RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Governor Ralph Northam Tuesday announced $1.5 million in grants to seven school divisions to implement career and technical education programs to "prepare students for high-wage, in-demand careers." The Career and Technical Education High School Innovation Grant program provides one-time funding for school divisions, according to Northam, to help students earn high school diplomas, industry-recognized credentials and associate degrees in five years or less.

PAGE COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Page County Public Schools took to Facebook to announce that they are partnering with the Lord Fairfax Health District to provide COVID-19 vaccinations for kids ages 5-11. A parent or guardian must be present with the child at the free vaccine clinic.

Following several area school divisions, Campbell County Public Schools is making an extra effort to support teachers and staff this school year. At its Monday night meeting, the Campbell County School Board unanimously approved an additional teacher workday Dec. 6.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - School spirit is alive and well at Seatack Elementary school. "I love this school. This school is really fun to me and all the things we do here is fun and we have some nice teachers," one student said. One of those teachers is Mrs.

"We hope that there are people in the audience who are able to take away something in this, whether it be changing the way that they are influencing other people," said Reese Bryan, a student in 11th grade who helped write the play.

RICHMOND, Va. -- Monday night, the Richmond School Board voted to halt disciplinary action against school employees who don't comply with their vaccine mandate - which required most employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct.1. Orginally, those who did not get vaccinated and did not have a medical or religious exemption faced discipline up to and including loss of employment.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - Several local school districts are making changes to help teachers' mental health. That includes adjusting schedules to give them uninterrupted time to plan lessons. Norfolk Public Schools is the latest division to add extra days off and pay for those who substitute in other teachers' classes during their planning time.

Bower said the current main gym's lobby is small and a challenge for athletic events. The new space would add features such as a hall of fame wing and more bathroom space, he said. Phase "1b" consists of a renovation of the kitchen, a new food court and converting the current dining room into educational space.

Over 1,000 cases reported among students and staff since Sept. 1 COVID-19 cases in Henrico County Public Schools buildings have dipped yet again, with 44 cases reported last week. Since the school division transitioned to a once-weekly COVID-19 update in late September, cases have gone down almost every week.

School district leaders, local officials, and community members from across central Virginia gathered last week for a hands-on electric school bus demonstration event held at the Albemarle County Office Building parking lot.