Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a package of bipartisan legislation focused on strengthening the state’s education system for students and teachers on Monday, May 18 at Highland Springs High School. (Photo by Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury)
As he prepares for his 19th season in charge of the Highland Springs High School football program, head coach Loren Johnson has learned a thing or two about communicating with today's players.
He says he has had to change how he reaches each individual athlete.
"I communicate
Virginia’s General Assembly approved a two-year budget after months of negotiations, passing a 4% raise for teachers that will apply to Henrico Schools teachers.
Compared to the 2026-2027 budget passed by the county in April, the state’s approved budget will provide about $4.9 million more
On Monday, Virginia legislators approved a two-year, $205 billion budget proposal to fund healthcare and public education, provide 4% teacher raises and a 3.5% pay bump to state employees, establish a retail weed marketplace and hedge against decreased federal dollars.
The spending plan also includes a provision to