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Blacksburg residents to see more affordable housing options May 23, 2018
The Housing and Neighborhood Services (HNS) Office at Blacksburg is looking to create more affordable housing options for low to moderate income families in Blacksburg with three ongoing housing projects.
Charles Steger, president emeritus, dies at the age of 70 May 7, 2018
Virginia Tech President Emeritus Charles William Steger Jr., who served as the 15th president of Virginia Tech from 2000 to 2014, died on May 6 at the age of 70.

Is STEM Oversold as a Path to Better Jobs? - Education Week May 23, 2018
Not all STEM and STEM-related jobs are growing, and not all of them are highly remunerative.
Chart: Which STEM Jobs Will Be In Demand and How Much Do They Pay? - Education Week May 23, 2018
This data breakdown looks at the staffing needs in certain STEM fields, how much particular jobs pay, and what level of education is required for those jobs.

Setting Up Effective Group Work
Truly collaborative group work is complex and messy, so we have a few tips and tools to get students working interdependently.
Framing Difficult Feedback for Parents
A strategy teachers can use to turn parents into partners when discussing difficult situations involving their kids.