Augusta County School Board votes down nondiscrimination policy
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The Augusta County School Board, backed into a corner on nondiscrimination policies aimed at protecting transgender students, has come out swinging.
Search Results for Virginia Department of Education
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Northam announces extension of expanded child care subsidy program
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Virginia families with young children will have improved access to quality, affordable child care through an extension of the expanded Child Care Subsidy Program.
Senate bill aims to address teacher, principal shortages
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Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Susan Collins (R-ME) have reintroduced the Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals (PREP) Act to address teacher and principal shortages, particularly in rural communities, and increase teacher diversity.
Northam announces task force on culturally inclusive school meals, calendars
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Gov. Ralph Northam has appointed a task force charged with identifying best practices for implementing culturally and religiously inclusive school calendars and serving school meals that accommodate more dietary restrictions.
McAuliffe releases plan to advance LGBTQ+ rights
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Terry McAuliffe today released his plan to further protect LGBTQ+ rights and break down the disparities with LGBTQ+ communities, particularly communities of color.
JMU is key partner on $10.8 million grant supporting STEM educators
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The James Madison University College of Education is partnering on a $10.8 million federal grant to create a professional development program to increase teacher effectiveness and improve in-person, remote and hybrid instruction in STEM.
Summer school will enable Waynesboro students to make up lost class time
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s comments last week regarding public education were directed at school divisions that have not reopened since the pandemic began last March.
Waynesboro Schools provides mental health support for students amidst pandemic
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in some way. Individuals have lost jobs and loved ones. And America’s youth have lost opportunities for socialization and the support provided in a school setting.
Southwest Center helps teachers meet unique demands of pandemic classrooms
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With little warning or training, thousands of teachers moved from the front of a classroom to behind a computer screen, with many instructing students from both places at once.
Street Knowledge: Chris Graham talks UVA hoops, WFT, Liberty football
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AFP Digital Editor Crystal Graham joins the show to quiz Chris Graham on the stories of the day in sports.
