Virginia social studies leaders warn proposed testing shift could sideline critical thinking
Educators say state plan risks replacing inquiry-based assessments with multiple-choice exams as Board of Education reviews accountability changes
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A key Virginia House of Delegates committee advanced legislation which would set new standards for private schools that receive public funding, despite opposition from Republicans and some religious school leaders. HB 359, patroned by Del. Dan I. Helmer, D-Fairfax, would require schools to administer Virginia’s Standards of Learning (SOL)
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Henrico School Board to hold public hearing Feb. 12 about proposed $976-million budget
On Thursday at 5 p.m., members of the public can give input directly to the Henrico School Board on the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The $976-million recommended budget would add more than 100 new staff positions, including 50 more English Learner teachers, 27 more exceptional education
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Moody Middle School’s Shivkumar wins 2026 Henrico Schools Divisionwide Spelling Bee
After two weather-related postponements and two years of coming up just short against some of the best spellers at his school and across Henrico, the third time was the charm for Moody Middle School eighth-grader Taran Shivkumar, who claimed victory at the 2026 Henrico County Public Schools Divisionwide Spelling Bee
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Mother questions Henrico school protocols after daughter allegedly strangled by employee
A Henrico County mother is demanding accountability from school officials after her daughter with a disability was allegedly strangled by a school employee at the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center on the Campus of Virginia Randolph in January. Toya Nugin's daughter was allegedly assaulted by Erin Travers, an
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