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VB schools superintendent steps down

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:03:47 GMT

Virginia Beach City Public Schools announced Tuesday night that Superintendent James Merrill plans to leave the city this summer and make a move to Wake County Schools in North Carolina.

VA schools get large federal grant

Catherine Rogers — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:21:50 GMT

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

Suffolk 1st grader set restroom fire

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:16:50 GMT

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

Private school proposal fires up debate

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:15:59 GMT

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

Chancellor retires amidst controversy

Jane AlvarezWertz — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:41:09 GMT

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

Va. community college rates to rise

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:56:30 GMT

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 by 4.4 percent.

VT President Steger stepping down

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:13:53 GMT

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

Norview student wins prestigious award

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:13:09 GMT

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 2013 Gates Millennium Scholarship recipient to that list.