WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the approval of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education’s (VIDE) American Rescue Plan Outlying Areas State Educational Agency (ARP-OA SEA) implementation plan. VIDE’s plan details how American Rescue Plan funds will be used to sustain the safe operation of schools and equitably expand opportunity for […]
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Governor Bryan Meets With Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Virtually
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan. and Missouri Governor Michael Parson, who co-chair the National Governors Association’s (NGA) Community Renewal Task Force, met via Zoom on Tuesday with U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to talk about how the NGA can most effectively work with the Biden Administration to further education in the country. The discussion touched […]
In A Time Of Shrinking Revenues Due To COVID-19, Bryan Creates 2 New Government Divisions
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In complying with the governor’s management agenda and Executive Order No. 497-2020, Director Jenifer C. O’Neal said she is “pleased to announce the reorganization of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), including the formation of two NEW business Divisions to provide you with more efficient and effective services.” OMB has consolidated […]
UVI Launches Inclusive Childcare Laboratory And Diagnostic Center
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) launched an Inclusive Childcare Laboratory and Diagnostic Center on the St. Thomas Campus today. The new facility is intended to enhance the educational experience of pre-service teachers who will be supervised by professors as part of their studies – while supporting the University’s students and […]