Affordable housing, mental health treatment headline Prince William legislative breakfast
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors and School Board assembled alongside the local state delegation and congressional leaders Dec. 2 for the annual legislative breakfast at the Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center.
Opposition to skilled gaming added to Prince William School Board’s legislative agenda
The Prince William County School Board approved its 2025 legislative agenda in November, adding opposition to skilled gaming in the community.
Prince William leaders celebrate watershed moment with groundbreaking of ‘net-zero’ Occoquan Elementary
Prince William County school officials, students and community leaders gathered Wednesday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Occoquan Elementary School, planned to be the school’s first “net-zero” energy school.
The new facility will be located at 12915 Occoquan Road in Woodbridge, next to the site of the current Occoquan Elementary School.
The school, which will replace the 97-year-old current building, is set to open around December 2025 or January 2026 and, at max capacity, serve 800 students.
Dr. Babur Lateef has received the endorsement of Delegate Luke Torian, Chairman of the Virginia House Appropriations Committee.
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ViRGINIA HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN THE HONORABLE DR. LUKE TORIAN ENDORSES DR. BABUR LATEEF FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Prince William County, Virginia — Dr. Babur Lateef has received the endorsement of Delegate Luke Torian, Chairman of the Virginia House Appropriations Committee. Chairman Torian’s support highlights Dr. Lateef’s growing momentum and his commitment to serving the people of Virginia.
Chairman Torian, a respected leader in the Virginia House of Delegates and across Virginia, praised Dr. Lateef for his dedication to public service and his vision for a better Virginia. “I am proud to stand with Dr. Lateef in this campaign because he will make sure all Virginians have a voice in Richmond,” said Chairman Torian. “I know Dr. Lateef will look out for Virginians the same way he looks out for all the patients he serves. I encourage Virginians to join me in supporting Dr. Babur Lateef for Lt. Governor so he can work to improve the quality of life for all Virginians.”
Dr. Lateef expressed his gratitude for Chairman Torian’s endorsement, stating, “When Chairman Torian speaks, people listen because he is respected for getting things done in Richmond and never compromising his values. We’ve worked together to improve the schools in Prince William County and give every child a shot at success. I look forward to working with Luke as the next Lt. Governor to stand up to MAGA extremism and to ensure that healthcare is a right and not a privilege.”
Dr. Babur Lateef, an accomplished physician and community leader, has been actively involved in public service for many years. He currently serves as Chairman of the Prince William County School Board, where he has been an advocate for educational equity and excellence.
Schools spend billions on metal detectors. Pick up the tab, gun folks.
The rat-a-tat-tat soundtrack of our nation’s school violence atrocity is followed by another familiar, American sound: ka-ching.
“It’s unfortunate that we’re even having to do this,” Prince William County School Board chairman Babur B. Lateef said in a meeting last year, before taking a hard swallow and supporting a $10.7 million measure for four years of metal detectors for his Virginia county’s schools.
mental health k12 schools students improving academic outcomes
The Virginia Department of Education released the Standards of Learning scores for the 2023-24 school year, showing Prince William County Schools (PWCS) surpassing state averages in all subjects including reading, writing, math, science, and social sciences. PWCS officials, including Superintendent Dr. LaTanya D. McDade and School Chairman Dr. Babur Lateef, praised the district’s holistic effort and improvement across academic and extracurricular activities, noting record achievements in graduation rates and scholarships.
Prince William County Schools Achieve Record Highs in Latest SOL Assessments
The Virginia Department of Education released the Standards of Learning scores for the 2023-24 school year, showing Prince William County Schools (PWCS) surpassing state averages in all subjects including reading, writing, math, science, and social sciences. PWCS officials, including Superintendent Dr. LaTanya D. McDade and School Chairman Dr. Babur Lateef, praised the district’s holistic effort and improvement across academic and extracurricular activities, noting record achievements in graduation rates and scholarships.
Pr. William school board chair launches bid for lieutenant governor
RICHMOND — Babur B. Lateef, a prominent Northern Virginia eye surgeon, school board chairman and leader in the University of Virginia Health System, plans to formally announce Friday that he is running in next year’s race for lieutenant governor.
A Democrat, Lateef is the first candidate from either major party to seek the post held by Winsome Earle-Sears (R), who is widely expected to run for governor in 2025. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) cannot seek reelection because the state constitution bars Virginia governors from seeking back-to-back terms.
Prince William Co. schools to expand restrictions on student cellphone use
Prince William County Public Schools intends to expand its restrictions on cellphone usage to all middle and high schools next year.
The undertaking — an expansion of last year’s pilot program restricting phone usage in county schools — comes as Gov. Glenn Youngkin is making “cellphone-free education” a priority for his administration.
Flavored Tobacco is fueling youth addiction
