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- President Trump Hosts Turkey's Erdogan Despite Concerns In Congress November 13, 2019The U.S. president is welcoming the Turkish leader to the White House for talks about Syria and also Turkey's decision to buy a Russian defense system.
- Supreme Court May Side With Trump On 'DREAMers' November 13, 2019At issue is the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which granted temporary protection from deportation to roughly 700,000 young people.
- With Few New Drugs To Treat Antibiotic Resistance, How Best To Deploy Them? November 13, 2019Infection specialists debate whether it's better to aim all their strongest antibiotics at once at multi-resistant germs, or save the most innovative drugs for use only as a last result.
- House Holds 1st Open Hearing In Trump Impeachment Inquiry November 13, 2019Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State George Kent are testifying in a follow-up to their closed-door depositions. Watch live at 10 a.m. ET.
- Arctic Blast Grips Parts Of the U.S., With Snow And Record-Breaking Cold November 12, 2019Forecasters say an estimated 300 cold-weather records are expected to be tied or broken through Wednesday. The "arctic outbreak" is being blamed for four deaths so far.
- President Trump Hosts Turkey's Erdogan Despite Concerns In Congress November 13, 2019
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- General election 2019: Labour vows to outspend Tories on the NHS November 13, 2019The party says it would tax the "wealthiest" to cut hospital waiting times if it wins the election.
- Grace Millane trial: CCTV 'shows backpacker's body in suitcase' November 13, 2019Prosecutors say the man accused of murdering Grace Millane disposed of her body using the case.
- England flooding: Fishlake residents 'could be homeless for weeks' November 13, 2019About 100 Army personnel are being deployed to support the relief effort in South Yorkshire.
- Australia bushfires: Pregnant firefighter defends decision to fight fires November 13, 2019Fourteen weeks pregnant, Kat Robinson-Williams says she must help while Australia is "in flames".
- Venice floods: Italian city hit by highest tide in 50 years November 13, 2019The mayor of Venice says he will declare a state of disaster after a high tide topped 1.87m.
- General election 2019: Labour vows to outspend Tories on the NHS November 13, 2019
