Two former PTA presidents seek 2nd District school board seat, differ on superintendent
The two candidates appear to have different views of schools Superintendent Jason Kamras.
Education
Kamras warns of 'hard decision' as RPS surveys teachers about adding more workdays in 25-26 schedule
Richmond Public Schools is asking teachers to weigh in on whether and when teacher workdays should be added to next year’s school calendar.
School leaders want to revisit state performance agreement, saying Richmond is 'held to a different standard'
“I’ll put it to you this way: Neither Henrico nor Chesterfield have 100% of their schools fully accredited.”
RPS graduation rates increase, are well past pre-pandemic rates
Data released by the Virginia Department of Education Friday put Richmond’s graduation rate at 78.1% for 2024, compared to 72.5% in 2023 and 70.8% in 2019.
After months-long lull, RPS is reviving its Vacant Property Committee
“The city has tried to pull a fast one a time or two. We have to be really adamant about the value of these properties and the money the School Board receives for them.”
Charter schools get a frosty reception at School Board candidate forum — except in the 4th District
Charters remain controversial in Virginia, where school boards have the power to block their creation.
School Board forum set for Monday night
Candidates will be split into two groups.
