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National News Series Features Acton Academy Falls Church in Special on Microschools and Alternative Education
Acton Academy Falls Church, a member of the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce, was recently featured in a national investigative news segment exploring the rise of microschools and alternative education models. The segment, part of the Sunday morning political affairs and investigative series hosted by journalist Sharyl Attkisson, spotlighted the innovative learning environment at Acton Academy. The news crew spent an afternoon at Acton, capturing the unique educational approach that empowers learners
Homestretch Receives $50,000 Grant from the Faeder Family Foundation to Empower Families through Workforce Development
FALLS CHURCH, VA – Homestretch, a non-profit dedicated to empowering homeless families with children in Virginia to attain permanent housing and self-sufficiency, has received a generous $50,000 grant from the Faeder Family Foundation. This grant will support Homestretch’s Workforce Development Program, providing critical training and job placement resources to help families on their path to financial stability. The Faeder Family Foundation has been a steadfast supporter of Homestretch, previously
Student Job Fair at Meridian High School - April 3
Meridian High School will host a job fair on Thursday, April 3 from 11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. The purpose of the event is to connect high school students with local businesses and organizations who offer summer, seasonal or part-time employment opportunities. Please email Regan Davis, Community Outreach Coordinator, at davisr@fccps.org for more information and if you would like to attend. Student job opportunities can be posted throughout the year.
News Release: 1/06/2025
Forty-two artists will explore the circle or the concept of coming full circle when Falls Church Arts hosts Full Circle, on view from January 11 to February 23. The forty-five piece exhibit will open on January 11, with a meet-the-artists reception from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The Juror’s Choice Award will be announced during the program. The event is free and open to the public.Sharon Malley, juror for the show is an Arlington, Virginia-based artist at the Columbia Pike Artist Studios. Her work is on display in
Falls Church Tech Support now offers website design and maintenance, app development, and software QA & testing
FALLS CHURCH TECH SUPPORT has grown and now offers the following additional services to local businesses and organizations: website design, hosting, including online store setup, ongoing website maintenance, updates and support;web app development; software quality assurance and testing; and – last but not least – online marketing and branding services. In addition, we now have a new expert who specializes in using advanced functions and formulas in electronic worksheets, such as Microsoft Excel and Google
