Scandal Highlights Child Sex Abuse
Fairfax County police say reports, concerns rose in wake of scandal.
The fallout from the Penn State child sex abuse scandal — arrests, firings and the disgrace of a sports icon — has also promoted a heightened awareness of child sexual abuse.
Sports Brief: Alexandria
Erg Sprints Looking For Volunteers
Alexandria Sports Briefs: Erg Sprints Looking For Volunteers, SSSAS Wrestling Wins City Tournament, Episcopal Boys Improve to 11-1, TC Boys Snap 4-Game Losing Streak, TC Girls Beat Annandale, BI Girls Beat O’Connell
Task Force Presents ‘Common Sense’ Proposals
Allowing schools to open before Labor Day part of task force recommendations.
Repeal of the "Kings Dominion law," which requires Fairfax County schools to obtain a state waiver to open schools before Labor Day, is high on the list of legislative priorities announced Monday, Jan. 16, by Governor Robert McDonnell.
$2.4 Billion School Budget Proposed
Budget includes new positions, salary increases to address growing student population.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent Jack D. Dale presented a $2.4 billion budget proposal to the school board on Jan. 12, reflecting a nine percent – or $202.3 million increase - in next year’s operating budget.
Undercutting King’s Dominion Law
Governor supports Northern Virginia’s plight to start schools before Labor Day.
Ever since Republicans gained a narrow one-vote majority in the state Senate, many in Northern Virginia have been fearing a loss of influence in Richmond.
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