BRISTOL, Va--It's not everyday you get to explore the bottom of the ocean, and see a humpback whale, but for students at Virginia High school, it's a reality. Virginia High School students are now able to learn using virtual reality technology.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - The Norfolk School Board approved a $376.7-million operating budget for 2023 during its Wednesday meeting. Included in the budget are seven possible bonuses to attract teachers, an increase in starting pay for bus drivers and pay raises for all district employees across the board.

On March 16, 2020, Henrico Schools staff members reported to their schools and offices to plan for the logistics of a two-week closure intended to prevent the spread of COVID-19. When Henrico Schools Superintendent Amy Cashwell announced the two week closure, she had no way of knowing that most students wouldn't return to brick-and-mortar schools for more than 500 days.

Isle of Wight County's School Board is considering three options for giving its members a raise. Board member Michael Vines had brought the matter up during the School Board's Jan. 6 reorganizational meeting and again at the board's Jan. 13 meeting. In February, Board Chairwoman Denise Tynes named Vice Chairman Michael Cunningham and board member [...]

HANOVER, Va. (WWBT) - Hanover Schools is looking to add qualified candidates to its team. On Wednesday, the district is hosting a job fair for a number of positions - including substitute teachers, transportation, food services, and more. The job fair will be held at the Atlee Branch Library in Mechanicsville from 1:00 p.m.

Additional teacher pay raises are on the chopping block in the Fauquier County budget this year. School board members and school Superintendent David Jeck are asking the Fauquier Board of Supervisors to approve an additional $7.4 million in local funding to support raising teacher pay by an average of 13%.

DANVILLE, Va. - Some big and much-needed changes are coming soon for Danville Public Schools. On Wednesday afternoon, city and school leaders gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony. The ceremony marks the start of a major project at John M. Langston School. It's the future home of Galileo Magnet High School and Danville Public Schools' main office.

"I'm glad we're not gatekeeping and just forcing students to take certain things," said Superintendent Zeb Talley in regards to new programming options in Martinsville City Public Schools. He was referring to new programs offered through MCPS and Patrick & Henry Community College's Dual Enrollment program, which was the subject of a presentation during Tueday's MCPS school board meeting.