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Bay Critter

Bay Critter Idol at Twain MS

Animal studies meets American Idol.
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FCPS is Open for Business

FCPS is Open for Business

Award-winning business partners benefit students.
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Passages

Passages

Seniors look to the future.
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Career and Technical Student Organizations

Career and Technical Student Organizations

Developing practical skills for tomorrow's workforce.
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Dr. Dale - End of Year Wrap-Up

FY 2010 Budget - Wrap-Up

June 2009 Interview with Dr. Dale, Superintendent of Schools
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Great Beginnings - The Next Generation

Great Beginnings - The Next Generation

New funding from Apple Federal Credit Union enhances Great Beginnings teacher mentoring program .
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Books of Hope at Poe MS

Books of Hope at Poe MS

Service learning project involves students creating books for children in Uganda.
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Lose the Training Wheels at Longfellow MS

Lose the Training Wheels at Longfellow MS

Middle school students help special needs youngsters learn how to ride bikes.
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Pandemic Flu Preparations

Pandemic Flu Preparations

Interview with Dr. Dale, Superintendent of Schools
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FCPS Grading Policy Changes

FCPS Grading Policy Changes

Interview with Peter Noonan, assistant superintendent of Instructional Services.
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The Power of Mentoring

The Power of Mentoring

Interview with Shelley Prince, mentoring specialist.
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Student Learning Plans in FCPS

Student Learning Plans in FCPS

Interview with career specialist Judy Hingle.
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Mediation Conference at GMU

Mediation Conference at GMU

Learning the value of peer mediation.
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Student Learning Plans at Madison HS

Student Learning Plans at Madison HS

Using technology to plan for the future
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Mentoring Young People at Thoreau MS

Mentoring Young People at Thoreau MS

Building relationships on a one to one level.
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Stomp Out Drinking at West Potomac HS

Stomp Out Drinking at West Potomac HS

Students step out to take a stand against teen drinking. Show 13, 2008-09.
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Co-Teaching at South County SS

Co-Teaching at South County SS

Partnering to provide extra resources to students.Show 13, 2008-09.
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Tuskagee Airman at Centreville HS

Tuskagee Airman at Centreville HS

Celebrating Black History Month with a visit by WWII veteran Curtis Robinson. Show 13, 2008-09.
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Legislative Update 2009

Legislative Update 2009

Michael Molloy brings news from the Virginia General Assembly's 2009 session. Show 13, 2008-09.
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Community Engagement and Late Start Debate

Community Engagement and Late Start Debate

Jack Dale comments on results of survey and community dialogues regarding proposal to change bell schedule. Show 13, 2008-09.
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Meet the School Board Member - Stuart Gibson

Meet the School Board - Stuart Gibson

Get to know Fairfax County School Board member Stuart Gibson from the Hunter Mill District.Show 13, 2008-09.
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Grandma's Front Porch

Grandma's Front Porch at West Springfield HS

Celebrating Black history through storytelling.
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Reading Tip-Off

Tickets for Reading Tip-Off at Lanier MS

GMU B-Ball Coach Jim Larranaga motivates middle school students to read in unique school-business partnership.
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Job Fair

FCPS Job Fair 2009

Recruiting the best and brightest teachers and staff members.
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Clarence Jones interview Feb 2009

Educating Youth About Alcohol

Interview with Clarence Jones about United Prevention Coalition and other efforts to educate youth.
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Jack Dale, Impact of Federal and State Aid

Impact of Federal and State Aid on FCPS Budget

Interview with Superintendent Jack Dale about funding possibilities to close budget gap.
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Meet the School Board Member - Brad Center

Meet the School Board - Brad Center

Meet Fairfax County School Board Member Brad Center from the Lee District.
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Global Awareness

Global Literacy Project at Bailey's ES

Fifth grade students use technology in peformance assessment.
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Mexican Fiesta

Mexican Fiesta at Hayfield ES

Spicing up the school day with a taste of Mexican cuisine and culture.
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Grading Policies Interview with Jack Dale

Grading Policies, FY 2010 Budget

Interview with Superintendent Jack Dale about grading scales and FY 2010 Budget.
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Dan Storck - Meet the School Board

Dan Storck - Meet the School Board

Meet Fairfax County School Board chair Dan Storck.
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Crayon Factory

Crayon Factory at Aldrin ES

Students learn about production and distribution through creative economics project.
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Reading Together

Reading Together at Terraset ES

Peer tutoring program increases literacy skills for all
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VGLA at Graham Road ES

VGLA at Graham Road ES

An alternative assessment that uses portfolios instead of multiple choice tests.
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MentorWorks Matters

MentorWorks Matters

Interview with MentorWorks specialist Shelley Prince about mentoring in schools.
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2008 Wrap-Up

2008 Wrap-Up with Jack Dale

Interview with Superintendent Jack Dale about FCPS achievements in 2008.
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Best Buddies

Best Buddies at Marshall HS

Successful club increases circle of friends for students with intellectual disabilities. 
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HIPPY

HIPPY Strengthens Home-School Connection

Home visit program teaches parents of preschoolers how to get ready for learning in school.
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Teacher Artists

Teacher Artists

All-teacher art show displays teachers' talents.
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Roger Tomhave - Fine Arts

Hiring the Best Fine Arts Teachers

Interview with Coordinator of Fine Arts Roger Tomhave about fine arts teachers and the talents they bring to the classroom.
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Rich Moniuszko - Meeting the Goals

Making Progress with Student Achievement Goals

Interview with Deputy Superintendent Richard Moniuszko about Student Acheivement Goals.
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Drama to the Core

Taking Drama to the Core at Burke Center, McLean HS

Using theatre arts techniques in science, math, language arts and science ensures creative learning.
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Veterans Aid

Veterans Aid at Madison HS

Students collect items for wounded veterans at Walter Reed Hospital.
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Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy

Interview with Superintendent Jack Dale about business partnership that promotes financial literacy education for middle school students.
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Kim Dockery - DSS

Dept. of Special Services Overview

Interview with Asst. Superintendent Kim Dockery about DSS and importance of relationships.
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Assistive Tech at Thoreau

Assistive Technology at Thoreau MS

Raising academic achievement with technology tools.
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30-30 Club at MVHS

30-30 Club at Mt. Vernon HS

An innovative club that provides mentoring that works.
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Grevey's Sklls and Drills B-Ball Camp

Grevey's Skills and Drills B-Ball Camp

Grevey Foundation teaches basketball and life lessons to middle school students.
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Westlawn ES Summer School

Westlawn Summer School

Intervention is the name of the game at summer school for Westlawn Elementary School students.
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Interview Pat Murphy FCPS Grading Policies

Interview with Pat Murphy - FCPS Grading Policies

Asst. Superintendent of Accountability Pat Murphy discusses research of grading policies.
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Goal Setting at Marshall ES

Goal Setting at Marshall Road ES

Young students learn how to plan strategically for success using SMART goals. Show 14, 2008-09.
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Sustainable Design at Woodson HS

Sustainable Design at Woodson HS

FCPS goes green in renovations and new construction. Show 14, 2008-09.
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Commedia dell'Arte at Westfield HS

Commedia dell'Arte at Westfield HS

Reniassance style of theatre arts takes center stage. Show 14, 2008-09.
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Facilities

Facilities Update - March 2009

Interview with Dean Tistadt about renovation processes and procedures.  Show 14, 2008-09.
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Essential Life Skills and Goal Setting

Essential Life Skills and Goal Setting

Jack Dale comments on helping students learn skills for successful and healthy life choices. Show 14, 2008-09.
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Meet the School Board Member - Tina Hone

Meet the School Board - Martina Hone

Get to know Fairfax County School Board member Martina Hone, Member At-Large. Show 14, 2008-09.
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Early Literacy Program

Early Literacy Program for Preschoolers

Teaching immigrant parents of preschoolers that they are their child's first teacher.
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Science, Math and Technology

Science, Math and Technology - Reaching Goals

Raising the bar for student achievement.
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Teacher Cadet Program

Teacher Cadet Program

Inspiring high school students to pursue a career in education.
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FY 2010 Budget Update - February 2009

2010 Budget Update, February 2009

Superintendent Jack Dale discusses the timeline of the budget and expands on key cuts for FY 2010.
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Jack Dale, Dan Storck - Changing Bell Schedules

Changing School Start Times

Superintendent Jack Dale and Fairfax County School Board Chairman Dan Storck discuss the history, process and timeline of the proposal to change the bell schedule.
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Meet the School Board Member - Elizabeth Bradsher

Meet the School Board - Elizabeth Bradsher

Meet Fairfax County School Board Member Elizabeth Bradsher from the Springfield District.
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Assistive Technology Club at TJHSST

Assistive Technology Club at Thomas Jefferson HSST

Students use technology to promote literacy for elementary students.
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Gobbling Up Science at Hollin Meadows ES

Gobbling Up Science at Hollin Meadows ES

Integrating food into the science studies makes for a delicious way to learn.
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Special Services - Reaching and Teaching

Interview - Special Services - Reaching and Teaching

Kim Dockery explains how new processes in Special Services target service to students who need them .
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2010 Budget Press Conference Follow-up

Interview - 2010 Budget Press Conference

Dr. Dale unveils the proposed FCPS FY 2010 budget .
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Meet the School Board Member - Tessie Wilson

Meet the School Board - Tessie Wilson

Meet Fairfax County School Board Member - Tessie Wilson, Vice Chair and Braddock District.
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Freshmen Academy at Centreville High School

Freshmen Academy at Centreville High School

Jumpstarting a successful high school career.
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Down on the Farm at Carson Middle School

Down on the Farm at Carson Middle School

After-school program takes students to Frying Pan Park.
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Language Arts Spotlight

Language Arts Spotlight

Teaching language arts in many different ways.
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The 2010 Budget Process

The 2010 Budget Process

Interview with FCPS CFO Susan Quinn about the 2009-10 Budget timeline.
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Student Surveys and Updated Information

Student Surveys and Updated Information

Interview with Superintendent Jack Dale.
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Beating the Heat at Westfield HS

Beating the Heat at Westfield HS

Keeping students safe and healthy.
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Environmental Initiatives in FCPS Construction

Environmental Initiatives in FCPS Construction

Interview with Dean Tistadt about features in facilities renovations and construction.
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Jack Dale interview - County Budget Meetings

FCPS/Fairfax County Budget Meetings

Interview with Jack Dale about FCPS collaboration with Fairfax County to identify budget priorities.
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International Children's Festival

International Children's Festival

Forest Edge students learn about world culture at Wolftrap event.
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Intervention

Early Intervention at Hutchison ES

Intervention replaces remediation in FCPS summer school program .
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Jack Dale interview - Financial Crisis

National Financial Crisis and Impact on FCPS

Interview with Jack Dale about naitonal financial issues and impacts on local school system.
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Chemical Hygiene

Chemical Hygiene in Science Labs

Staff members and students learn how to use chemicals and handle chemical spills.
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Oakton HS Mock Election

Mock Election at Oakton HS

Government students get practical experience in issues and answers at election time.
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Adult HS Completion Interview

FCPS Adult Completion Program

Interview with Bonnie Moore about FCPS ACE Adult High School and GED program.
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Jack Dale - FCPS and Va. Education

Aligning FCPS Goals with Virginia Education Initiatives

Interview with Superintendent Jack Dale about achievement and challenges.
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eCART Assessment Tool

eCART Student Assessment

New technology tool allows teachers to assess and evaluate student achievement.
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School Construction Report

School Construction Report 2008

An update on several FCPS construction projects..
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How a Bill Becomes a Law

How a Bill Becomes a Law

Practical politics for Centreville HS students as they draft real legislation.
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Professional Learning and Training

Professional Learning and Training Update

An interview with Terri Breeden, assistant superintendent for Professional Learning and Training.
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Gov. Kaine State of Education

Gov. Kaine's State of Education 2008

Interview with Virginia Governor Tim Kaine about education challenges in Virginia.
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