Suicide prevention foundation opens affiliate offices in Salem, South Boston, Galax
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A recent CDC survey reported that 16 percent of Virginia high-schoolers have seriously considered suicide in the past 12 months.
Search Results for Teacher of the Year
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Climate literacy: The key to solving the climate crisis, building green jobs and sustainable economies
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In the decades since the launch of the global environmental movement after the first Earth Day, more than 3 billion young people have graduated from high school having learned little or nothing about climate change.
JMU’s John Almarode earns state’s highest faculty award
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John Almarode, executive director of teaching and learning at James Madison University, is among 12 recipients of the 2021 Outstanding Faculty Award presented by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and Dominion Resources.
JLARC to present reports on K–12 special education, ongoing oversight studies
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The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission will meet virtually on Monday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. to hear staff present findings and recommendations from a review of K–12 special education in Virginia.
Waynesboro history uncovered in renovation of building on North Avenue
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Being No. 1 is good in many circumstances in life, and when you are the site of the first Waynesboro Fire Department you definitely stand out.
Northam announces latest state board, commission appointments
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Gov. Ralph Northam announced on Friday additional appointments to his administration.
Virginia ABC grants to support youth leadership efforts to prevent substance use
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A group of Franklin County teens’ efforts to educate teachers, parents and community leaders about the concealed use of vape products, drugs and alcohol in their school and community have earned the youth coalition a $500 grant from Virginia ABC.
Speed, lack of safety restraints factors in six traffic deaths over Thanksgiving weekend
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Eight Virginia traffic crashes over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend claimed a total of 10 lives, according to data from the Virginia State Police.
Sale of Champions raises $90,000 in support of youth programming
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The Oct. 3 State Fair of Virginia Youth Livestock Sale of Champions raised $90,000 to support the fair’s long-standing commitment to youth.
Top Democrats unveil bill to protect students from seclusion, restraint practices
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Data from the Civil Rights Data Collection reveals that 101,990 students were subjected to seclusion or restraint during the 2017-2018 school year.
