Education Archives

Ahead of Election Day, VCU is recognized as a top college for student voters

October 15, 2018 RVAHub Staff

With Election Day fast approaching, Virginia Commonwealth University students are registering to vote in droves, helping Richmond community members get registered, and making plans to get to the polls on November 6th.

Challenger Day will get students with cognitive and physical challenges onto the field

October 15, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

The program helps provide students with disabilities some of the benefits of athletic competition: exercise, socialization, teamwork, sportsmanship, and self-esteem.

Deep Run High School named 2018 “Blue Ribbon School” by U.S. Department of Education

October 12, 2018 RVAHub Staff

“It’s a tremendous honor that wouldn’t be possible without the efforts of our students, their families, our teachers, staff and the entire Wildcat community,” said Lenny Pritchard, Deep Run principal.

Know an amazing area principal? Nominate him or her for an REB leadership award

October 3, 2018 RVAHub Staff

Honorees receive an unrestricted $7,500 cash grant, and $7,500 to be used for school initiatives. Eligible are principals from public schools in Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover counties and the city of Richmond.

Six additional Henrico schools earn full state accreditation for 2018

October 1, 2018 RVAHub Staff

The number of accredited schools rose to 60 of the school division’s 67 K-12 schools, or 90 percent – the highest number of accredited schools in six years.

Report outlines recommended improvements for HCPS’ exceptional education program

September 28, 2018 RVAHub Staff

An independent report that examined Henrico County Public Schools’ exceptional education program outlined 27 recommendations to build on the program’s strengths.

Henrico to invest $160 million to replace J.R. Tucker, Highland Springs high schools with new buildings

September 24, 2018 RVAHub Staff

“Public schools are the lifeblood of any community,” Henrico County Manager John A. Vithoulkas said. “Henrico’s high quality of life depends on having schools that are great — from the quality of instruction and programming to the design and physical condition of the buildings. It’s time to bring a modern facility to the Tucker and Highland Springs communities.”

Henrico Schools’ Fall Family Learning Series offers workshops for parents, guardians, teachers

September 17, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

The school division’s fall edition kicks off Tuesday with a workshop on making the transition to middle school. The series continues through October 23rd with topics such as homework and study strategies and raising confident children.

Share your thoughts on the “ONE VCU” draft master plan at community meetings Monday and Tuesday

September 17, 2018 RVAHub Staff

More than 850 students, faculty, staff and community members have identified university needs and shared insights about potential campus improvements so far.

FULL LIST: Effects of Hurricane Florence cause closures, delays, postponements through weekend

September 12, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

Central Virginia is no longer expected to receive the full brunt of Hurricane Florence, but many local colleges, school systems, and event organizers have either pulled the plug or are rescheduling. Here’s what you need to know; this list will be updated as the week goes on.

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