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VA Judges Cannot Require Schools to Allow Sex Offenders on Property
The Virginia Supreme Court says judges cannot require a school board to allow a violent sex offender to enter school property.
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Churchville Elementary Wins Computer Lab
The students at Churchville Elementary School are getting a leg up on education after winning a computer lab sweepstakes.
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Schools Meet Standards of Learning Requirements
Ninety-eight percent of schools across the state are fully accredited and meeting standards for English, math, science and history.
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Judge Tells Students to "Get To Know" Their Government
Bridgewater College invited Federal Judge John Jones to speak on Constitution Day.
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Virginia Seventh-Graders to Spell Out Study Plans
Starting next school year, Virginia's seventh-graders will have to spell out what they plan to study in high school and how their academic goals will help them achieve what they intend to do after graduation, whether it's go to college or get a job.
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VA Lottery Provides Millions for Schools
The Virginia Lottery turned a profit of more than $439 million for the state's K-12 public schools.
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State Warns Grant County Board of Education About Dysfunction
State officials are worried enough about Grant County schools to give the Board of Education a warning: If problems aren't fixed soon, intervention is possible.
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WV Superintendent Pleased with One District's Progress
West Virginia's superintendent of schools says he's pleased with the progress the Preston County Board of Education has made since the state took over the district in March.
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Highlighting Measures to Protect Against H1N1 in VA
State Health Commissioner Karen Remley, M.D., MBA visited Grove Park Preschool in Danville Thursday, to discuss state preparations against the H1N1 virus and to see first hand how schools and local health departments are working together to prepare for the fall flu season.
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Most VA Schools Accredited for SOL Scores
The Virginia Department of Education says that 98 percent of the state's public schools are fully accredited.
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VA Colleges Face Cuts, Tuitions May Go Up
Virginia's finance secretary outlined details Tuesday of proposed funding cuts to public colleges and universities as the state's higher-education agency considers what to request in the upcoming two-year budget.
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Cyberbullying Seminar in the Valley
Cyberbullying is a growing trend across the country.
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Audit Finds Improvements in WV County School System
An audit of the troubled Preston County school system shows improvement between 2008 and the previous year.
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Staunton Schools Combat Bullying
Staunton Schools are trying to combat bullying by implementing new programs.
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John Wayland Elementary Celebrates National Anthem Day
One local elementary school is being pro-active with patriotism.
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Schools Looking at Technology Instead of Books
Teens in the Valley could be closer to learning in a book-free classroom.
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Thomas Promises Improvements Near New High School
The superintendent of Page County Schools is promising to make the roads in front of the new Luray High School safer for students.
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State Eying Possible Takeover of Grant County Schools
Persistent clashes between the Grant County Board of Education and its superintendents could lead to a takeover of county schools by the state.
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Parents Speak Out About Absent School Zone Sign
Traffic is putting a roadblock in back-to-school time for parents and students at the newly built Luray High School.
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VA School Projects Sharing Millions in Federal Bonds
Eight projects in Virginia are sharing more than $71 million in federal bonds for school construction.
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Working to Prevent Suicide Among Young People
The issue of suicide prevention is a focus around the world and in the Valley Thursday on World Suicide Prevention Day.
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Charlottesville High Student Arrested for Having Gun in School
A Charlottesville teen is under arrest for bringing an unloaded gun to Charlottesville High School.
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Health District Holds H1N1 Briefing in the Valley
Now that schools across the Valley are in full swing, health officials in the area are speaking out about the H1N1 influenza virus.
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JMU Budget Cuts
James Madison University must find a way to cut more than $5 million from its budget this year, and school officials say they've found a way to do it without passing the buck to students.
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WV School Reports Students May Have H1N1
Marion County health officials suspect a third of students at Fairview Middle School have swine flu.
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Valley Students React to Obama's Speech
Some students in the Valley were front and center for President Barack Obama's speech.
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First Day at New Page County High School
The first day of class at the new Page County High School has come and gone.
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Local Teacher Reacts to Obama's Speech to Students
President Barack Obama addressed a back-to-school speech to students across the country Tuesday.
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Page County Students Return to School
Many schools in the central and southern Valley have been back to school for about three weeks, but Tuesday was the first day for students in Page County.
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Obama Gives Students Warning and Advice in Speech
President Barack Obama has told students at a suburban Virginia school to "be careful what you post on Facebook."
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Transcript of Obama's Speech to Students
Click here to read a transcript of President Barack Obama's speech to American students.
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Duncan Says Obama's Speech Aims to Fix Academic Performance
Education Secretary Arne Duncan says President Barack Obama feels that it's critically important to speak directly to America's school students because academic performance must be improved.
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Locke to Tour VA School on First Day
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke will appear at a Richmond elementary school on the first day of classes.
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VA Schools Asked to Report Absences to Track Flu Patterns
State health officials are asking all Virginia school districts to report daily absences among students and employees in an attempt to help them track flu patterns.
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Looking for Work on Labor Day
When Courtney Armstrong started at James Madison University three years ago, she didn't think her job hunt would take as long as it has.
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Local NAACP Says Obama's Speech Should be Mandatory for Kids
A speech by President Barack Obama planned for Tuesday has generated some controversy in the Commonwealth.
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Associated Collegiate Press Recognizes "The Breeze"
The Associated Collegiate Press recognized the student newspaper at James Madison University last week for excellence in news writing and the production of the newspaper's annual back-to-school guide.
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Review Continues into VA SOL Scheduling
The grievance hearing for William Fleming High School Principal Susan Willis will continue into a third week.
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Registrar Says WVU Making Progress to Fix Degree Problems
West Virginia University's recently appointed registrar says the school is making progress in avoiding the mistakes that left 118 degrees in question.
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Informing Parents About H1N1 Cases in Schools
The H1N1 influenza virus has affected some students in Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro schools.
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Concerned Parents Calling VA Schools About Obama Speech
Virginia schools are fielding questions about a speech President Barack Obama plans to make to students after conservative columnists and talk-radio personalities roundly criticized what they're calling an attempt to indoctrinate children.
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Flu Symptoms Should be Checked by Doctor, Not Hospital
Even with the seasonal flu vaccine released this week, the H1N1 influenza virus is still a top concern for U.S. Health and Homeland Security officials.
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Two VA Schools Test Emergency Alert Systems
Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond and the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg tested their emergency alert systems.
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VA Universities Try to Contain Flu Outbreaks
A few of Virginia's colleges and universities are reporting clusters of influenza-like illnesses as they await the availability of the vaccine for the so-called swine flu later this fall.
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Augusta County School Sees Multiple Cases of Flu
In the last week, one Augusta County school has seen several cases of flu, including seven that may be the H1N1 influenza virus.
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Stimulus Money Impacts Schools
Some kids in the Valley are taking advantage of new school programs that are funded this year in part by money from the federal stimulus package. While that money will be around for two years, those programs may be cut after that.
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Mega Millions Ticket Sales Raise Millions for VA Public Schools
Even though no jackpot winning ticket was purchased in Virginia, officials say the Mega Millions jackpot that ended August 28 earned more than $17.5 million for the state's public schools.
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WVU Now Has a CIA Officer Teaching Classes
West Virginia University has its first CIA officer-in-residence.
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Harrisonburg Recruiters Look at National Enlistment Trends
According to the Pentagon, up to 75 percent of young Americans between 18 and 24 years old are unable to serve in the U.S. military.
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More Students in Frederick County Signing Up for Reduced Lunches
Frederick County Public Schools have seen a dramatic increase in the number of families applying for the free and reduced meal program.
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