During one of his final lessons in a high school classroom, Demario-Quintel Lonzer looked over maps that confirmed what he and many of his classmates already knew from growing up in Richmond: Most of the people living in poor neighborhoods are Black or Latino - just like at their school.

It used to be a rite of passage, being assigned a locker for the first time, whether it was first in middle school or in high school. Some lockers were half size, some full size. Was your locker close to your friends? Close to the bathroom?

Franklin High School cheerleaders shouted and shook their pom poms as employees of Franklin City Public Schools entered the high school Thursday, June 16. An FCPS news release said these employees were presented medals in keeping with an Olympic theme, which celebrated the strength and excellence in education that came from a diverse and committed [...]

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Virginia has earned the top federal rating for special education for the 11th year in a row. The rating is based on the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act report card scores which look at a state's "participation and performance of students with disabilities on state and national reading and mathematics tests and on the success of states in improving graduation rates for special education students."

Early Standards of Learning test results show most Warren County public schools would receive accreditation, although some are accredited with conditions. The School Board received preliminary test results at its meeting Wednesday. Denise Walton, testing coordinator for the school system, presented the SOL test results for the year that ended June 30.

Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares is asking that a hearing in a high-profile court case related to Loudoun County Public Schools' handling of two sexual assaults remain closed to the public. Earlier, he had called for transparency in the case.

The Virginia Department of Health has launched a free program to help find lead in the drinking water of public schools and day care centers. Public schools and centers have to sign up online, and will hear back from the health department if they are selected.

HAMPTON, Va. - Interested in teaching? Hampton City Schools is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus (after taxes) for specific new teachers hired between July 8, 2022 and August 29, 2022. According to HCS, positions with a $5,000 sign-on bonus are open in the following elementary and middle schools: Elementary Schools: Aberdeen, Andrews, Bassette, Kraft, Mary T.

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) - More students are filling up Chesterfield County Public Schools and the school board is making some changes to handle the increasing capacity. The district is planning to renovate some schools and bring at least four new school buildings to the area.

The Pulaski County School Board approved its final budget for the 2022-2023 school year at a special called meeting on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.