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Autumn's Law: 'We have to treat bullying in a different way"
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (389+ words) A legislative bill was introduced in the Virginia General Assembly that aims to address bullying and cyberbullying in elementary and secondary schools in the state. Autumn's Law'was introduced by Republican Sen. William Stanley Jr., and if enacted, provides specific procedures…...
Virginia hospitals recommend patients mask up at ER, doctor
1+ week, 6+ day ago (247+ words) A group of hospitals and health systems in Central Virginia are reinforcing masking in care settings to help protect patients, visitors and staff during flu season. Influenza, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are all surging in Virginia and across…...
'Blow to the community': Augusta Health childcare mom frustrated
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (392+ words) Parents with children at the Augusta Health Childcare Center woke up Monday morning to an email with some bad news. Unless they work in the hospital network, they'd have to find somewhere else for their kids. Jacie Grant said she…...
Augusta Health childcare center closing to public
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (290+ words) Augusta Health, like most healthcare organizations nationwide, has faced significant workforce shortages. In many cases, one of the challenges facing parents is the lack of affordable healthcare in the region. When staff members, or potential employees, cannot find reliable childcare…...
Department of Health warns of lead hazards, impact on children
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (253+ words) Many homes in Virginia contain lead hazards that can pose serious health risk, especially for young children. While lead was banned from household paints and water pipes decades ago, the risk of exposure remains. "Lead can have severe and lasting…...
Ideas on how to engage my teenager on climate, the environment?
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (320+ words) New Jersey was the first state to uphold and require climate education in schools, incorporating climate education in 2020 in the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Connecticut followed suit right after. However, in the rest of the U.S., climate education, when present,…...
Augusta County childcare center revived with focus on nature
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (836+ words) An Augusta County childcare center was shut down by the state at the end of June, but under a new name and leadership, the Verona facility will soon open its doors again with a fresh vision for the future. Natural…...
Mary Washington students to engage with AI in liberal arts context at new center
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (339+ words) The University of Mary Washington announces the launch in fall 2025 of The Center for AI and the Liberal Arts. Faculty and students from communication and digital studies, computer science, humanities, social sciences, arts and other fields will explore artificial intelligence…...
'Getting the ick': JMU professor's studies reveal impact of social media, TikTok on Gen Z dating
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (307+ words) Two studies published in early summer by JMU Associate Professor in the School of Communication Studies Dr. Jennie Rosier explore how dismissive attachment patterns have subtly infiltrated Generation Z's dating norms. According to the studies, the patterns have radically altered…...
Staunton: Blue Ridge CASA seeks volunteers to serve 'heart of our mission"
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (269+ words) Blue Ridge CASA for Children is calling on compassionate individuals in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County to step up and make a life-changing difference for children in need. Volunteers are needed to "Change a Child's Story" by becoming a Court…...