Tougher academic standards ahead for Virginia students
Youngkin administration aims for NAEP proficiency, but critics question effectiveness
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A proposal introduced in the U.S. Congress would prevent over 12 million students across the country from accessing a federal free school lunch program, including 27,130 students in Henrico Schools. The $12 billion in cuts proposed by House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) would reduce the number
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'Stretched beyond our limits' – Henrico teachers detail hours of unpaid work
Nearly 100 Henrico Schools teachers and staff took to the Henrico School Board’s March 27 online public forum to voice concerns about extra work they said they are expected to complete outside of their contract hours without compensation. Staffers said that the extra duties they are assigned by their
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Virginia schools face federal scrutiny over parental rights laws
The U.S. Department of Education demands state compliance with FERPA and PPRA, threatening consequences for non-compliance
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Henrico Schools proposes staggered start in fall of 2026, changes to policies on staff duties
Henrico School Board members will review the proposed 2026-2027 Henrico Schools calendar, which includes a staggered start, at a March 27 work session and vote on the proposal in May. The proposed calendar would have students in grades 1-5, 6 and 9 start school on Monday, Aug. 24, while students
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