Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Tuesday assailed plans by some local districts to offer in-person instruction only a few days a week and said schools must be “fully operational” even amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations is calling for the staff involved to be fired and for additional training for other employees. The organization also plans to file discrimination charges.
VCU researchers have received a $3.1 million grant to investigate whether evidence-based mental health programs in schools continue after research support is removed.
Virginia education leaders have updated their guidance for reopening the commonwealth’s schools this fall, with schools having been closed in the spring because of COVID-19 concerns.
The Squirrels have unveiled “Movies in the Outfield,” which will be a chance for fans to get to the ballpark and catch a flick. The screenings will be held every Thursday and Saturday night and begin this Thursday, July 9.
James Madison University’s Board of Visitors unanimously voted to remove the Confederate leader names of Jackson, Ashby and Maury from their halls on campus.
Chesterfield, Henrico and Hanover Counties will be connecting and helping educate residents on legal protections against discrimination and harassment on a webpage called, ‘Know Your Rights and Resources'.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are turning to the outdoors and the Virginia Capital Trail to practice social distancing and engage in physical activity.
Henrico high school students will be sharing their perspectives on issues of racism, injustice and inequity during the online series “Community Conversations.”
A Richmond City Public Schools teacher faces several charges including involuntary manslaughter and a DUI in connection to a deadly crash on Midlothian Turnpike.
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reported 66,740 total positive coronavirus tests throughout the state Monday - a 638 case increase since Monday.
