From the moment the young child enters the Montessori classroom, we begin lessons on grace and courtesy. We greet each child with a handshake and a salutation, “Good morning. How are you today, David?” We [Read More…]
By George Parker, III, Ph.D., Superintendent, Newport News Public Schools I am truly honored to serve as superintendent of Newport News Public Schools. To be selected to serve the families of this great city is [Read More…]
As I often can be heard saying, great things are happening in Newport News Public Schools (NNPS). From magnet schools and Governor’s Academies to early college and extended learning programs, Newport News Public Schools has [Read More…]
I was somewhat taken aback the first time someone expressed, “Ah, poor you, your birthday’s on tax day.” I have received those same words of “condolence” more times than I can count over the years. [Read More…]
High school students in Newport News Public Schools are preparing for the high concentration of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) careers in our region. In addition to numerous magnet and specialty programs, more than [Read More…]
As another year begins, so does the usual round of resolutions: lose weight, start a fitness program, save more money, read more, watch less TV and so on. The list is usually predictable, but as [Read More…]
With all of the racial turmoil that dominates our lives today, I continue to be both amazed and disappointed by how little we have seemingly learned over the ages and how intolerant we still are [Read More…]
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