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Virginia students making gains in the classroom, but leaders say more work is needed
Read full article: Virginia students making gains in the classroom, but leaders say more work is neededNew data shows Virginia students are making gains in the classroom, but state leaders say there’s still work to do.
Natural Bridge State Park earns Nature Explore Classroom certification
Read full article: Natural Bridge State Park earns Nature Explore Classroom certificationNatural Bridge State Park’s Children’s Discovery Area has achieved certification as a Nature Explore Classroom, joining a select group of outdoor learning environments recognized nationwide for their quality, creativity and engagement.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools making sure students get a healthy breakfast every day
Read full article: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools making sure students get a healthy breakfast every dayAlleghany Highlands Public Schools is celebrating National School Breakfast Week, and making sure kids know why it’s so important to start every day with a nutritious breakfast.
Virginia Department of Education visits Roanoke to hear feedback on SOLs
Read full article: Virginia Department of Education visits Roanoke to hear feedback on SOLsThe Virginia Department of Education is touring the state to gather people’s thoughts on the History and Social Science Standards of Learning which has been a hot-button issue in recent months.
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Franklin County students return to the classroom
Read full article: Franklin County students return to the classroomFRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Franklin County students are back in class full-time, five days a week. Monday was the first day of in-person learning for all students. Students are required to wear masks, stay socially distant and there are air purifiers in every classroom. Since there are nearly 7,000 students in the district, officials are slightly concerned about having so many students in one place at one time. “It is critical because unless those social and emotional needs can be met, that’s going to impact the academics,” said Muse.