Posts Tagged Virginia Schools
Effort to Implement Transgender Student Policies for Virginia Schools Moves On
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 10, 2020
Democratic Senator Jennifer Boysko of Herndon has a bill that would require the Department of Education to come up with a model policy. It passed in a subcommittee Friday. (Credit: Senate of Virginia)
Schools across Virginia may soon have a standard set of rules for how to deal with transgender students. Michael Pope reports.
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
Credit: dcJohn / Flickr
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- Tornado Strikes Arkansas City; Officials Say Pandemic Closures Kept People Safe March 29, 2020The tornado injured at least 22 people and caused extensive damage to many properties. Officials attribute the relatively low number of casualties in part to social distancing and business shutdowns.
- University Grad Students Step Up To Fill U.S. Coronavirus Testing Void March 29, 2020Universities around the country are revamping research labs to help process the backlog of coronavirus tests, thanks to help from student volunteers.
- Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Coronavirus In The U.S. March 29, 2020Cases of COVID-19 have appeared throughout the country, but certain areas have been hit harder than others. Find out how many cases and deaths have been reported in each state.
- U.S. Sees Exponential Growth In Coronavirus Death Toll March 29, 2020In just two days, the number of coronavirus deaths in the country has doubled from 1,000 fatalities over the course of a month to more than 2,000. Over 124,000 people in the U.S. are infected.
- Opinion: An Appeal To Youth To Face Coronavirus With Self-Sacrifice, Not Selfishness March 29, 2020The reaction of those in their teens and 20s can have an impact on the spread of the disease — and on their own moral character, the author says.
- Tornado Strikes Arkansas City; Officials Say Pandemic Closures Kept People Safe March 29, 2020
- From BBC News
- Coronavirus: Six months before UK 'returns to normal' - deputy chief medical officer March 29, 2020The UK faces reviews of measures every three weeks for six months or more, says deputy chief medical officer.
- Coronavirus: Burton consultant Amged El-Hawrani dies March 29, 2020Amged El-Hawrani's family thanked NHS colleagues for working "tirelessly" to save him.
- Coronavirus: India's PM Modi seeks 'forgiveness' over lockdown March 29, 2020Narendra Modi apologises for sweeping restrictions that have left many jobless and hungry.
- Manufacturers cast doubt on ventilator target March 29, 2020Engineering firms say the UK may not have all the ventilators it needs when virus infections peak.
- Coronavirus: YouTube stars urge fans to stay at home March 29, 2020More than 100 YouTubers appear in a video message encouraging people to stay at home.
- Coronavirus: Six months before UK 'returns to normal' - deputy chief medical officer March 29, 2020
