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VA schools get large federal grant

Virginia gets $7.7 million to help low-performing schools.

Students must retake SOLs due to error

Hundreds of Virginia Beach middle schoolers have to take their SOL tests again because school calculators were not cleared properly before they were given to

Suffolk 1st grader set restroom fire

A Suffolk first grade student is accused of setting toilet paper on fire in a classroom restroom.

Private school proposal fires up debate

A proposal to give public money for North Carolina students to attend private or religious schools is drawing fierce debate.

ECSU Chancellor retires amidst controversy

Elizabeth City State University Chancellor Willie Gilchrist announced his retirement Friday, in an email to the University community.

Va. community college rates to rise

Rates at Virginia's community colleges are going up. The State Board for Community Colleges voted Thursday to increase in-state tuition and mandatory fees rate

VT President Charles Steger stepping down

Virginia Tech President Charles Steger stepping down; led school through 2007 shooting.

Norview student wins prestigious award

Norview High School's Shandell Scott is an accomplished student. The senior is a scholar athlete, a member of the National Honor Society and now she can add

William & Mary alum donates $24 million

A former college athlete's estate has donated nearly $24 million to the College of William and Mary.

Principal alerts parents of BB gun incident

A Virginia Beach elementary school student is accused of bringing a BB gun onto the school bus.

Mom charged over childrens' absences

A Suffolk mother is facing charges after police say she allowed her two elementary school-aged children to miss 30 days of school.

Va. gov proclaims Year of the Teacher

Gov. Bob McDonnell has proclaimed 2013 to be the Year of the Teacher.

Va leaders back school safety measures

Republican legislative leaders say they will propose funding to put more safety officers in Virginia schools.

VB school officials want public's input

Virginia Beach School officials want to hear what residents thinks about their proposed schedule change for high school students.

NPS asks legislators for support

Only two out of eight local legislators showed up to the Norfolk School Board's presentation Tuesday morning, addressing additional funding and longer school

TCC to open military education center

Tidewater Community College will hold a grand opening ceremony for its new Center for Military and Veterans Education Monday.

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