
Robert E. Lee High School: Keynote Speaker Warns of Change
Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson spoke to graduates about embracing change.
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From ‘Pete the Cat’ to Social Justice at West Springfield High
Speakers urge graduates to draw lessons from history.
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SOL Skills Used in Cardboard Boats Pay Off
Annual Springfield Regatta is a hit at Accotink.
Cardboard Boat Race in Springfield

Teens Explore First Jobs in Fairfax County
Teen Job Fair held in West Springfield High; three more to follow at area schools.
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Students Who Work for Peace Honored in Fairfax County: Burke, Fairfax City, Fairfax Station, Lorton Areas
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No Property Tax Rate Increase and Fully Funded Public Schools in Fairfax County
County executive presents proposed FY 2020 budget.
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Promoting Early Learning in Virginia
Volcansek heads 1,100-member Northern Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children.
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Fairfax County School Board Adopts FY 2020 Advertised Budget
Budget prioritizes employee compensation with $55.2 million more for teacher salary scales.
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Dinner Across Political Divide
West Springfield’s Young Democrats and the Conservative Club came together to host potluck dinner for furloughed government employees.
Potluck dinner for furloughed government employees.
Virginia Faculty Members Lobby Legislators on Higher Education
Focus on reform, plus money for salary increases, boosting tuition assistance and increasing student access to higher education.
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Strategic Priority: Recruiting Great Teachers in Fairfax County
Superintendent presents public schools’ budget for FY 2020.
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Education Issues Take Center Stage
Constituents tell lawmakers to increase teacher pay; ERA, $15 minimum wage and more.
Teachers deserve a pay raise, and Virginia desperately needs to hire more school counselors. These were two of the most prevalent concerns voiced by constituents to members of the Fairfax County legislative delegation, the largest in the Virginia General Assembly.
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