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Jackpot! Virginia Lottery distributes record $779 million to K-12 public schools

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August 16, 2022

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Food program provides for public school students, lessens burden on food banks

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August 8, 2022

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a federal food program for public schools in the United States.

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Study: Threat assessment teams making positive impact in Virginia schools

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May 12, 2015

The presence of threat assessment teams in Virginia public schools is making a positive impact, according to a report released today that analyzed the teams during the first year they were required by state law.

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Ken Plum: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

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December 24, 2014

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UVA research finds academic ability of New York teachers has increased

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December 7, 2014

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C.F. Richards Junior Academy hosting Fall Festival in Staunton

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October 30, 2014

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Ken Plum: Saved by the Feds

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October 16, 2014

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State announces 2015 Virginia teachers of the year

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September 17, 2014

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McAuliffe announces recipients of 2014 Governor’s Public Service Awards

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September 5, 2014

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Bob Goodlatte: Protecting college choice

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August 30, 2014

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Community Foundation opens Dawbarn Awards nominations

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August 28, 2014

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Chris Graham: More echoes of the civil rights era in Ferguson

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August 19, 2014

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Princeton Review, Money Magazine, Forbes rate UMW among nation’s best

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August 5, 2014

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Improving chemical safety: A baby step in the right direction

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July 17, 2014

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Virginia music teacher elected secretary-treasurer of nation’s largest union

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July 7, 2014

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Cigarette smoking down among Virginia high school students

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June 14, 2014

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Randy Forbes: Banning the American flag?

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April 7, 2014

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ACLU applauds governor’s veto of school prayer bill

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April 4, 2014

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ACLU: General Assembly session mixed on civil liberties

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March 6, 2014

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Prayer in school: Un-American

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February 25, 2014

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Chris Graham: Why did Senate Democrats kill the Tebow Bill?

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February 20, 2014

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State Senate Democrats killed Tebow Bill

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February 20, 2014

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Ken Plum: Virginia prefers to leave it to the feds

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February 12, 2014

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Chris Graham: Marriage equality now the law of the land?

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January 23, 2014

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Poll: Majority of Virginians believe better mental health services would prevent gun violence

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January 21, 2014

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Poll: Are you concerned about impact of SOLs on education?

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January 17, 2014

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ACLU releases 2014 Virginia General Assembly legislative priorities

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January 9, 2014

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Analysis: Dickie Bell gets attention from local Democrats for science education bill

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January 7, 2014

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Dickie Bell bill would require public schools to teach science ‘controversies’

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January 6, 2014

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McAuliffe nominates Anne Holton as Secretary of Education

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January 3, 2014

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McDonnell continues commitment to K-12 education reform

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December 10, 2013

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Jackpot! Virginia Lottery distributes record $779 million to K-12 public schools

Food program provides for public school students, lessens burden on food banks

Study: Threat assessment teams making positive impact in Virginia schools

Ken Plum: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

UVA research finds academic ability of New York teachers has increased

C.F. Richards Junior Academy hosting Fall Festival in Staunton

Ken Plum: Saved by the Feds

State announces 2015 Virginia teachers of the year

McAuliffe announces recipients of 2014 Governor’s Public Service Awards

Bob Goodlatte: Protecting college choice

Community Foundation opens Dawbarn Awards nominations

Chris Graham: More echoes of the civil rights era in Ferguson

Princeton Review, Money Magazine, Forbes rate UMW among nation’s best

Improving chemical safety: A baby step in the right direction

Virginia music teacher elected secretary-treasurer of nation’s largest union

Cigarette smoking down among Virginia high school students

Randy Forbes: Banning the American flag?

ACLU applauds governor’s veto of school prayer bill

ACLU: General Assembly session mixed on civil liberties

Prayer in school: Un-American

Chris Graham: Why did Senate Democrats kill the Tebow Bill?

State Senate Democrats killed Tebow Bill

Ken Plum: Virginia prefers to leave it to the feds

Chris Graham: Marriage equality now the law of the land?

Poll: Majority of Virginians believe better mental health services would prevent gun violence

Poll: Are you concerned about impact of SOLs on education?

ACLU releases 2014 Virginia General Assembly legislative priorities

Analysis: Dickie Bell gets attention from local Democrats for science education bill

Dickie Bell bill would require public schools to teach science ‘controversies’

McAuliffe nominates Anne Holton as Secretary of Education

McDonnell continues commitment to K-12 education reform