Are Danville students learning? Last time, I provided a brief historical overview of Virginia’s Accountability and Accreditation System in an effort to help our readers understand the “hubbub” around school accreditation. My goal ultimately, is to inform the public about what it all means. The Virginia Board of Education revised the Standard of Accreditation in... Read More
Understanding school accreditation — accountability can be both confusing and daunting to many who are trying to understand how school performance is rated. Most of us simply want to know if our schools are succeeding and how to measure progress. The terms “accreditation” and “accountability” are often used interchangeably to describe school performance, but the... Read More
Many things fuel Jarrod Brown. Science — since 1998, he has practiced dentistry at 1108 Main Street. Family — in 2001, Brown married Lisa Tunnicliff, and the couple has two sons, Trevor who is thirteen and Nathan is nine. Faith — in 2008, Brown earned his Doctorate of Worship Studies from The Robert E. Webber... Read More
“How do I become a member of Danville By Choice?” That’s the one question we’re asked the most, and the answer is simple: If you love Danville and are happy to be a part of our wonderful city, then you’re in. You’re already “Danville By Choice.” Or, DBC, as we endearingly like to call it.... Read More
