It’s part of an effort to get kids excited to come to school each day as, across the state, schools try to re-engage families and increase attendance post-pandemic.
Education
Cardinal News covers the education stories that impact students and teachers across Southwest and Southside Virginia.
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No matter who wins, Radford school board election will complete turnover on board
Five candidates are seeking two seats. Four of them are endorsed by political parties.
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3 candidates vie for 2 seats on Bristol School Board
Two candidates cited their experience on the school board and on the city council.
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Danville school board candidates cite student performance and accreditation as key issues
Five candidates are vying for four seats on the Danville school board.
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Southwest Virginia’s first lab school immerses students in health care careers
The Southwest Virginia Healthcare Excellence Academy Lab School is one of 15 approved by the state and among the first six to open.
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State issues final guidance for school cellphone ban
The guidance is more strict than the current policies in place in many public schools. It’s unclear whether there could be consequences for school divisions that don’t comply.
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Martinsville adds potential jail time for parents of chronically absent students
Though Martinsville’s absenteeism is lower than many other school divisions its size, it already refers far more cases to truancy court than like-sized school divisions in the state.
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Getting used to ‘cellphone-free education’ may be just as hard for parents as it is for teenagers
There’s broad support for limiting students’ use of cellphones during the school day. But families are increasingly made up of digital natives who are used to being able to communicate instantly. How will they fare under anticipated new guidance for Virginia schools?
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New College Institute announces creation of new philanthropic foundation
It’s unclear when, or if, the Martinsville higher education center will reach an agreement with its original foundation regarding control of $13 million in assets.
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Proposal for magnet school at Roanoke’s Jefferson Center gets positive response from city council
The city’s two high schools are operating over capacity. Other options include building a new comprehensive high school or adding onto the existing schools.
