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Richmond Public Schools hosting virtual town hall on ICE in schools
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (78+ words) Richmond Public Schools hosting virtual town hall on ICE in schools12onyourside.com RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - RPS is hosting a virtual Town Hall on Zoom to discuss ICE mandates in schools. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. on Jan. 29, and it is hosted by…...
After 5 Fridays: Black History Month kicks off at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
11+ hour, 55+ min ago (151+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Kick off Black History Month surrounded by art and music at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. After 5 Fridays, presented by the VMFA, is celebrating the beginning of Black History Month in style with performances by VCU's…...
VCU Health employee fired for social media videos
1+ day, 17+ min ago (104+ words) VCU Health employee fired for social media videos12onyourside.com RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A former employee of VCU Health has been fired after several videos went viral online. Earlier on Tuesday, the organization was made aware of a series of videos that…...
Virginia child poverty rates rising, advocacy group reports
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (391+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Child poverty rates in Virginia have increased from 9% to 12%, according to new data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzed by Voices for Virginia's Children. The updated figures show that one in eight children in Virginia and across…...
‘I will work tirelessly for you’: Gov. Spanberger takes office
1+ week, 4+ day ago (193+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Abigail Spanberger urged Virginians to be united and to act together as she became Virginia's 75th governor on Saturday. Spanberger takes office after defeating Republican and outgoing Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to succeed Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin in…...
Students abandoned on school bus after driver pulls over, walks away following an argument, police say
1+ week, 5+ day ago (106+ words) NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) " A school bus driver in New Orleans is accused of walking away from the vehicle and deserting six children on the bus. The New Orleans Police Department said the driver pulled over and abandoned the…...
Tips to help neurodivergent kids return to school
1+ week, 6+ day ago (52+ words) Tips to help neurodivergent kids return to school'WWBT Tips to help neurodivergent kids return to school Historic African American church preserves legacy in Richmond's Jackson Ward Vigil planned for woman hit, killed by car "She's part of Mama J's family:…...
Executive function coach offers strategies to help children adjust to routine changes
1+ week, 6+ day ago (471+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) " Getting back to school after a long holiday break can be challenging for kids, especially neurodivergent children who may struggle with routine changes. Maria DelCorso, co-founder of New Agenda and an executive function coach and speech therapist,…...
One Good Thing: Tuckahoe Elementary named Blue Ribbon School
2+ week, 1+ day ago (51+ words) One Good Thing: Tuckahoe Elementary named Blue Ribbon School'WWBT One Good Thing: Tuckahoe Elementary named Blue Ribbon School Contractor hits fire hydrant in Henrico, causing water pressure issues Driving instructor urges awareness after string of pedestrian fatalities in Richmond area…...
Debate over social studies testing delays Virginia accountability decision
2+ week, 2+ day ago (236+ words) Debate over social studies testing delays Virginia accountability decision'WWBT (VIRGINIA MERCURY) - A resolution on how the state measures students" performance in history and social science was delayed for two months during the Board of Education"s business meeting on Thursday,…...