Richmond lands $8 million grant for student trades program
Richmond was one of nine cities chosen for the opportunity.
Education
RPS adopts next year’s budget, makes last-minute cuts to teacher stipends to save money
“To be honest, I’m really not sure where else at this late stage we would be able to identify any savings.”
Three years after renaming, School Board member seeks to honor George Wythe again
The School Board meets on Monday night, but it’s unclear how much support Jafari has for his motion.
School Board approves substitute teacher outsourcing contracts in split vote
The 5-4 vote will allow Scoot Education to hire 15 long-term subs on behalf of the division.
New high school timeline accelerated after flooding at RHSA
Crews will work seven days a week to get the new building ready.
Richmond schools highlighted nationally for reading recovery, literacy gains
Like many school divisions across the country, RPS had witnessed significant student achievement losses coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Richmond High School for the Arts closed after flooding
A new school is under construction directly adjacent to the current school, with a scheduled move date of mid-September.
