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Henrico School Board sets 3 town hall meetings about possible school redistricting options
The Henrico School Board has scheduled three town hall meetings between Sept. 18 and Oct. 7 to receive public input about possible adjustments to school boundaries that could affect as many as 16 schools. The meetings are scheduled for: • Thursday, Sept. 18, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Va.’s chief schools superintendent advises leaders to investigate teachers for Kirk comments
“Anyone who would suggest the heinous murder of the father of two young children is acceptable should be disqualified from teaching or working with children again,” Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Emily Anne Gullickson said in a statement
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Va. governor says Educational Choice Act ‘hugely’ important; opponents say it hurts public schools
Gov. Glenn Youngkin called new federal legislation to allow parents to donate tax-free towards their kids’ schooling — including private schools — a “landmark” moment for education on Wednesday afternoon. However, public school advocates have opposed the measure, citing concerns about funding diversion, inequity, lack of oversight, and constitutional risks. The legislation,
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Proposed Henrico County Public Schools redistricting would change boundaries of 16 schools
The Henrico School Board is considering a proposal that would change the attendance boundaries of five elementary schools, five middle schools, and six high schools in the division. Following a school board directive, Henrico Schools Superintendent Amy Cashwell and her staff brought forth the proposal at a meeting Sept. 11.
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