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FCPS Teachers Earn, Renew National Board Certification

December 13, 2018
Seven professional educators have earned certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and 32 have renewed their certification.

South Lakes HS Business Management Students Survive Shark Tank-Style Pitches

December 18, 2018
South Lakes High students in IB Business Management participated in a Shark Tank-style pitch to investors for concepts including an alarm clock that makes waffles, and a smartphone app that connects students in the same college...

Honors English Students Save Shakespeare at Fairfax High

December 18, 2018
Fairfax High students learned details about Shakespeare's life and theater and used them to solve puzzles, saving his works from being lost for all time.

Astrophysicist, Nuclear Negotiator, Pilot to Speak at Haycock ES Affinities Day

December 17, 2018
What do an astrophysicist, professional singer, forensic accountant, and arctic explorer have in common? They will be guest speakers at Affinities Day at Haycock Elementary on Friday, December 21.

Mary Ann Panarelli Honored with Northern Virginia Leadership Award

December 14, 2018
Mary Ann Panarelli, director of Intervention and Prevention Services for Fairfax County Public Schools, has been named winner of the 2018 Educational Leadership Award by Leadership Fairfax.
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Photos 12-17-18

December 17, 2018
Today's photo gallery features an early literacy celebration, a treat for staff members from administrators, and teachers dressing like students.

Lee High IB Environmental Students Tackle Field Research

December 17, 2018
Rachel Clausen’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Environmental Systems and Societies students at Lee High School used field research gathered at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, part of their study of soil, water, and plants in Northern Virginia, to prepare their major research paper of the year.

Achieving CALM at Groveton Elementary School

October 31, 2018
Sueann Tupy’s classroom at Groveton Elementary School is a peaceful, safe place, complete with a singing bowl, battery powered candles, white noise, and comfortable places to unwind.
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