By: Kym Grinnage email On Monday earlier this week, we celebrated Memorial Day to commemorate all of the American fallen soldiers of the combined wars in our history. There are many accounts of theMore >>
There are many accounts of the first Memorial Day, some in the south some in the north, but there is one Memorial Day celebration that many consider to be the first organized recognition.More >>
The devastating tornado which hit Moore County in Oklahoma this week was another reminder of the power and fury of Mother Nature. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims, many of whom suffered injuries,More >>
The devastating tornado which hit Moore County in Oklahoma this week was another reminder of the power and fury of Mother Nature. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims, many of whom suffered injuries, lost their lives, and their homes.More >>
By: Kym Grinnage email After we learned that the Boston Bomber, terrorist Tamerlan Tsarnaev, was buried in Doswell Virginia, many, I am sure, could not understand why anyone in Virginia would allow this man to be buried on More >>
After we learned that the Boston Bomber, terrorist Tamerlan Tsarnaev, was buried in Doswell Virginia, many, I am sure, could not understand why anyone in Virginia would allow this man to be buried on Virginia soil.More >>
By: Kym Grinnage email Yes, it's Mother's Day: How can you get it wrong when you take the time to say, hello my darling and Happy Mother's Day? There is no way to forget it; you can't make a mistake,More >>
How can you get it wrong when you take the time to say, hello my darling and Happy Mother's Day? More >>
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By: Kym Grinnage email November may seem like it's far away, but Election Day is on November 5 and it is closer than you think. So what is at stake in the next election cycle? You will be electing aMore >>
November may seem like it's far away, but Election Day is on November 5 and it is closer than you think. So what is at stake in the next election cycle?More >>
By: Kym Grinnage email Have you ever wondered if the sweet sound of music could improve grades? Well according to a study published by E. Glenn Schellenberg, PhD., in the Journal of Educational Psychology,More >>
Have you ever wondered if the sweet sound of music could improve grades? Well according to a study published by E. Glenn Schellenberg, PhD., in the Journal of Educational Psychology, the results show that children who had taken regular music lessons saw increases in school grades as compared to a controlled group that did not.More >>
By: Kym Grinnage email All week we have watched and read about the horrific bombings at the Boston Marathon. This act of terror and cowardice has once again changed lives forever and we are remindedMore >>
All week we have watched and read about the horrific bombings at the Boston Marathon. This act of terror and cowardice has once again changed lives forever and we are reminded that we live in a time where acts of terror have no boundaries.More >>
By: Kym Grinnage email This week, Senator Tim Kaine unveiled his first Senate bill, a bill designed to help veterans get the credentials to use their military expertise and skills in the civilian workforce. TheMore >>
This week, Senator Tim Kaine unveiled his first Senate bill, a bill designed to help veterans get the credentials to use their military expertise and skills in the civilian workforce.More >>
By: Bill Bosher While it seems impossible, except when I take a half dozen pills each night and look in the mirror, fifty years ago this month, I was completing my junior year of high school and launchingMore >>
A Washington Post columnist recently wrote a piece on absenteeism of Hispanic students. The focus was not on illness, poverty, or work, but on vacations.More >>
By: Bill Bosher While it seems impossible, except when I take a half dozen pills each night and look in the mirror, fifty years ago this month, I was completing my junior year of high school and launchingMore >>
Despite challenges, parents want us to go to college…the "Great American Dream".More >>
By: Bill Bosher There is an expression in education that is called the "teachable moment." Robert Havighurst perhaps popularized the term in his 1952 book, "Human Development and Education." More recently,More >>
The Washington Post reported this week on a new survey about cursive writing.More >>
By: Bill Bosher There is an expression in education that is called the "teachable moment." Robert Havighurst perhaps popularized the term in his 1952 book, "Human Development and Education." More recently,More >>
While recently visiting the campus of Christopher Newport University, CNU, I had an epiphany.More >>
By: Bill Bosher There is an expression in education that is called the "teachable moment." Robert Havighurst perhaps popularized the term in his 1952 book, "Human Development and Education." More recently,More >>
In 2011 Delegate Albo of Fairfax said, "If I had one vote in my 18 years to take back, it would be elected school boards, because they just don't work."More >>
By: Bill Bosher There is an expression in education that is called the "teachable moment." Robert Havighurst perhaps popularized the term in his 1952 book, "Human Development and Education." More recently,More >>
There is an expression in education that is called the "teachable moment." In this instance, the opportunity was a tragedy at the Boston Marathon, the day prior to the sixth anniversary of the Virginia Tech massacre.More >>
By: Bill Bosher While Universities and legislatures are debating the balance between policy and practice, oversight and administration, the Federal Government is again venturing into micro managementMore >>
While Universities and legislatures are debating the balance between policy and practice, oversight and administration, the Federal Government is again venturing into micro management on steroids.More >>
Sunday, March 31 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-03-31 12:00:12 GMT
A North Carolina legislative committee is considering a "back to the basics" initiative that will certainly spark debate. The legislators believe that students should be required toMore >>
A North Carolina legislative committee is considering a "back to the basics" initiative that will certainly spark debate. The legislators believe that students should be required toMore >>
Thursday, September 3 2009 3:53 PM EDT2009-09-03 20:53:20 GMT
In our final installment of our back to school series, NBC12 education specialist Dr. Bill Bosher asks Henrico superintendent Dr. Pat Russo how that change is being received. More >>
Tuesday, September 1 2009 3:54 PM EDT2009-09-01 20:54:01 GMT
In part two of our special conversations with school superintendents, Dr. Bill Bosher asks Chesterfield's Dr. Marcus Newsome what led to the decision to "tweet" to students.More >>
Monday, August 31 2009 4:31 PM EDT2009-08-31 21:31:03 GMT
To get you set for the school year, our education specialist NBC12 Education Specialist Dr. Bill Bosher interviewed the superintendent of four major school districts in the Richmond area. More >>
Sunday, August 30 2009 10:08 AM EDT2009-08-30 15:08:39 GMT
Dozens of children who showed up for a back-to-school give-away left empty-handed. The event drew such a large crowd that it took less than an hour to hand out hundreds of goodie bags filled with school supplies. More >>
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The Community Foundation maintains a long-standing commitment to ensuring the vitality and health of the local nonprofit sector. More >>
The Community Foundation maintains a long-standing commitment to ensuring the vitality and health of the local nonprofit sector. During this time of economic crisis, they specifically focus on strengthening social safety net organizations that are working with vulnerable families and individuals. You can help by supporting the 2009 Safety Net Fund. 100% of all gifts will be used to support strategic, emergency and technical assistance grants. More >>
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