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Henrico Schools aims to reduce 'homework overload' through new policy changes

Education

Henrico Schools aims to reduce 'homework overload' through new policy changes

State and local policy changes would also impact make-up work, SOL exams

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, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 6, 2026

After a month of contention, Henrico School Board passes budget with little fanfare

Education

After a month of contention, Henrico School Board passes budget with little fanfare

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, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 21, 2026

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves $2-billion budget, decries 'false narrative' that schools are not fully funded

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves $2-billion budget, decries 'false narrative' that schools are not fully funded

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, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 15, 2026

Henrico Board of Supervisors set to approve 91 new school positions; some school board members still advocating for 153

Education

Henrico Board of Supervisors set to approve 91 new school positions; some school board members still advocating for 153

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, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 14, 2026

Joint meeting between Henrico supervisors, school board descends into heated arguments

Education

Joint meeting between Henrico supervisors, school board descends into heated arguments

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, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 20, 2026

Latest

Education

Henrico School Board passes $976-million proposed budget that would add more than 100 new positions

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

February 28, 2026

Henrico School Board passes $976-million proposed budget that would add more than 100 new positions

Education

Henrico Schools’ $976-million proposed budget is a ‘commitment to stability,’ school board members say

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 26, 2026

Henrico Schools’ $976-million proposed budget is a ‘commitment to stability,’ school board members say

Education

In rare non-unanimous vote, Henrico School Board elects Irving as chair

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 9, 2026

In rare non-unanimous vote, Henrico School Board elects Irving as chair

Education

Henrico School Board to elect new chair and vice-chair on Jan. 8

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 7, 2026

Henrico School Board to elect new chair and vice-chair on Jan. 8

Education

‘Is any of this even necessary?’ – some Henrico School Board members question the need for redistricting

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

December 2, 2025

‘Is any of this even necessary?’ – some Henrico School Board members question the need for redistricting

‘Public distrust is at an all time high’ as frustrations boil over at Henrico School Board redistricting town hall

Education

‘Public distrust is at an all time high’ as frustrations boil over at Henrico School Board redistricting town hall

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

October 9, 2025

Henrico School Board to weigh options for addressing capacity issues

Education

Henrico School Board to weigh options for addressing capacity issues

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

September 3, 2025

Henrico’s hard-to-staff 'Opportunity Schools' are showing some early progress

Education

Henrico’s hard-to-staff 'Opportunity Schools' are showing some early progress

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 26, 2025

Henrico School Board approves $944 million budget, with largest state aid in recent history

Education

Henrico School Board approves $944 million budget, with largest state aid in recent history

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 22, 2025

Henrico Schools’ proposed phone policy would require storage containers to be used in every class

Education

Henrico Schools’ proposed phone policy would require storage containers to be used in every class

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 21, 2025

Heated discussion erupts at Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting over school redistricting, disparities in schools

Government

Heated discussion erupts at Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting over school redistricting, disparities in schools

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 21, 2025

Henrico Schools planning to modify teacher contracts following concerns from staffers

Education

Henrico Schools planning to modify teacher contracts following concerns from staffers

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 20, 2025

Henrico School Board ditches high school boundary change proposal, will weigh 'comprehensive' school redistricting this fall

Education

Henrico School Board ditches high school boundary change proposal, will weigh 'comprehensive' school redistricting this fall

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 18, 2025

Henrico School Board stalls school boundary change proposal

Education

Henrico School Board stalls school boundary change proposal

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 5, 2025

Henrico Schools' budget would provide 6% raise for all staff, higher raises for IAs and support staff

Education

Henrico Schools' budget would provide 6% raise for all staff, higher raises for IAs and support staff

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

February 28, 2025

One year in, Henrico CARES has provided students more than 400 mental healthcare appointments

Education

One year in, Henrico CARES has provided students more than 400 mental healthcare appointments

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

February 27, 2025

Henrico School Board elects Shea as new chair, Irving as vice-chair

Education

Henrico School Board elects Shea as new chair, Irving as vice-chair

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 9, 2025

Henrico School Board approves capital funds request, sets long-term school construction plan

Education

Henrico School Board approves capital funds request, sets long-term school construction plan

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

December 20, 2024

Henrico supervisors, school board members share more about working relationship and 'weirdness' described at joint meeting

Top News

Henrico supervisors, school board members share more about working relationship and 'weirdness' described at joint meeting

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

November 20, 2024

Henrico School Board proposes $26.5M funding request to address aging buildings, HVAC concerns

Top News

Henrico School Board proposes $26.5M funding request to address aging buildings, HVAC concerns

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

November 11, 2024

While Henrico’s West End schools work to alleviate overcrowding, Eastern Henrico schools confront emptier buildings

Top News

While Henrico’s West End schools work to alleviate overcrowding, Eastern Henrico schools confront emptier buildings

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

November 7, 2024

Henrico Schools’ new environmental center will be the first public K-12 ‘living building’ in the world

Varina

Henrico Schools’ new environmental center will be the first public K-12 ‘living building’ in the world

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

September 4, 2024

Henrico Schools to enforce stricter consequences for cell phone violations

Top News

Henrico Schools to enforce stricter consequences for cell phone violations

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

June 10, 2024

Students, staff and parents agree: bullying is a problem in Henrico schools

Community

Students, staff and parents agree: bullying is a problem in Henrico schools

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

May 16, 2024

Henrico School Board pushes for ‘more consistency’ in enforcement of disciplinary code

Top News

Henrico School Board pushes for ‘more consistency’ in enforcement of disciplinary code

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 23, 2024

Henrico School Board applauds passage of ‘Lucia’s Law,’ pushes for more safe gun storage legislation

General Assembly 2024

Henrico School Board applauds passage of ‘Lucia’s Law,’ pushes for more safe gun storage legislation

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

April 3, 2024

Henrico Schools staffers make another push for collective bargaining

Top News

Henrico Schools staffers make another push for collective bargaining

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

March 20, 2024

New Henrico School Board members want to prioritize staffing and smaller class sizes, consider new cell phone policies

Eastern Henrico

New Henrico School Board members want to prioritize staffing and smaller class sizes, consider new cell phone policies

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 21, 2024

Henrico School Board elects Atkins as chair

Top News

Henrico School Board elects Atkins as chair

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 12, 2024

Henrico School Board to elect new chair, vice chair Jan. 11

Top News

Henrico School Board to elect new chair, vice chair Jan. 11

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

January 9, 2024

ELECTION 2023: Henrico Voters' Guide

Election 2023

ELECTION 2023: Henrico Voters' Guide

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 4, 2023

ELECTION 2023: Three Chopt District school board race has seen it all – divisive issues, fierce accusations, and some unusual funding reports

Short Pump

ELECTION 2023: Three Chopt District school board race has seen it all – divisive issues, fierce accusations, and some unusual funding reports

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

November 2, 2023

Ogburn endorses Vithoulkas for Henrico School Board’s Three Chopt seat

Short Pump

Ogburn endorses Vithoulkas for Henrico School Board’s Three Chopt seat

, and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter

September 12, 2023

ELECTION 2023: 3 Three Chopt candidates seeking to replace Ogburn on Henrico School Board

Election 2023

ELECTION 2023: 3 Three Chopt candidates seeking to replace Ogburn on Henrico School Board

, and Special to the Citizen

July 13, 2023