College Board Reverses Decision to Cancel June SAT Testing in the Virgin Islands
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Students in the U.S. Virgin Islands may now take the SAT in June, following Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett’s outreach to the College Board regarding a prior decision to cancel the examination in the territory. GOP Voucher Bill Worries Francis, Plaskett
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St. Croix Source GOP Voucher Bill Worries Francis, Plaskett March 06, 2017 by Source staff Even as multiple recent studies show school voucher programs producing worse student performance than public schools, GOP voucher legislation is moving forward in Congress. And that worries some V.I. senators and Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett. Sen. Novelle Francis, (D-STX) recently… Plaskett wishes VI students a safe and successful school year
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“This week marks the beginning of another school year for our students in the Virgin Islands. I’d like to offer my best wishes to all of the returning students, their parents and the faculty and staff of all our schools in the territory. As a lifelong learner, I urge each and every student returning to school to take on new challenges and to make the most of their learning… St. Croix Student Accepted to U.S. Naval Academy
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St. Croix student Kobe A. Sutton will be the latest in a distinguished group of Virgin Island students attending U.S. Service Academies after receiving news of his acceptance to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Sutton said he is elated by the news of his acceptance and credited his parents for inspiring and motivating him to pursue the endeavor. "I am humbled by being accepted… Plaskett thanks Virgin Island teachers for their continued commitment to their students, community
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In Commemoration of National Teacher Day, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett issued the following statement: “This National Teachers Day I want to thank all teachers across the country, especially the teachers in the U.S. Virgin Islands for their continued efforts in preparing our young people for a next generation economy. Often we take for granted the importance of the work teachers do… Julian Bishop wins Virgin Islands District Congressional Art Competition
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Good Hope Country Day freshman Julian Bishop took first place in the Virgin Islands District 2015 Congressional Art Competition April 17 at the Whim Museum in Frederiksted, St. Croix. Bishop, along with 22 students from schools throughout the territory competed in this year’s art competition. Bishop’s winning-art, a portrait of St. Croix native Oceana James, will represent the… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
