The countdown to the new school year has officially begun for students across Central Virginia, and Louisa County is leading the charge with an energetic and spirited annual convocation.
The countdown to the new school year has officially begun for students across Central Virginia, and Louisa County is leading the charge with an energetic and spirited annual convocation.
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The Falls Church School Board (FCSB) voted unanimously on Tuesday to rename Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and George Mason High School because of the namesakes owning slaves when they were alive.
The vote was the end result of a six-month-long process that included public hearings, hundreds of submitted written public comments, and a survey of the community, the FCSB said. The Board took seriously the viewpoints and concerns raised by many students, parents, staff, and community members, said School Board Chair Greg Anderson. We thank everyone who shared their perspectives with us and will be mindful of your comments as we now begin selecting names that reflect the diversity of opinions in our community. Our schools must be places where all students, staff, and community members feel safe, supported, and inspired.