Stories tagged: "016 EDUCATION"


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The Virginia ‘Book Lady’ Is Only 23,000 Books Away From Meeting Her Next Benchmark

Pittsylvania County teacher Jennifer Williams, known as "The Book Lady," is on a mission to give away one million books. She’s spreading the joy of reading, while also creating an inclusive community dedicated to fostering a love for literature

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School Board Candidates Speak Out: What Does Teacher Appreciation Week Mean to You?

Here at Dogwood, we’ve been celebrating teachers all week. As Teacher Appreciation Week draws to a close, here’s what some candidates for Virginia’s local school boards have to say about, well, appreciating teachers.