Plus: Roanoke’s superintendent enjoys her last first day, along with school improvement news from Roanoke and Tazewell counties.
Education
Cardinal News covers the education stories that impact students and teachers across Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Posted inHealthcare
Virginia schools prepare for new year with measles on their radar
After a summer outbreak, schools are paying closer attention to vaccinations records as students return to classrooms.
Posted inEducation
Virginia communities race to get 1% sales tax for school construction on the ballot
Proponents say the additional money could help cash-strapped communities fix aging school facilities, but how much revenue would be collected and whether voters will agree is still unknown.
Posted inEducation
Extra Credit: Appalachian School of Law welcomes largest incoming class in 15 years
Plus: A new Lynchburg mentorship project seeks volunteers, and students will be able to take the SAT during the school day.
Posted inSouthwest Area
School serving special education students in Wise County to close due to funding challenges
Limits were placed on reimbursements for student absentee days, resulting in a loss of more than $90,000 to date.
Posted inSouthwest Area
Buchanan County says it has recovered most of the money stolen in a construction-related scam
Almost $3.3 million out of about $4.6 million had been returned to the school district as of Monday.
Posted inEducation
Extra Credit: Virginia looks to overhaul annual standardized tests
Plus: The new head of the nation’s largest teachers union got her start in Louisa County, and free school supply events are being held across the region.
Posted inLynchburg area
Lynchburg Head Start under interim management after local nonprofit loses federal grant
The Lynchburg Community Action Group did not comply with federal policies needed to secure funding for another grant period, according to the Administration for Children and Families.
Posted inEducation
Extra Credit: Sweet Briar College raises $14 million, surpassing 125th anniversary fundraising goal
Plus: Roanoke College launches three-year cannabis studies program, Virginia Tech continues search for its next president and more.
Posted inPath to Solutions
Youth rescue camp aims to inspire Virginia’s next generation of first responders
More than 40 kids attended last month’s camp, which is part of the Virginia Association of First Responders’ efforts to bolster fire and rescue recruitment efforts.
