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1 year ago
Harrisonburg School Board continues discussion about school start times

Superintendent Dr. Michael Richards said that while he’s considering those childcare providers needs – as well as those of the school divisions other partnered organizations – he may need to request more time to come up with an alternate proposal for start times.

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1 year ago
Bridgewater College Launches Public Phase of $35 Million Campaign

BRIDGEWATER, Va. (Bridgewater College) – Bridgewater College has launched the public phase of a $35 […]

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1 year ago
Rockingham County School Board votes to retain several more books

Superintendent Larry Shifflett recommended keeping the books “Drama,” volumes 1-4 of the “Heartstopper” series, and “All American Boys” in the county’s school libraries. However, board member Hollie Cave was concerned about how the developmentally appropriate nature of the books were being considered.

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1 year ago
Spotswood High School seniors to be featured on Good Morning America

Dua and Kidd were interviewed for their work on the documentary “Knocking Down Walls,” which explores the first cases implementing the Brown v. Board of Education (1954) Supreme Court decision in Virginia. 

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1 year ago
Heather Coltman to step down as JMU Provost

Heather Coltman has served as provost and senior vice president for the Academic Affairs Division since arriving at JMU in 2017.

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1 year ago
JMU President Alger departing GO Virginia group

The recent changes come as the Council bids farewell to four longstanding members, who have played pivotal roles in the program’s success over the past seven years.

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1 year ago
James Madison University appoints Wood Vice President of Enrollment Management

Wood served as JMU’s Associate Vice President for Access and Enrollment Management and Director of Admissions since July 2021.

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1 year ago
Shenandoah County School Board votes to restore original Confederate names for two schools

The Shenandoah County School Board moved to restore the school names in a 5-1 vote, effectively changing both of the Quicksburg schools from Mountain View back to Stonewall Jackson High and Honey Run back to Ashby-Lee Elementary, respectively.

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1 year ago
Mother and son to both graduate from James Madison University this weekend

LouAnn Leonard will walk across the stage first during the 1:30 p.m. ceremony on Friday for JMU’s College of Education, the School of Professional and Continuing Education, and University Studies. Her son, Bryce, will follow during the College of Business commencement at 4:30 p.m.

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1 year ago
Harrisonburg City Public Schools considering rezoning Elementary Schools

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Harrisonburg City School Board is considering a redistricting […]

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