The 43-foot trailer aims to expose students in kindergarten through fifth grade to career fields in the life sciences through bite-sized activities.
Lisa Rowan
Lisa Rowan covered education for Cardinal News.
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NCI board dismisses merger proposal, but open to exploring options
The proposal, which had received support from some local leaders, would have endorsed a merger of NCI and Patrick & Henry Community College.
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University of Lynchburg offering buyouts to faculty in ongoing effort to cut costs
The program was announced ahead of next month’s decision from the university’s accreditor about whether to extend its warning status for compliance issues, including financial management concerns.
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White defeats Facciani for Roanoke County School Board seat
White won the Windsor Hills seat by 74 votes, according to the unofficial results posted on the Virginia Department of Elections website.
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Determining winner for third Roanoke County School Board seat could take days
The candidates — incumbent Cheryl Facciani and challenger Ryan White — are separated by just a few dozen votes.
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Greenway and Linden win reelection to Roanoke County School Board; third race too close to call late Tuesday
Plus, a roundup of other school board results from across the region.
Posted inEducation
How state funding and new approaches are helping Virginia college students get the internships they need to get ahead in their early careers
A state grant program gave financial support to college students completing unpaid and underpaid internships. Student awards, plus innovative programs at colleges and universities, are helping reduce barriers to getting on-the-job experience.
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Bristol students will have ‘promise’ community college tuition program starting fall 2026
The program announced Thursday was made possible by a gift from the Anne & Gene Worrell Foundation to provide last-dollar support for students from the city.
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Some Virginia colleges and universities celebrating enrollment growth
Several colleges saw enrollment hold steady or grow this fall, despite ongoing enrollment recovery from the pandemic era and changing attitudes around higher education.
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Greenway’s election fraud charge to be dismissed pending community service
Roanoke County School Board member Tim Greenway, who is up for reelection this fall, agreed to complete 100 hours of community service to avoid a misdemeanor conviction.
