
VCU program that trains leaders, advocates in field of childhood disabilities receives $3.1 million
A VCU program that prepares professionals for leadership roles in the field of childhood disabilities has been awarded a $3.1 million federal grant.

A VCU program that prepares professionals for leadership roles in the field of childhood disabilities has been awarded a $3.1 million federal grant.

Richmond men’s basketball and head coach Chris Mooney have announced the hiring of former player Mark McGonigal to the staff.

VCU has received a $1.2 million federal grant to boost the number of school counselors who serve students with disabilities.

The Jefferson Trust, an initiative of the UVA Alumni Association, awarded 18 grants totaling more than $775,000 to University entities.

This month saw a symbolic “passing of the torch” in the Latino Student Alliance at Eastern Mennonite University.

Virginia Conservation Network held its annual General Assembly Preview, a one-stop–shop for all environmental issues in Virginia’s 2016 General Assembly.

The General Assembly will convene for its regular session on January 13. Major work in the even-numbered years is passage of a biennial budget.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced this week a significant increase in the number of Virginia schools earning accreditation in 2015.

Millions of dollars are spent annually on professional development for veteran teachers aimed at increasing the quality of teaching in America’s K-12 classrooms. But what about the training these teachers get before entering the classroom?

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Wednesday that the Commonwealth has awarded $6 million in School Security Equipment Grants to help ensure the safety of Virginia’s schools.
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