It’s not clear yet where the school’s approximately 266 students will go after this school year. The school board will vote on a final map in December.
Education
Cardinal News covers the education stories that impact students and teachers across Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Posted inNew River Valley
Virginia Tech alumnus named as university’s new president
Richard Linton is currently president of Kansas State University. He will succeed Tim Sands, who announced in April that he would step down from Virginia Tech’s top job.
Posted inMartinsville area
Martinsville City Schools celebrates 10 years of accreditation
“We started working on culture, a culture of respect and a culture of belief,” the superintendent said.
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8 takeaways from this week’s Virginia school accountability results, from gains at virtual schools to problems with absenteeism
The annual report card shows highs and lows across Southwest and Southside school divisions.
Posted inLynchburg area
Bedford County to hold public hearing on school closures Thursday
The school board is preparing to vote on whether to shutter multiple elementary schools and redraw attendance zones as enrollment drops.
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More than half of schools in Southwest and Southside are exceeding state expectations, new scores show
Divisions in the southwestern tip of the state performed particularly well. Of 148 schools in the region, 60% received the state’s top designation.
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Virginia voters broadly support increased investment in public schools, poll finds
A majority of respondents say the state’s classrooms are important to the economy and deserve additional funding.
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Undergraduate enrollment at Virginia’s public colleges and universities remains steady despite steep declines in graduate students at some institutions
This year’s early estimates show continued, even if slight, increases in student numbers since declines seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inLynchburg area
Sweet Briar College expands free tuition program
The SBCommitment initiative is now open to transfer and freshman students with a 3.25 GPA who are eligible for federal Pell Grants.
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The state has made some changes to high school graduation requirements. Here’s what to know.
Among the updates: more options for core courses and new exemptions for CPR/first aid training. State officials are also talking about how to better incorporate CTE classes into students’ schedules.
