by: Nathan Crawford Posted: / Updated: RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) - On Thursday, Gov. Ralph Northam announced that as of this week, all of Virginia's 132 school divisions are now open for full-time, in-person learning. "Students learn best when they are in their classroom, and I am proud that all of Virginia's school divisions are now providing safe, in-person instruction," said Governor Northam.

Fairfax County Public Schools is conducting the first public review of its special education services since 2013 after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional learning with remote classes that disproportionately affected students with disabilities. Presented to the school board at a work sess

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County School System continues its technology rollout to make sure every student has the use of a computer device, but the Taliaferro County district is having a bumpier ride. Richmond County is involved in the rollout of its "Power Up" program that uses education sales tax funds to provide a device for every student.

(ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Virginia)-When an expanded Crozet Elementary School opens next August, it will welcome more than 600 students, alleviating overcrowding this year at the school and at nearby Brownsville Elementary School. Brownsville has almost 750 students, close to its capacity, and without redistricting, enrollment projections show steady increases will continue for the next several years, eventually exceeding 900 students.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - One Roanoke City teacher is back at it again with a new music video to help motivate students. Eboni Harrington put an educational spin on DJ Khaled's "Every Chance I Get". With the help of William Fleming High School's cheer squad, a local photographer and many others, she made the video happen.

"Up in my district, there are quite a lot of schools that go four days. And I think they spend less time putting up their pencils and more time studying," said Rep. Jack Chatfield, a Republican from the northeastern community of Mosquero.

POWHATAN - The Powhatan County School Board recently got a closer look at some of the issues faced with the start of the new school year at Powhatan County Public School (PCPS), including the continued impacts of the pandemic. During the school board's meeting on Tuesday, Sept.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - Some Portsmouth teachers are concerned the school division's COVID-19 quarantine practices might lead to a spike in cases. 10 On Your Side talked with a teacher, who we are calling "Noelle," who is under quarantine and doesn't want to be identified.

A law passed by the General Assembly as part of its 2020 session requires the Virginia Department of Education to grant excused absences to students due to mental or behavioral health. Different local school divisions appear to have different policies governing the issue.

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WRIC) - Meadowbrook High School in Chesterfield County was put on lockdown Thursday after a large fight broke out, police said. Officers worked to separate the students who were fighting in the school but authorities are not sure what led to the altercation, according to Chesterfield Police Captain Mark Haynes.