A study published last year found that a majority of the city’s schools need complete renovations to function as productive learning sites. A recommendation to close two elementary schools will go before the Lynchburg School Board as early as next week.
Education
Employers hungry for new talent look to youth apprenticeship program
The Youth Registered Apprenticeship Program, which is offered at more than 30 school divisions across the state, offers students training in fields ranging from machining and construction to dental assisting and culinary arts.
New school meal rules give Henry County fighting chance against food insecurity
School systems are now allowed to send meals home with kids during the summer instead of requiring students to come to school to eat. This past June, Henry County served a little over 58,000 meals. In June of last year, prior to the rule change, the team served 22,107.
Summer cooking ‘boot camp’ keeps high school students engaged while they explore career options
A weeklong program hosted at Virginia Western Community College’s culinary arts facility is a community collaboration with plans to expand.
Martinsville elementary school unveils ‘sensory’ approach to education
Teachers and administrators at Martinsville’s Albert Harris Elementary School are pioneering a new approach to student wellness and engagement. On Wednesday, officials invited the community to take part in the official unveiling of the school’s new sensory garden. “The sensory garden was created to provide a unique learning environment,” said STEM teacher Laurie Witt. A […]
Attorney general’s office will not review VMI’s relationship with student newspaper
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.