The president of the school’s board of visitors said this week that VMI will conduct its own review of whether the institute has interfered with the student newspaper. He earlier had said he had asked the state attorney general’s office to look into the matter.
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Lisa Rowan covered education for Cardinal News.
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Botetourt library board votes to continue to allow teenagers to visit unsupervised
The board had been asked by a county supervisor to consider requiring adult supervision for most visitors under age 18.
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VMI board asks attorney general’s office to investigate student newspaper controversy
The state military college has asked the attorney general’s office, which serves as its attorney, to step in after a petition called on VMI to support The Cadet, an independent publication.
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Chancellor says community college system must adapt to keep up with changing student, industry needs
Speaking at an annual conference of community college leaders in Roanoke, Chancellor David Doré introduced a strategic plan that includes recruiting adults for short term job-training programs.
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UVa Wise to open early learning center to help alleviate child care shortage
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is preparing to launch a day care facility to serve its campus community. The Little Cavaliers Early Learning Center in Southwest Virginia will open this fall for children aged 6 weeks through 5 years. The center will be managed and staffed by the YWCA of Northeast Tennessee and […]
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Proposed Botetourt library policy for kids and teens could be the most restrictive in Virginia
The policy recommended by the chair of the board of supervisors would prohibit most people under 18 from visiting a library branch without an adult. The move stems from a campaign pledge as a heated monthslong debate about LGBTQ+ books continues.
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Botetourt supervisors offer concession to residents claiming library peddles pornography
A proposed policy change, which now goes to the Library Board of Trustees for consideration, would require anyone under 18 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian while visiting a county library branch.
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Virginia schools will get second chance to apply for construction grants
About $85 million remains from 2022 General Assembly funding. The grants cover up to 30% of construction and renovation costs for the state’s most financially strapped school divisions.
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Appomattox County may reinstate library board member ousted following complaints about LGBTQ+ books
One supervisor who had voted for Joetricia Humbles’ removal last month acknowledged that he’d followed his own beliefs and not the law. “This can be a teachable moment,” he said in asking her to be reinstated.
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Lab school projects pushed by Youngkin move forward despite funding questions
The governor has made opening alternative schools a priority, and up to two dozen lab schools could launch as soon as fall 2024. But a discrepancy between state code and the 2022 budget could mean some of the projects aren’t eligible for state funding.