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Monday, December 11, 2023

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Going phoneless? Petersburg City Public Schools consider new cell phone policy

Schools in Petersburg could soon be seeing a major change in their cell phone policy. School leaders are considering a new proposal that could affect children's access to cell phones during school hours. At a school board meeting on Wednesday Dec.

Roanoke County School Board selects final proposal for new CTE center, renovations to schools

The Roanoke County School Board has selected a final proposal for a new CTE center and renovations to Glen Cove and W.E. Cundiff elementary schools.

Matthew Frick is Salem's Teacher of the Year

Matthew Frick, a former custom cabinetmaker who now spends his time building foundations for first graders at East Salem Elementary School, is the school system’s Teacher of Year.

Fauquier School Board meets at annual summit to discuss accreditation, student discipline and safety

The Fauquier County School Board held its annual planning summit with school division leaders Nov. 29 to conduct an overview of the first academic term and outline expectations for the

School Board Moves Toward Adopting Capital Budget

After no one showed up to speak about the division's proposed FY 2025-FY 2030 Capital Improvement Program and Capital Asset Preservation Program budget at a public hearing Dec. 4, the

Youngkin proposes increased state support for child care initiatives

The governor wants the state to invest more than $440 million a year for the next two years in the Building Blocks for Virginia Families initiative.

$500,000 ACT Grant Awarded to Fund New Virginia Beach City Public Schools Renewable Energy Technologies Program

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Louisa County students collect hundreds of toys to donate

Jimmy Stickley teaches business marketing at Louisa County High School. He says he has his students do a toy drive every year to combine learning with helping out the community.

Henry County Public Schools awarded $188,000 grant for security upgrades

HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Virginia Department of Education awarded Henry County Public Schools $188,000 from the 2023 School Security Equipment Grant Program authorized by the 2023 General Assembly.

Alexandria School Board discusses redistricting city, fall enrollment

A new redistricting plan was presented at the November 30 Alexandria City Public School Board meeting that would allow students to attend schools closer to their homes, enable the district to accommodate for a gradual increase of students and cut down on bus route length.

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