The suit says some children are still showing signs of unusually high carboxyhemoglobin levels that they suspect are related to carbon monoxide exposure in the months prior to the cafeteria leak being discovered.
Education
Cardinal News covers the education stories that impact students and teachers across Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Averett University sues former CFO, investment firm over withdrawals from endowment
The private university in Danville has been cutting costs since spring 2024, when it discovered signs of financial mismanagement that led to a budget shortfall.
Virginia Tech’s cultural centers will remain open, while future of living-learning communities is in discussions after board’s DEI vote, president says
During a meeting Friday with student and faculty representatives, Tim Sands said the school’s continuing commitment to InclusiveVT is “absolutely essential.”
Absenteeism runs high at Covington Middle School after strange odor returns
Some students have brought their own personal carbon monoxide detectors to school.
Former vice chair of Smyth County School Board pleads guilty to using at least six minors to produce child pornography
He resigned after he was arrested and charged in August 2024.
Averett University puts equestrian center up for sale amid financial recovery efforts
Averett offers a Bachelor of Science in equestrian studies with five concentration options, along with an option to minor in equestrian studies. It also sponsors several equestrian athletic teams.
Federal judge dismisses VMI alumni civil rights suit
The plaintiffs said the VMI Alumni Association violated their First and 14th Amendment rights when it restructured the school’s alumni fundraising organizations without alumni approval.
Virginia Tech will dissolve its DEI office. Some students fear doing so will increase discrimination on campus.
The university’s board of visitors voted 12-2 on Tuesday to comply with President Donald Trump’s order to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
9 things to know about the federal Department of Education and Virginia K-12 schools
The Trump administration wants to close the education department. Here’s how K-12 federal funding programs impact Virginia schools.
Roanoke budget proposal includes flat school funding, meals tax increase
The city manager warned that “very tough choices” will have to be made, while school advocates pushed for more funding.

