Manassas officials: $50 million Jenny Dean project on schedule; Manassas Pathways alternative school to open Jan. 2026 School leadership reported the $50 million Jenny Dean Elementary School construction is on time and within budget, teacher compensation investments have improved retention, the city is purchasing 8700 Centerville Road for a central office, and a new alternative education pilot (Manassas Pathways) is slated to open in January 2026 with 30–40 student

Exciting developments in Manassas: the $50 million Jenny Dean Elementary School is on track, and a new alternative education pilot program is set to launch in January 2026!

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Council reviews 2026 legislative priorities; changes educational "attainment" to "success," considers active-transportation language Council reviewed a draft of the city's 2026 legislative priorities, accepted edits from local schools adding special education, directed staff to change the heading "educational attainment" to "educational success," and asked staff to consider adding "active transportation" to mobility priorities.

The Manassas City Council is shaking things up by rebranding "educational attainment" to "educational success" and exploring new priorities for active transportation!

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School Board approves contract with Virtual Virginia Academy for 2025-2026 year School Board waives second reading and enters agreement with K12 for online education services.

Manassas City School Board just voted to expand educational options by partnering with Virtual Virginia Academy, paving the way for a more flexible learning environment!

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Manassas School Board discusses education priorities and counselors' contributions Board members emphasize school counselor appreciation and legislative priorities for student success.

The Manassas School Board meeting spotlighted the invaluable contributions of school counselors, igniting a passion for student support and future educational initiatives.

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Manassas School Board faces backlash over collective bargaining ban resolution Citizens express outrage over school board's swift resolution banning collective bargaining for educators.

The Manassas City School Board is facing fierce backlash as educators and community members rally against a controversial resolution banning collective bargaining, igniting a heated debate over teacher rights and transparency.

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