Bedford County Public Schools is grappling with a critical shortage of school bus drivers, aides and substitute drivers — a problem officials say is disrupting routes, threatening student safety and leaving working families with few options when buses don’t show up.
Leaders from Roanoke County Public Schools and Carilion Clinic are entering a long-term partnership to expand the regional workforce and provide ongoing support.
What began as a bullying incident at a high school football game has transformed into a platform for change, thanks to one Botetourt County student’s determination to make a difference.
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Virginia schools are reporting positive results halfway through the first academic year of implementing the state’s new “bell-to-bell” cell phone policy, with administrators noting improvements in both academic focus and social interaction among students.
Thanksgiving is next week, and some schools in our area are working to make sure food insecurity is not a problem for students this season.
Local superintendents said they try to keep safety in mind on wintry mornings while minimizing inconvenience for families.
Lynchburg City Schools is cooking up a new approach to hands-on learning with the launch of its first student-designed and operated food truck, equipped with a commercial-grade kitchen donated by Intuit and in partnership with Lynchburg Beacon of Hope.
Giles County Public Schools offered a program for families to sign up for free bi-weekly food distribution throughout the summer, which seemed to be a success for the community!
Over the weekend, we loaded the bus, and now it’s time to get those supplies to students. 10 News Photojournalist Greg Moore gives us a look at the unload.
Nurturing Young Minds Childcare, a facility developed by Danville Public Schools, held its ribbon-cutting ceremony today. The center will serve infants through preschool-aged children.
A new poll finds few Americans support allowing religious schools to become tax-funded public charter schools.
On the 105th day of what was supposed to be a 60-day legislative session, Florida lawmakers passed a bill to allow charter schools to “co-locate” inside traditional public schools.
Botetourt County Public Schools released a statement regarding a recent cybersecurity incident that may have included data from students.
In a recent discussion with a counselor, it was emphasized that bullying doesn’t just impact individual families; it’s a community issue that requires collective action. Experts say much more needs to be done to shut down bullying before it leads to irreversible outcomes.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is highlighting their emergency preparedness programs in honor of Red Cross Month.
A Roanoke City mother says bullying led to her daughter being hospitalized, and she worries not enough is being done to protect her.
579,085 drivers were caught blasting through school zones and construction sites across the state, bringing in almost $34 million in fines, according to a January 2025 Virginia State Police Department report.
The Virginia Department of Education announced they would be expanding literacy efforts for students in areas that have the most need.
The Bedford County school board met earlier this evening to finalize its budget request, amidst concerns about cuts to important programs.
Students from across the Roanoke valley are getting new opportunities to learn outside the classroom in the student registered apprenticeship program.
Lynchburg City Schools has a new alternative transportation program, called the Missed Bus Pickup program, helping kids get to school on time in the mornings with the main goal of helping with attendance.
From students facing issues with friends to even what other people say about them online bullying in schools can be a major problem.
Martinsville Police Department wants people to slow down at all its schools, so it installed speed enforcement cameras.
The Virginia Department of Education is releasing its final guidance on Monday to make schools in the Commonwealth cell phone-free.
Roanoke City Public Schools students experiencing housing instability are going to be gifted backpacks full of food and school supplies to kick the school year off.
The Virginia Department of Education will be holding a Commonwealth Conversation on July 31 to talk with locals about the future of their attempt at cell-phone free education.
Lynchburg school leaders highlighted some of the achievements made this school year during the annual State of Lynchburg City Schools address.
