House of Mercy Holds 2024 Back to School Program: Supply Drive

A family shows off new backpacks collected through the House of Mercy school supply drive.

House of Mercy is excited to announce the return of its 2024 Back to School Program, dedicated to providing essential school supplies to children whose families are facing financial insecurities.

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.
LOCAL EDUCATION NEWS

Prince William Board of Supervisors Approves Prince William Public Schools 2025 Budget

Photo from PWCS Vision 2025: Launching Thriving Futures documents

Notably, employees will earn an average 6% pay increase.

Children Ride OmniRide Free with Adults, April 25

OmniRide Express bus returns to service on March 7, 2023.

WOODBRIDGE, VA –   In support of national Take Your Child to Work Day, children aged 17 and younger can ride any OmniRide bus for free on Thursday, April 25. Great …

PWEA Ratifies 1st Collective Bargaining Agreement in Virginia

Prince William County Education Association [PWEA] members gather at the Kelly Leadership Center to demonstrate their support of fair contracts for Prince William County School employees. (2023)

Prince William Education Association [PWEA], the largest public-sector education local representing over 11,000 educators in Prince William County Schools [PWCS], has announced the ratified the first …

Brentsville Peyton McGovern, Scott Kerns Headline Class 3 All-State Girls Soccer Team

Brentsville’s Peyton McGovern with a one-on-one against Tabb’s goalie during the state quarterfinals.

Brentsville District senior midfielder Peyton McGovern is the Virginia High School League's Class 3 Player of the Year, and Brentsville District head coach Scott Kerns is the Class 3 Coach of the …

Be a Lifeguard this Summer at SplashDown Waterpark

Be a Lifeguard this Summer at SplashDown Waterpark. Free training is offered.

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Caring for older adults during extreme weather

(BPT) - Over the past 20 years, the world has witnessed a staggering rise in extreme weather events. According to a 2020 report from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction the dramatic …

From Career to Classroom: Six Strategies for Success

(BPT) - Late each summer, we see eager students returning to the classroom with new backpacks, sharpened pencils and a renewed focus — ready to take on the school year ahead. Nowadays, …

6 ways AI can help college students study smarter and learn more

(BPT) - Is information overload making it hard for you to focus on what matters most at school? An essential part of college is reading and deeply understanding the information that will make you an …

Washington State family celebrates the major milestones of 100 years of raising cattle

(BPT) - Rose Ranch is nothing short of unique. Nestled between dense forest and oyster beds, it has been operating along the coast of Washington State since 1923. For 100 years, each generation of …

Nursing parents still have no place to pump at work. Now they're suing.

The 19th reports on the anticipated wave of lawsuits — including against major companies — after the PUMP Act gave nursing employees the right to sue over a lack of workplace accommodations.

How many workers can AI really replace? Estimates are all over the place.

Verbit analyzed jobs data as well as academic and analyst forecasts to illustrate the potential for AI to displace jobs in the coming years.

Laws and loopholes still perpetuate school segregation across America

The 74 reports on loopholes, laws and lack of protections allowing Black, brown, low-income students to be excluded from America's most coveted schools.

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7 expert insights on the future of branded content

(BPT) - What's next for branded content? Branded content is a powerful, targeted way to connect with consumers, aligning your brand with their values. And it's highly effective. A Nielsen report found …
After the homeschooling spike post-pandemic, where is the fastest-growing form of education headed?
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5 of the most common professional development benefits
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The impact of early childhood education is widespread, so why doesn't every city offer it?
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Where did Tim Walz go to college?
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A closer look at 8 common construction risks
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As AI ascends, education experts debate which aspects of teaching should remain human
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How This Army Soldier and Entrepreneur Celebrates Her Mexican American Heritage

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New study: Half of Americans feel tied to their emails on vacation

(BPT) - Unlimited PTO tops the "workplace wishlist" for many employees, with 1 in 5 Americans saying they'd decline a new job if it didn't offer the benefit, according to new Empower research. More …

3 Things to Know About Learning AI for Career Advancement

(BPT) - Artificial intelligence (AI) undeniably continues to shape the workplace. Companies across the globe are navigating how to integrate AI into their business operations and strategies — …

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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.