… but bans won’t deliver the results people expect until adults realize their own complicity in the issue. Editor’s Note: Welcome to the first in an occasional series about the state of education in the 540. These essays feature those on the frontlines of education who also respect research, appreciate the complexities of policy, and […]
Chris Yakabouski is Supervisor for the Battlefield District for Spotsylvania County and shares his multi-decade experience with local government, regional growth, the link between land use and transportation spending, and future challenges. Listen to the Podcast Local Obituaries To view local obituaries or to send a note to family and loved ones, please visit our […]
The week just past saw UMW’s president offer a fascinating look at the university’s present and future, controversy over a vacant parcel in Spotsy, a crisis of OB-GYN coverage in our region, another Spotsy School Board warrant, and Buc-ee’s controversial bid to move into Stafford. In addition, Martin Davis reflects on Memorial Day, the United […]
Whether it’s the university and the surrounding community, or the liberal arts and Artificial Intelligence, UMW’s president is building connections for the future. When Troy Paino arrived at the University of Mary Washington in 2016 to become the school’s tenth president, he brought with him a trick that had served him well at his previous […]
It’s time – past time – that we simply learn to hear. Leatherneck Gallery is flooded with light, and that light reflects the words that capture the essence of the United States Marine Corps. Perhaps none do that better than these: “The Marines will never disappoint the expectations of the country — never!”— Captain C. […]
We can no longer sacrifice our future to our past. The Sunday Big Idea is a new, occasional feature that features bold ideas and challenges the way we see ourselves and our futures. If you’d like to submit a piece for consideration, please direct it to Martin Davis ([email protected]). Long before I began spending time […]
The week just past saw Spotsylvania’s School Board corrupting Congress, Stafford’s showering money on managers, playing fast and loose with Buc-ee’s traffic study, Mary Washington Healthcare finding new ways to add fees to patients’ bills, and two teacher arrests in Spotsylvania. Also this week, a long-overdue lesson in Robert’s Rules of Order (that seems to […]
We welcome back Scott Mayausky, our most celebrated and recognized guest. This week, the New Dominion Podcast is celebrating its 50th podcast. With more than 2,000 listeners, NDP is quickly becoming a force in Central Virginia, highlighting the movers, shakers, and interesting people who make life in our area so enjoyable. For our 50th show, […]
Arrest was related to an incident that occurred in April. The accused teacher was previously interviewed in 2017 regarding another accusation of assaulting a student – that case was deemed unfounded. Gloria Joan Jackson, a behavioral interventionist with Spotsylvania County Public Schools, has been charged with one count of misdemeanor assault and battery for striking […]
For three years, the School Board has not been following Robert’s Rules of Order; rather, members have bludgeoned one another with it. There’s a better way forward. As has been the case for too many meetings of the Spotsylvania County School Board over the past three years, the gathering on Monday night, May 13, ended […]
