Helping Students Get a Healthy Start to the School Year
Each year thousands students enroll in Fairfax County Public Schools for the first time. For these new students, registration requirements include the completion of a physical examination and documentation that ensures that their immunizations are up to date. While these important requirements help the entire student body stay healthy, they can also become a barrier for school enrollment for children who do not have health insurance
Aug 1, 2008
2008 Kids Count Data Book is now available
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2008 Kids Count Data Book is now available! The annual Data Book is a national and state-by-state profile of the well-being of America’s children that seeks to enrich discussions concerning ways to secure better futures for all kids. The Data Book ranks states on 10 key measures and provides data on the economic, health, education, and social conditions of America’s children and families.
Jul 8, 2008
Recent Dropout Prevention Articles in the Media
Periodically the news section will highlight recent articles that have appeared in the media related to the dropout issue and education reform.
Jul 8, 2008
AT&T Teams With Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Create Successful Career Path for Youth
Underscoring the company’s commitment to youth, AT&T announced the national sponsorship of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s (BCGA) Junior Staff program, to foster career and leadership skills and provide professional experience for teens. AT&T will underwrite and help implement the Junior Staff program at Boys & Girls Clubs around the country, while several AT&T retail locations welcome select Club members as summer "apprentices."
Jun 27, 2008
It’s a Win, Win, Win Situation
Christopher Newport University (CNU) students interested in working with middle school students and volunteering in Newport News Virginia Public Schools got a unique opportunity to participate in an innovative student empowerment program at Dozier middle school. The four CNU student volunteers worked with six Dozier classroom teachers and three student-led groups in the KICK curriculum (Kids Involved in Community Kindness).
Jun 24, 2008