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Portsmouth Peace Week programs bring mentorship to children during spring break
13+ hour, 26+ min ago (262+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. " More than 1,000 children across Portsmouth are expected to take part in dozens of programs during this year's Peace Week, an annual spring break initiative aimed at keeping young people safe, engaged, and supported. The citywide effort, now in…...
Va. governor signs Alyssa's Law allowing teacher panic alarms
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (9+ words) Va. governor signs Alyssa's Law allowing teacher panic alarms'WTKR...
US labor market bounces back in March
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (7+ words) US labor market bounces back in March'WTKR...
Jeff Rose officially named Norfolk superintendent
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (384+ words) Jeff Rose officially named Norfolk superintendent'WTKR Jeff Rose has officially been named the superintendent for Norfolk Public Schools after licensing conflict delayed the process The Norfolk School Board unanimously approved Rose's contract as superintendent on Thursday The Virginia Department of…...
Longer VB school days criticized, panic alarms allowed in classrooms, Bondi out: Sunrise Brief
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (260+ words) The decision to add 10 minutes to the school day in Virginia Beach schools is drawing criticism from teachers and parents who say it creates scheduling challenges and added stress late in the school year. Supporters are also asking the board…...
Virginia Beach educators raise concerns over extended school schedule
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (9+ words) Virginia Beach educators raise concerns over extended school schedule'WTKR...
VB begins issuing fines, citations through new school zone speed cameras
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (11+ words) VB begins issuing fines, citations through new school zone speed cameras'WTKR...
Portsmouth schools push for $14.6m budget amid new buildings, teacher pay demands
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (12+ words) Portsmouth schools push for $14.6m budget amid new buildings, teacher pay demands'WTKR...
Hospitality Program at Norfolk State Sends Students Soaring on Coast Live
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (100+ words) Hospitality Program at Norfolk State Sends Students Soaring on Coast Live'WTKR HAMPTON ROADS, VA-Boyd Gaming and Norfolk State University solidified their partnership nearly a year ago, establishing the Boyd Gaming Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management. The program works as a…...
Revamped Suffolk teen center aims to shape futures for local youth
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (326+ words) SUFFOLK, Va. " As Suffolk continues to grow, so does the need for safe spaces for teens after school. A new partnership is stepping in to meet that need, offering support, structure and opportunity for young people. For many teens like…...