Posts Tagged Colleges and Universities
Northam Taps Northern Virginia Middle School Teacher for Education Secretary
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 27, 2017
Governor-elect Ralph Northam names Beville Middle School teacher Atif Qarni as the next secretary of education. (Credit: Michael Pope)
Governor-elect Ralph Northam is filling out key Cabinet posts in the run-up to his inauguration next month, and this week he’s outlining his new education team. Michael Pope has the story.
Study: Post-High School Education Lags In Some Parts Of Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 12, 2017
Virginia is one of the most highly educated states in the country. A new report, however, shows an uneven nature to that education, with some communities left behind. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Colleges Preparing for New School Year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 23, 2016
Credit: Taber Andrew Bain / Creative Commons
Many of Virginia’s colleges are back in session this week. Classes at Virginia Tech started Monday, the University of Virginia’s began today — and Virginia Commonwealth University kicks things off tomorrow. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
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From NPR News- Former Writer Saw Bert And Ernie As 'Loving Couple,' Sesame Workshop Disagrees September 18, 2018Mark Saltzman revived a longtime debate saying, yes, the beloved puppet pair were gay. Their producers and creators were quick to deny the claim.
- Hearing With Kavanaugh And Accuser Alleging Sexual Assault In Turmoil September 18, 2018The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to hold a hearing on Christine Blasey Ford's claim that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in the 1980s — even without her testimony.
- How To Help Those Affected By Hurricane Florence September 18, 2018In the aftermath of the catastrophic storm, officials are encouraging people to volunteer and donate. Here's a guide on how to do that.
- Facebook Allowed Employers To Exclude Women From Job Ads, ACLU Says September 18, 2018The complaint, filed Tuesday, says 10 businesses prevented women from receiving employment opportunities on the website. It also accused Facebook of excluding women in its own company.
- Supreme Court Orders Disclosure For Dark Money, As New Report Unveils Some Donors September 18, 2018Groups such as the NRA and Chamber of Commerce must disclose who paid for campaign ads they run this fall. A new report says such groups pumped about $600 million into elections between 2010 and 2016.
- Former Writer Saw Bert And Ernie As 'Loving Couple,' Sesame Workshop Disagrees September 18, 2018
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- Brexit: EU 'ready to improve' Irish border proposal September 18, 2018Michel Barnier says he wants to "de-dramatise" the issue and respect the UK's territorial integrity.
- Chemnitz unrest: German top spy Maassen forced out September 18, 2018Germany's domestic intelligence chief is moved to another post amid a row over far-right violence.
- Mylee Billingham: Father 'murdered daughter after threat to kill mother' September 18, 2018Mylee Billingham was stabbed at her father's home after he threatened to kill her mother, a court hears.
- Storm Ali approach brings amber weather warning September 18, 2018The Met Office warns of winds of up to 80 mph, which could endanger life.
- Facebook job ads 'discriminated by gender' September 18, 2018Women in three US states were allegedly not shown job ads for certain "male-dominated professions".
- Brexit: EU 'ready to improve' Irish border proposal September 18, 2018
