Posts Tagged School Suspensions

New Law Sets Cap on Suspensions

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 19, 2018

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In Virginia, some students are suspended for months, or even an entire school year. A new law that takes effect July 1st, seeks to change that. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.

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How Long Should Schools Suspend Students in Virginia?

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 7, 2018

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Lawmakers in Richmond say schools are suspending too many students for too long. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.

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Are Schools Doing a Disservice to Students with Excessive Long-Term Suspensions?

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 3, 2017

schoolhouse Are Virginia schools suspending too many students? Lawmakers in Richmond are debating the issue, and it’s not falling along party lines. Michael Pope has the story.