Posts Tagged Virginia Schools
The Effort to Diversify Virginia’s Teachers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 31, 2019
The vast majority of teachers in Virginia are white, a cause of concern for some who say more diversity is needed in the classroom. Michael Pope reports.
Is Aid to High-Poverty Schools Distributed Fairly?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 4, 2019
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School divisions with students who live in poverty are about to get some extra funding. Michael Pope is breaking down the numbers.
Lawmakers Weigh Parental Oversight of Anti-Bullying Material
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 18, 2019
Should parents to able to veto some materials used in public schools when bullying or suicide prevention is on the agenda? Michael Pope reports.
Virginia’s Schools May Soon Be Able to Decide Whether to Open Before Labor Day
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 12, 2019
King Dominion’s “Dominator” roller coaster. The Richmond-area amusement park has long been opposed to efforts to reverse a law requiring public schools to open after Labor Day weekend. (Credit: daveynin / Flickr)
School divisions across Virginia may be on the verge of starting classes before Labor Day, or least having that option. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Schools Have A Funding Gap New Report Finds
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 5, 2018
It’s back to school time in Virginia, and students are headed back to classrooms across the commonwealth. But those schools are not being funded at the same levels. Michael Pope has this look at the funding gap.
Should Virginia Schools Focus on Security or Mental Health?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 23, 2018
As students are going back to school, administrators are faced with the difficult choice: how to make sure the classrooms are safe. And, as Michael Pope reports, opinions are divided about the best approach.
You can find the entire poll here.
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From NPR News- Iran Denies It Is Behind Drone Attacks On Oil Plants In Saudi Arabia September 15, 2019Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for the attacks, but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Iran of launching an "unprecedented attack on the world's energy supply."
- UAW Votes To Strike September 15, 2019The United Auto Workers voted Sunday to strike after not agreeing with General Motors on wages, heath care and profit sharing. The strike may bring the automaker's U.S. production to a halt.
- UAW Votes For Nationwide Strike To Begin Before Midnight Sunday September 15, 2019The move comes after failing to agree to a new contract with General Motors over wages, health care and profit-sharing. Nearly 50,000 workers will be affected when production halts.
- 'We Don't Want To Die': Women In Turkey Decry Rise In Violence And Killings September 15, 2019"Domestic violence never happens because there's a problem with the woman. The men are killing. They are the problem," says a rights activist in Istanbul.
- Drone Strikes Impact Saudi Oil Facilities September 15, 2019Drone attacks against Saudi oil facilities have caused uncertainty in world oil markets. Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility, but the U.S. is blaming Iran.
- Iran Denies It Is Behind Drone Attacks On Oil Plants In Saudi Arabia September 15, 2019
- From BBC News
- Lib Dems pledge to cancel Brexit if they win general election September 15, 2019Members vote in favour of the policy, which would see the party revoke Article 50 if they took power.
- Gareth Thomas: Ex-Wales rugby captain has HIV September 15, 2019Gareth Thomas says he wants to "educate and break the stigma for everybody".
- Ashes 2019: England level series after beating Australia in final Test September 15, 2019England end their memorable summer by earning a 2-2 draw in the Ashes with a 135-run defeat of Australia in the fifth Test.
- Petrol bombs and water cannon amid Hong Kong clashes September 15, 2019Violence breaks out after thousands defy a police ban to march as unrest continues unabated.
- Saudi oil attacks: Iran condemns US 'deceit' after accusation September 15, 2019The US had said that Tehran was behind drone attacks on two Saudi oil sites, not Yemeni rebels.
- Lib Dems pledge to cancel Brexit if they win general election September 15, 2019
