Virginia's First Lady Pam Northam toured two Loudoun public schools to learn about the pioneering programs those schools run to support student mental health needs. Northam, a former pediatric occupational therapist and teacher, visited J. Michael Lunsford Middle School and Freedom High School on Wednesday morning, two schools that have been on the leading edge of mental health programs both locally and nationally.

DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) - Last week, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released on-time graduation rates for the 2020-21 school year that showed which percentages of Virginia students graduated with their cohort. Across Virginia, VDOE reported a 93 percent on-time graduation rate for the class of 2021 with a 4.3 percent dropout rate.

CEA President Christine Melendez says collective bargaining isn't just about raising pay: It's about giving teachers a voice. ASH DANIEL Wearing a cowboy hat and denim shirt, an unmasked man walks up to the podium and surveys the five Chesterfield County School Board members. "Alright, let's see what we got.

The School Board voted unanimously to adopt a COVID-19 vaccine mandate Wednesday. With an exceptions of a disability and religious beliefs, all Norfolk school employees must adhere to these guidelines or risk termination, according to a news release from Norfolk Public Schools.

by: Keyris Manzanares Posted: / Updated: DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) - Dinwiddie County Public Schools is facing a number of operational challenges this school year like other divisions across the country. In a social media post , the school system said they are facing a shortage of bus drivers, delayed food delivery and no water bottled for students.

More than nine out of 10 students who entered ninth grade during the 2017-2018 school year earned a diploma and graduated from Martinsville, Magna Vista, Bassett or Patrick County high school within four years. That statistic closely mirrors the 93% on-time state graduation average for the class of 2021 announced at the end of September by Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane.

The teacher's union president said it stems from teachers having to juggle too much amidst a substitute teacher shortage. FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Fairfax County teachers are reaching their breaking point and are pleading for something to change, according to the Fairfax Education Association's President Kimberly Adams. Adams said a lot of the issues are COVID-related, the biggest concerns being the substitute teacher shortage and feeling overworked.

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WWBT) - David A. Harrison Elementary School in Prince George County has installed an Inchy the Bookworm Book vending machine. Students and teachers at the school held a Read-A-Thon fundraiser during the spring to purchase the vending machine and the books inside it. They raised $10,000!

by: Sarah Fearing Posted: / Updated: NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - Norfolk Public Schools will require all staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested weekly for the virus. The Norfolk School Board voted unanimously to approve the mandate Wednesday. Staff will need to be fully vaccinated by Jan. 3.

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WWBT) - Henrico County Public Schools will be having a showcase on career possibilities for middle and high school students. The annual Life-Ready Expo will be held at Hermitage High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct.