Education - The Richmonder (Page 7)

Longtime science educator Jackie McDonnough enters race for 6th District School Board seat

Some of the pillars of McDonnough’s campaigns are strong collective bargaining and higher pay for teachers, new and improved school facilities, no new charter schools in the division, and no ICE in schools.

Teachers’ union declares impasse in negotiating with RPS, will head to mediation

The REA is rejecting an offer of 2% raises for employees.

Richmond lands $8 million grant for student trades program

Richmond was one of nine cities chosen for the opportunity.

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.