Source: The Washington Post / GettyGovernor Ralph Northam has declared a state of emergency as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the commonwealth.  To date the Virginia Department of Health has confirmed at least 18  “presumptive positive cases” with the lastest case turning up in Harrisburg. As a result, area schools and colleges are responding […]

Richmond, VA – March 13, 2020 — Now that Mayor Levar Stoney has announced that major events in Richmond should be postponed or canceled, that’s what many businesses, schools, organizations and events are doing, due to health risks surrounding the coronavirus.  Here’s the latest list of canceled or postponed events: Chesterfield County Public Schools will […]

Source: The Piney Woods School / The Piney Woods SchoolA new report by EPI Economist Emma García and Research Associate Elaine Weiss finds that schools are finding it increasingly difficult to attract and retain staff, which are both due to a growing teacher shortage and adding to the shortage. Teachers are leaving their schools and the profession at […]

There's anecdotal evidence of police excessive use of Tasers on students. But no one is keeping track.

A survey found that students brought more than 185 guns to school so far for this academic year. The group that conducted the survey laments that there's no federal gun safety law in place.

The drive into work at 4:45 a.m. was not bad at all. But, there is still some ice spots on secondary roads. Take it easy in your travels this morning. And, the weather is comfortable. The weather is looking like this for hump day clouds, lite rain with highs in the mid 40’s. Most major […]

Michigan's water crisis in Flint has also opened up concern for the state's school issues in Detroit, U.S. Uncut reports.

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The FLOTUS penned a passionate op-ed for the Atlantic about her education initiative with President Barack Obama.

Pastor Robert Winfree of New Life Deliverance Tabernacle joined Community Clo on 99.3/105.7 KISS FM and Praise 104.7 FM to talk about and invite your kids…

Chicago Public Schools Chief Barbara Byrd-Bennett has resigned from office amid a federal investigation into a $20.5 million no-bid contract to one of her former…

A group of teachers, principals, and administrators from Atlanta were found guilty this week of taking part in one of the nation’s biggest cheating scandals…