Over-crowded classrooms are one of the most significant challenges facing our community. Data in recent years show Prince William County to have some of the most crowded classrooms in the entire Commonwealth of Virginia. This problem isn’t new – overcrowded classrooms have been a problem for several years. This problem has many possible causes; housing policy and th
This problem isn’t new – overcrowded classrooms have been a problem for several years. This problem has many possible causes; housing policy and the lack of education funding prioritization are two obvious reasons. However, finger-pointing and assigning blame are not marks of leadership. We need our leaders to come together on solutions.
The efforts of Brentsville School Representative Gil Trenum and Gainesville Supervisor Pete Candland have been great examples of leadership on the development of the County’s 13th high school. Working with Prince William County Schools staff, Mr. Trenum gave the community an alternate design known as the PRICE model. This new prototype for the next high school would increase student capacity at a time when it is greatly needed. PRICE stands for “Patriot Redesign Increasing Capacity Effectively.”
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