Posts Tagged Department of Education

Think School Segregation Ended in the 50’s? This Study says it’s Increasing.

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 11, 2020

School segregation is getting worse in Virginia, not better. And one driving factor is segregation within school districts. Those are the findings of a new report out Wednesday from researchers at VCU. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.

Department of Education, Education, Public Education, Virginia Schools

Report: Virginia Could Be Doing More to Help Localities Recruit Teachers

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 5, 2020

State officials could be doing more to help recruit and retain qualified teachers. That’s one finding in a report released to lawmakers today by the state’s independent watchdog agency. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.

Department of Education, JLARC

Virginia’s Schools: Achievement Gaps Widen, Attendance Up

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 30, 2019

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92% of public schools in Virginia are meeting the state’s education standards. That’s according to the Department of Education, which released the annual accreditation ratings Monday. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.