Students in seventh and eighth grades at Joseph P. King Jr. Middle School in Franklin began learning virtually Sept. 30 due to teacher shortages and vacancies during the past few weeks. A Franklin City Public Schools press release continued by stating that J.P. King Jr. Principal Dr. Regina Stafford told parents in a Sept.

CHRISTIANSBURG - The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors is divided along partisan lines over whether school vouchers or tax credits should be available to public school students who plan to switch to private or home schools.

Standing in front of Mary T. Christian Elementary School, Dr. Benita Toler told her mother's story. Christian was the first Black woman to serve on Hampton's school board, as well as the first Black person and woman from Hampton to be elected to Virginia's state legislature since Reconstruction.

Kids have all taken a sick day from school, but what about a mental health day? A new law recently passed allows students in several states - including Virginia - to miss school for mental health reasons. This has prompted conversation around how mental health days could impact students and schools, the stigma of self-care, and how schools can better support students.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - The Richmond School Board will be holding an in-person meeting on Monday, Oct. 4. The agenda includes and update on Richmond Public Schools staff COVID-19 vaccination reporting. The deadline for employees to either submit proof of vaccination or obtain a medical or religious exemption was Oct.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA - While Fairfax County voters are selecting their choices for Virginia governor, House of Delegates and other statewide races, they are faced with a school bond referendum as well. The $360 million in bonds requested for Fairfax County Public Schools would fund the planning and design or construction phase for 14 schools as well as site acquisition for a future western high school.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - As parents, we want what's best for our children, but recently at school board meetings both locally and across the country, that mentality to protect and nurture has turned into a forum for chaos and cruelty, and our children are watching.

Prince William County Public Schools: PACE West Dedicates Gym To A Former Teacher - Manassas, VA - See the latest announcement from Prince William County Public Schools.

Image via Shutterstock RICHMOND-"We have been preparing for a long time, and when approval comes for kids [under 12] to be able to receive their shots, Virginia will be ready," Gov. Ralph Northam said last week. On Sept.

October 1, 2021 at 12:43 pm. Bentley will receive admission and a free hotel stay at next year's Virginia Association for Driver Education and Traffic Safety which provides professional development to driving instructors. This press release was produced by Arlington Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author's own.