Posts Tagged Virginia Schools
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- DOJ Starts Review Of Whether Major Tech Companies Are Too Powerful July 23, 2019The Justice Department says it is launching a wide-ranging antitrust review, without naming the companies. But there have been increasing calls to regulate companies like Google, Facebook and Amazon.
- A Bronx Tale: Childhood Neighbors Celebrate Seven Decades Of Love July 23, 2019Joel and Julia Helfman met in 1943. Married nearly 70 years, they're still utterly devoted. Says Julia: "How was I smart enough to know that this, this young man would always keep me happy?"
- Senate Approves Bill To Prevent Sept. 11 Victims' Fund From Running Out Of Money July 23, 2019President Trump is expected to sign the measure, ending a years-long ordeal for the victims after concerns that the fund was on the verge of running out of money.
- Cats Can Keep Their Claws: New York Bans Declawing July 23, 2019It's the first state in the nation to outlaw the practice, which animal-rights advocates say it is equivalent to chopping off a person's fingers at the first knuckle.
- What Gets To Be A 'Burger'? States Restrict Labels On Plant-Based Meat July 23, 2019Lawmakers across the U.S. and in the EU argue that labels like "vegan sausage" or "cauliflower rice" mislead people. Tofurky, the ACLU and others are suing, saying new label laws violate free speech.
- DOJ Starts Review Of Whether Major Tech Companies Are Too Powerful July 23, 2019
- From BBC News
- Boris Johnson: New PM to form government after taking office July 24, 2019The new Conservative leader will make key appointments after taking office, as Theresa May bows out.
- Nigel Farage open to electoral pact with Boris Johnson July 24, 2019But the Brexit Party leader says the new PM must be committed to the 31 October Brexit deadline.
- Russia-China 'joint air patrol' sees Japan and South Korea scramble jets July 23, 2019The patrol near disputed islands prompts both South Korea and Japan to send up jets.
- Europe heatwave: French city of Bordeaux hits record temperature July 23, 2019The French city of Bordeaux hits its highest temperature since records began with 41.2C (106.1F).
- Missing Thames swimmers spark police searches July 23, 2019Three people are missing after entering the River Thames in sweltering temperatures.
- Boris Johnson: New PM to form government after taking office July 24, 2019
