MSN, RN, CNOR, Director of Perioperative Services; Jessica Ross, RN PCCN, Director, Acute Care Services Front row (l-r): Christen Grimes BSN, RNC-OB, MA, Director of the Family Birthing Center; William Haugh, FACHE, Central Division President, Lifepoint Health; Rebecca M. Segal, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer; Toni Maxwell, APRN, FNP-BC, Chief Nursing Officer; Jeffrey Abrams, MD

Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Fauquier Health was named a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group.

LOCAL EDUCATION NEWS

From Country Boy to Country Hero: Decorated veteran recounts life as a Vietnam medevac pilot

Douglas Moore as a young military pilot.

Col. Douglas E. Moore of Haymarket considers himself a country boy from Arkansas, but there’s more to him. Not only did he serve his country honorably as a pilot and soldier, but he also wrote …

The Making of a Rock Star

"The Making of a Rock Star" was originally published in the Sept. 2024 issue of Haymarket Gainesville Lifestyle

Menacker, 16, of Bristow, recounts the journey that led her to attend Grammy Camp in July.

Changing Directions : Local Theater Director Deb Hansen Encourages Everyone to Play their Part 

Deb Hansen (center) and fellow actors attending Atlantic Acting School are on their way to see "Awesome 80s Prom," in New York City.

Hansen decided to direct the musical “Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play,” but not in the traditional manner. Rather than having the cast of 19 adults and four children just stand at microphones, Hansen plans to have them move about the intimate space.

The Learning Experience Opens Early Childhood Academy in Bristow

Megan Barefoot, Director of The Learning Experience in Bristow, is a welcoming face at the school along with TLE

When The Learning Experience: Academy of Early Education offered Megan Barefoot the position of site director at their new Bristow center, she jumped at the opportunity. Barefoot is an early …

Jobs and employment information

5 Effective Steps to Avoid the Summer Slide 

5 Effective Steps to Avoid the Summer Slide 
(Niyoka McCoy, Ed.D., Chief Learning Officer at Stride) - Summer is almost here, and the educators at K12-powered online schools have created your ultimate guide to fend off summer learning loss. …

Feel the love: Help your local heroes receive much-needed relief

(BPT) - Local heroes do so much for their communities. Teachers, nurses, first responders, veterans and so many more community heroes put everyone else's needs before their own.While you can't pay …

A Cry for Change: What 2,600 Nurses Want You to Know Right Now

(BPT) - For many, nursing isn't just a job — it's a calling. According to the report "Beyond the Bedside: The State of Nursing in 2025," 79% of nurses surveyed said they entered nursing to make …

Lifelong learning reimagined: How DeVryPro helps professionals thrive in an AI-powered world

(BPT) - With real-world courses, AI-driven support and flexible design, DeVry University's new platform empowers learners to upskill for what's nextThe workplace is evolving fast. From AI and …

One state tried algebra for all eighth graders. It hasn't gone well

The Hechinger Report covers the reasons behind the initiative to have students take algebra in eighth grade, as well as its results, in Minnesota.

More education and careers news

(BPT) - Unlike previous generations, a well-paying job with security and benefits is no longer enough of a draw for millennials and Gen Z. In fact, many are willing to turn down jobs from employers …
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Education & Careers

Empowering caregivers: Resources and strategies for success

(BPT) - One in five Americans is a caregiver, meaning they regularly assist relatives, spouses, friends or neighbors with basic tasks like feeding and dressing.And as our population ages, the need …
Nearly 1 in 5 NYC students are Asian American. Just 8% of teachers are.
Chalkbeat reports that teachers who share the specific racial or ethnic background of their students may be better able to forge connections that benefit kids academically and emotionally.
The number of 18-year-olds is about to drop sharply, packing a wallop for colleges—and the economy
The Hechinger Report reports on how America is about to go over the "demographic cliff."
How much do travel nurses make?
Vivian Health explores how much travel nurses earned in early March 2025, explains why travelers are paid more generously, and highlights additional perks.
Shut out: High school students learn about careers — but can't try one that pays
The 74 reports on the state of paid apprenticeships and internships in U.S. schools.
Report: Kids check out of school as they get older, and parents are in the dark
The 74 shares findings from a new study by the Brookings Institution that says parents and children differ massively on how much learning actually happens in school.
Is workplace burnout the new normal for Americans and Canadians? It doesn't have to be.
Wysa compiled data on workplace burnout from Microsoft and LinkedIn's 2024 report and APA to explore why it happens and how to address it.

Expert tips for small business success in the AI era

(BPT) - Did you know small businesses comprise 99.9% of all businesses nationwide? Today's small businesses are entering a new era, with smart, accessible technology helping to level the playing …

How One Company is Fueling the Future of Small Businesses — With $5 Billion to Back It Up

(BPT) - Small businesses are the heart of Main Street — and the backbone of the American economy. From neighborhood restaurants to veteran-owned logistics companies, these millions of …

Top 5 things you need to know about Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists

(BPT) - When you or a loved one undergoes a surgical procedure, it can be overwhelming. Many healthcare professionals comprise the surgical team to ensure your well-being throughout the process. …

Value-based care: How primary care doctors are succeeding with Aledade partnership

(BPT) - For decades, the American health care system has compensated doctors for each visit, test and procedure they provide — regardless of outcome. While fee-for-service remains important for …
More Americans are learning remotely.

Taking intermittent quizzes reduces achievement gaps and enhances online learning, even in highly distracting environments

Racial achievement gaps virtually vanished when students answered quizzes during remote learning.

AI isn’t replacing student writing – but it is reshaping it

If AI allows students to automate routine cognitive tasks, it doesn’t mean they’re thinking less. It means their thinking is changing.
CAREER

Changes in the Labor Market: What to Expect in the Next Quarters of the Year?

Individuals work at computers in a modern office environment.
We have teamed up with experts from job aggregator Jooble to outline the trends, challenges, and opportunities in the labor market in 2023.
PWEA members advocate for fair contracts for teachers via collective bargaining.

PWEA Teacher Claims PWCS Seeks to Curtail Association's Bargaining Power

The Prince William Education Association is working to firmly establish its role in the contract negotiation process, but its leadership alleges Prince William County Schools does not want to concede power to employees beyond what is mandated by the state.

I-66 EMP and SPARK Mark Continued Partnership With Check Presentation

Manassas, Va.  – Symbolizing its steady commitment to supporting education in Prince William County, today I-66 Express Mobility Partners (I-66 EMP), builder and operator of the 66 Express …

PWEA Contract Negotiations Bring Teachers New Hope

PWEA members meet to discuss the upcoming school year.

The beginning of the year brings a mix of giddy anxiety, but with unfilled positions, PWCS teachers wonder what they will be up against.