FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on Jan. 20, 2025: Hello Team FCPS! Well, what another incredible week here in FCPS. I must say that the weather in 2025 has certainly been on the cold side ;>)!! I trust that each of you have been staying warm and safe as we navigate this beautiful, albeit cold winter season. As we grapple with the challenges ahead of us, I remain inspired by the words of  more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: The University of Lynchburg's Master of Education in Special Education program has been approved by the Virginia Department of Education to offer courses leading to two new endorsements: Special Education Deaf and Hard of Hearing (PreK-12) and Career and Technical Education -- Transition and Special Needs. Both options meet a critical need in the state of Virginia. To be eligible for the Special Education De more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following statement on Jan. 18, 2025: * * * Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares today issued the following statement after President Joe Biden announced clemency for Ferrone Claiborne and Terence Richardson - the "Waverly Two" whose criminal acts caused the death of Officer Allen Gibson in 1998. "I am absolutely outraged by what has happened. My heart is shattered knowing that the men that killed my fathe more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 18 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) congratulates four educators from the state who received the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Nationally, 336 teachers and mentors received the most recent round of this prestigious award as well as the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESM more PR