Virginia Commonwealth University has released a statement on the new federal regulations for international students amid the COVID-19 pandemic and reopening plans for the fall.
The Chesterfield Education Association is seeking input from teachers, staff and anyone else employed by Chesterfield Schools on returning to school this fall.
International students at the University of Virginia are on edge after a federal regulation forces them to make the tough decision to either leave the U.S. or transfer colleges if their school is fully online in the fall.
The debate over whether schools should reopen this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic with in-person learning offered five days a week has become a political flash point in Virginia.
A group of Republican legislators in Virginia is calling on Governor Northam to prioritize in-school learning five days a week for all students. Legislators laid out policy and budget priorities meant to ensure schools can safely reopen.
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.
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.
Henrico high school students will be sharing their perspectives on issues of racism, injustice and inequity during the online series “Community Conversations.”
The Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL) named Chickahominy Middle School (CMS) as the 2020 School Library Program of the Year, making it the first school in Hanover County to receive the award.
Henrico County Public Schools is handing out books for children entering kindergarten as part of their summer virtual learning program, “Henrico Edflix.”
The University of Richmond released a plan to reopen their campus in August which includes mandatory COVID-19 testing, student health monitoring before arrival and staggered move-in times.
In only three days, more than 600 higher education employees from at least 15 different colleges and universities in Virginia have signed a petition highlighting requests for the fall.
We are less than two months away from the start of classes at Virginia Tech, and the university has a robust plan in place for when students return to campus.
As school systems around Central Virginia begin to plan for the upcoming academic year, Chesterfield is getting families involved in the planning process.CCPS is hosting a series of virtual community meetings to look at different options for students - whether in-person, fully online, or both.
Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras addressed the “BlackAtRPS” Instagram account where teachers have shared their experiences with racism.
James Madison University released a statement in response to university community members allegedly posting racist or offensive content online, but the university said it is legally required to protect free speech, even if it is hurtful or offensive.
A new federal report finds systemic failures in how the Virginia Department of Education monitors and responds to special education complaints against local school districts.
Spokesman Andy Jenks said a survey is in the process of being sent out to families. They will be able to provide input on two approaches the school system is considering.
Liberty University, a premier evangelical Christian school founded in 1971, is facing tough questions about equality as institutions across the country grapple with the stain of racism.
On June 22, James Madison University’s president announced a recommendation for the Board of Visitors to change the names of Maury, Jackson, and Ashby Halls.
Five graduating seniors at a Virginia high school who attended a modified commencement ceremony at the school have tested positive for the coronavirus.
An Instagram account called “Black At HCPS” was created two days ago and now more than 50 personal stories have been posted, drawing more than 1,000 followers.
The University of Virginia announces plans for students to return to grounds for the fall semester. It's welcome news to students and Charlottesville area businesses
New student orientation is a rite of passage for all college students. This year, orientation will still take place for incoming Virginia Tech students, it will just happen virtually.
VCU is altering their new public safety model and shifting their focus from policing to fostering “safety and well-being” on the university’s campuses.
Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane announced that the Virginia Department of Education will use the $23.9 million state set-aside from the federal CARES Act to help schools.
Virginia students are set to head back to school in person in the fall, but their experience will look much different, as the Commonwealth continues to navigate through the Coronavirus pandemic.
During Monday night’s Richmond School Board meeting, the group discussed a plan to reassess its relationship with the Richmond Police Department and non-RPD security officers, as Richmond Public Schools examines its racial justice measures.
Charlottesville City Schools, the Charlottesville City School Board, the Charlottesville Police Department, and the city of Charlottesville have mutually agreed to discontinue the Memorandum of Understanding that places school resources officers in the city’s schools.
Governor Ralph Northam has announced Virginia schools will receive $66.8 million through the federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund.
Governor Northam announced all public and private schools will reopen for students for the 2020-2021 year but says “the experience will look different.”
