RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Richmond Public Schools Board unanimously approved moving Fox Elementary School students to First Baptist Church on Monument Avenue for in-person learning. The move came after several parents of Fox students voiced their frustration over the board's lack of decision over the past three weeks as students learned virtually.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Members of Roanoke City Council raised the issue of school security Monday as they met with members of the Roanoke City School Board. Two weeks after a gun was recovered at one Roanoke school, Council Member Robert Jeffrey asked Superintendent Verletta White about possible safety improvements.

DUBLIN, Va. - Students in Pulaski County have a new way to prepare themselves for life after high school. "It is a $1,030,000 investment in education," said Megan Atkinson, the Career and Technical Education Director at Pulaski County High School. The lab, which was completed in mid-February, offers students 20 booths for them to individually perfect their skills.

While more people are getting back to work, several school divisions in Hampton Roads face teacher shortages. There's a new push to attract and retain employees. NORFOLK, Va. - As several school divisions face teacher shortages, there's a push to attract and retain employees. Budget proposals across Hampton Roads include raises for educators.

Parents, guardians, students and staff members have a chance to provide input to Henrico County Public Schools officials through the school system's 2022 survey, which is open now through April 1 at www.henricoschools.us/surveys. The survey takes about 15 to 20 minutes to complete, according to officials, and feedback provided through it will be used to help make decisions about programs, [...]

The school board is attempting to add its voice to a federal lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Virginia. FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - The battle over masks continues in Fairfax County after the Fairfax County School Board (FCSB) filed a motion ahead of a Monday federal court hearing on the ACLU's no-mask mandate lawsuit.

CHRISTIANSBURG - The Montgomery County School Board approved a measure this past week requesting up to $100 million in bond proceeds be spent on Christiansburg High School and other unidentified future capital items. The request went to the county Board of Supervisors, which decides on the debt to be issued on school projects.

The Harrisonburg City School Board will meet for a special budget work session today at 5:30 p.m. where raises for employees will be discussed. At a meeting last Tuesday, Superintendent Michael Richards unveiled some proposed expenditures and expected revenues from the state and local governments.