A Comforting Voice

You’re in a panic. You are a little disoriented. Your car has gone off the road and into a ditch. You are hurting and confused. You grab your phone and dial 911. Then you hear that voice on the other end of the line say, “911, what’s your emergency?” If you live in Danville, oftentimes... Read More

People

April 19, 2017

A Rewarding Job

Author Ambrose Redmoon once said, “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.” Firefighters are very familiar with fear, and the courage that comes with persevering through it. Lieutenant James Satterfield is a member of the Danville Fire Department, serving as a Fire Lieutenant... Read More

People

April 5, 2017

What Does It Take to Reinvest In Teaching and Learning?

We are living in an era of increasing demands and diminishing resources for public schools. In cities where there is an unwillingness to invest in public schools, the likelihood of overcoming the challenges related to economic development, creating a viable work force, improving neighborhood quality of life, reducing crime, and improving health, are nearly impossible. ... Read More

Education, From the Superintendent

March 6, 2017

What Strategies Improve Student Achievement

In 2012-2013, all Danville Public Schools were Fully Accredited based on Virginia’s Accountability and Accreditation System. School accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on SOL tests and other approved assessments in English, history/social science, mathematics and science. Elementary and middle schools are Fully Accredited if students achieve all of the following pass rates: English — 75... Read More

Education, From the Superintendent

February 19, 2017

The 2017 RAVE Hall of Fame Inductees

Abercrombie Oil Company In September of 1956, Charles Abercrombie, better known in Danville as “Mr. Charlie” opened a Phillips 66 gasoline distributorship serving four local stations. He named his new company, Abercrombie Oil Company, Incorporated and set up his office in a gasoline station on Bridge Street across from the main fire station. The company... Read More

Rave Awards Hall of Fame

February 5, 2017

What Skills Should a High School Graduate Possess?

As I continue to contemplate the significance of Virginia’s Accountability and Accreditation System, I am compelled to consider the knowledge and skills a high school graduate should possess. My perspective is based on my own observations as a highly seasoned school leader. While I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to study extensively as... Read More

Education, From the Superintendent

January 16, 2017

The Dallas Cowboy’s Magical Season aka The Death of Romo

The Dallas Cowboys devastating end to their “magical” season will be debated until their next playoff appearance. But, one thing is without doubt. Jerry Jones will go to his grave wondering what if. What if he had shown the guts to stand by the player he had built the entire team around? What if he... Read More

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