Education

‘Not just gone and forgotten’: RPS initiative reaches out to dropouts to offer them alternate paths to a diploma

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The division realized the traditional school system doesn’t work for some high school students, like those who work full-time or are parents.

Speciality schools provide unique experiences for Richmond students

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Richmond offers several options for secondary students outside of its traditional neighborhood schools.

RPS resumes work on a master facility plan as needs continue to grow

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The district will return to long-term planning as it balances new construction and maintenance needs.

School Board votes yes on changes to collective bargaining procedures

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Those in favor of the change noted that they did not hear specifics on what changes union members were upset with during public comment.

RPS unions divided on collective bargaining changes ahead of Tuesday vote

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RPS was the first district in Virginia to allow collective bargaining for employees in 2021.

RPS celebrates successes, charts journey ahead at 'State of the Schools' event

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"Passion for reading is our moonshot effort to ensure 100% of our students learn to read proficiently and joyfully by the end of third grade."

RPS details $25 million in facility upgrades over the past two years

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The release of the projects gives insight into how the division is attempting to mitigate problems within its aging buildings.