Virginia Public Schools
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Metro Crash Anniversary; School Start Times; Governor's Bowl
CommentToday on NewsTalk, we spoke with David Alpert, Jane Strauss, Ed Leyden. Gabriel Christian, and Cecilia Vergaretti.
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Providing safe ways for kids to walk and bike to school
Today's Post contains a good letter to the editor on providing safe ways for kids to walk and bike to school.
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Williamsburg Middle School principal resigns, sends email to parents
Principal Kathleen Francis says she will be resigning in March due to “the untenable and hostile work environment created by Superintendent [Patrick] Murphy.”
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Virginia students outshine Md.'s in dismal science report
Virginia students outpaced their Maryland rivals on federal science standards.
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Va. legislature considers requiring school phys ed
CommentThe General Assembly is considering legislation that would require public schools to offer physical-education classes.
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Advocates call for more K-12 education funding In Virginia
Some education groups and localities in Virginia are calling on Gov. Bob McDonnell and the Virginia General Assembly to invest more in public schools.
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Va. governor wades into pay-for-performance debate with pilot plan
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell outlined a pay-for-performance proposal for Virginia teachers Tuesday.
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Judging our educators: Was the snow day worth it for Virginia schools?
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Several Virginia school districts decided to stay closed for the day long before the snow arrived. TBD decides if the snow day was worth it.
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98% of Virginia schools meet SOL standards
Ninety-eight percent of Virginia’s public schools are fully accredited and meeting current state standards for achievement.
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