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.”
Education
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.
RPS is sending multiple properties to Parks and Rec. Here’s why.
Taking the properties off school rolls will allow improvements the cash-strapped schools feel they cannot fund.
School board debates whether RPS should be required to provide unpaid leave for union leaders
After the high-profile firing of the Richmond teachers union president in June, the School Board is weighing whether the division should automatically grant labor leaders up to one year of unpaid leave for union management.
Superintendent Jason Kamras’ administration has said it opposes the move, which would require the district
