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Ten Los Angeles students appear to have overdosed on cannabis edibles Thursday at their middle school in California's San Fernando Valley, officials said. (Dec. 1)

Just 13% of care leavers go to university at 18, compared with 46% of the wider population.

The T.G. Howard Community Center is hosting a coloring contest for students in the Pulaski County Schools.

Students from India are returning to U.S. colleges, but enrollment of international students from China is down, a new report shows.

The U.S. News & World Report ranked the best online universities in the world using several factors including graduation rates.

A Texas preschool teacher was arrested and is facing charges after four students under 2 years of age became ill from THC gummies.

Students across Southwest Virginia got a taste of what it’s like to have a career in STEAM – science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Students at a Lynchburg elementary school saw the impacts of Hurricane Ian and decided they wanted to do their part to help shelter pets.

Schools are supposed to protect students' financial interests, but that isn't always the case.

Medical students at the University of Minnesota recently pledged to fight "White supremacy, colonialism [and] the gender binary" amid a ceremony; Dr. Marc Siegel reacted on "Fox & Friends Weekend."

Fall color emerges in Chicagoland. Typically, the color of trees and shrubs is at its height in early to mid-October in northern Illinois, according to Ed Hedborn, manager of plant records and fall color scout at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. But there’s no way to be sure when or where trees will be at their brightest, because the color is affected by factors that vary from place to place. Apart from the weather, the largest factor is the genetic makeup of the trees themselves. Every species of tree or shrub is genetically programmed to turn a particular color or range of colors.

In his first comments on the protests, Ayatollah Khamenei accuses Iran's enemies of planning "rioting".

The non-profit said at least 240 backpacks have been donated so far, and some of the donated bags will be given directly to students. The rest will go out to schools as donations.

Pulaski County High School students are building the first net-zero home, which is designed to produce as much energy as it consumes within a year, resulting in net zero energy consumption according to Atmos Energy’s website.

Pearson and others will be quizzed in the Commons about why students are still missing results.

Charlotte Howard is feeling "completely disheartened" after missing out on a university place.

The University of California system is the latest to announce free tuition for native students — but many say colleges shouldn't stop there.

Adam Oakes was a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University and died from a fraternity incident in 2021. Now, his family is traveling to colleges and universities across Virginia to educate students about hazing.

With the service, students can receive immediate care anytime, anywhere and fast, according to a press release from Virginia Tech.

(Recorder photo by Austin Hall) Students in the Millboro Elementary Head Start program line up Wednesday as they prepare to enter the building for their first day of school. Lynette Lewis, left, a volunteer for MES, guides Carter Tidd (center) and Ash Plecker (right) to the door. See additional photos, page 35.

President Biden visits families affected by the devastation from recent flooding and survey impacts and response efforts and also delivers remarks.

Students in Carroll County will have full stomachs this school year.

Bath County High School students practice their show music. (Recorder photos by Austin Hall) GOSHEN – It was in the valley where Alum Creek and Brattons Run meet and the crickets chirp well into the night, and even more so during the day, and the burnt grass, dry from the long summer heat, lies brown

The Virginia State University College of Education is offering free tuition to graduate students who commit to a full-time teaching position in Richmond or Petersburg.

The students are left with prom photos "the group wasn't expecting", the fire service says.

A new online service will help Hokies with their mental health.

Roanoke City Public School students are learning more about the food they eat and where it comes from.

Students in Roanoke found out how the skills they are learning in school can be used in a variety of careers.

Heart Valley, about Welsh farmer Wilf Davies, will be shown at this year's Tribeca Film Festival.

Anderson High School students walk out in support of Turpin High School who walked out of class in protest of the cancelation of "Diversity Day."

More than a third of issues examined by the independent adjudicator were related to the pandemic.

Virginia Tech students celebrate Earth Day by helping set a world record.

Virginia Tech has announced what this year’s Day of Remembrance will include as it honors the students and faculty members who lost their lives in the 2007 mass shooting.

Leaders with the Pulaski County Public Schools are hoping to add more eyes in the classroom to keep your kids safe.

The thousands who left are now faced with a decision about where to continue their studies.

On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bill SB 1054, which mandates personal finance education for high school graduation.

A Barrington mother called the incident in which her son and his boyfriend were hit with gel pellets "more like a hate crime" than a TikTok challenge.

School leaders said they are focusing on growth.

Attorneys general from 10 states including Illinois announced an agreement Monday to cancel $2.1 million in student debt following the abrupt closing of Argosy University in 2019.

It's part of new government proposals to shake up England's higher education system.

Students organized a walkout at Niles West High School in Skokie Feb. 18 to protest racial insults and call for racial equity and justice.

Popular use of mobile phone cameras and apps fans fears of a digitally charged 'bystander effect'.

Radford University students were shocked Thursday afternoon to see a slew of dead birds on the ground.

Taking the national stage at the midway, a local dance company is gearing up to perform this weekend at the Daytona 500.

Charity Hale LOW MOOR — Charity Hale has been named to a position to help oversee the Alleghany Highlands Healthcare Advancement Grant for students in Alleghany County and Covington, inclusive of Jackson River Technical Center. Hale has been named a staff member and promoter/coordinator of AHHA, which is geared toward students who plan to enter the health care field after […]

Dick Stone was a reporter and news director overseas and in Chicago before starting a political consulting and media communications firm.

There are no reported injuries after two students were found with guns at Halifax County High School Thursday morning, according to school officials.

Kids are back at the Detroit-area high school where four students were killed in a November shooting.

Kids are back at the Detroit-area high school where four students were killed in a November shooting.

The incident quickly sparked outrage in the small rural community, drawing hundreds of social media comments.

Sunday’s snowstorm threw a wrench in move-in plans for students and parents at Virginia Tech.

France has been committed to keeping schools open through the pandemic. But now teachers are striking about unsafe conditions.

MILLBORO – It was the debate that shook Millboro Elementary School to its core: should Bath County Public Schools transition to a four-day school week, and

The Biden administration is increasing federal support for COVID-19 testing for schools in a bid to keep them open amid the omicron surge. (Jan.12)

A government official says gunmen have released 30 Nigerian students who spent nearly seven months in captivity

As the standoff between Chicago Public Schools and the teachers union led classes to be cancelled for the third day, more than 100 school administrators signed a letter saying they do not want to take on the “demoralizing task” of determining if their school has enough staff to teach students in person

CPS passed out 150,000 at-home tests in hopes of preventing post-holiday outbreaks.

A group of third-grade students watched in anticipation as their teacher prepared to make a basketball shot from across the court.

Alexandria County Day School project was about technology but also about empathy.

High school seniors are applying to many more colleges this year, if they can afford it.

The former president’s appearance at a Southeast elementary school comes as the new omicron variant threatens to make the pandemic longer and more complicated.

At least 200 University of Chicago students, many of them international, gathered at the campus’ Main Quadrangle Tuesday — a week after the fatal shooting in Hyde Park of Shaoxiong “Dennis” Zheng, a recent graduate — to demand further safety measures from the university.

Four students who were disciplined after a “petition” seeking to restart slavery was posted on social media are suing their Kansas City school district for civil rights violations. The students from Park Hill South High School said the posting in September began as part of bantering between a biracial student and a Black student, according to a federal lawsuit filed Friday. After other students laughed at the petition, it was posted on social media, drawing national media coverage.

A new survey finds that international students are returning to U.S. colleges in stronger numbers, but the rebound has yet to make up for last year’s historic declines.

Durham University counters criticism it is "badly failing" students, saying it is keeping them safe.

Illinois students from economically disadvantaged families — who represent nearly 50% of the state’s roughly 2 million students — appear to have borne the brunt of the disruptions to education during the pandemic.

Olathe public school parents are livid over this “Gender Unicorn” sexual identity worksheet some students were asked to fill out. They’re absolutely right to be. | Opinion from Michael Ryan

Students began protesting outside the university center nearly two weeks ago, citing moldy dorm rooms and other problems. They say they won't leave until their demands are met.

The one-off payment to lower-income groups is prompted by the spike in fuel and energy prices.

Dimis Christophy urged the entire Loudon County School Board to resign, arguing they do not care about the safety of the students.

The shooting, which took place before 10 p.m. Friday at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala., sent fans scrambling to the exits and players dropping to the ground for safety.

Lower-achieving students often have parents who are not involved in their education.

A North Carolina teacher resigned following outrage over alleged comments she made to Black students that they would be her “field slaves” if it wasn’t for the Constitution.

A new social media trend is challenging students to record themselves vandalizing school bathrooms. School leaders say it’s happening in multiple districts in Southwest Virginia.

Offering to write essays for payment will be made a criminal offence in England, the government says.

Grayson Highlands School is closed on Monday due to a water problem.

A four-legged friend will welcome Bluefield College students when they return to campus this fall.

A Pulaski County teacher has been recognized for her efforts in immersing children in the outdoors.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Franklin County students are back in class full-time, five days a week. Monday was the first day of in-person learning for all students. Students are required to wear masks, stay socially distant and there are air purifiers in every classroom. Since there are nearly 7,000 students in the district, officials are slightly concerned about having so many students in one place at one time. “It is critical because unless those social and emotional needs can be met, that’s going to impact the academics,” said Muse.

Virginia Tech students and the YMCA are coming together to help kids find success with virtual learning. They’ve launched an online homework help program. Before the pandemic, YMCA at Virginia Tech had a program where volunteers would go into schools to tutor students. After months of planning, the program launched with nearly 40 volunteers who are Virginia Tech students. Martin said this goes along with YMCA at Virginia Tech’s mission to build connections, it just looks different than it did before.

Virginia’s getting nearly $1 million to study how the pandemic has impacted public school students and teachers. Researchers with the Virginia Department of Education and the University of Virginia will use the federal grant to look at pre-pandemic and post-pandemic trends, like grades, absenteeism and teacher retention. The study will last three years and follow students during that time. The goal is to create evidence-based policy reports so schools know how to help students moving forward. Researchers will also examine the effectiveness of school reopening and recovery plans, as well as the impact on higher education.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – A new outdoor classroom is coming to Lynchburg in a space that’s going unused. Cartolaro works with Julia Guca at the Lynchburg school and came up with the courtyard makeover. We want it to be an actual outdoor classroom that has all the supplies that the teachers could ever need. Ad“Not only does having an experience in an outdoor classroom benefits students and staff socially and emotionally, it also has incredible benefits for cognitive ability which leads to greater academic gains. Not only does it benefit students while they’re using this outdoor classroom but it benefits them the whole entire day as well,” said Guca, the library media specialist.

ROANOKE, Va – With less than a month until students are set to return to the classroom for in-person learning, school divisions across southwest Virginia are working around the clock to prepare their plans. Newly released guidelines from the CDC show that students can return to the classroom safely. “Just inching our way forward very carefully, but we’re proud to have kids in-person according to the CDC recommendations that were just published this past weekend we are in alignment with those CDC recommendations,” Roanoke City Superintendent Verletta White said. Most Roanoke City School students haven’t had a full week of in-person learning in almost a year, they’ve been doing a mix of in-person and virtual learning. The Superintendent says the school division is working very closely with the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts to welcome students back safely.

Students in Pulaski County Public Schools will return to in-person learning today for the second semester. Students will attend in-person four days a week. Individual schools could return to reduced capacity or all-virtual, depending on COVID-19 conditions in the future. Starting at 8 a.m., you can buy a $25 Downtown Roanoke Gift Card and receive a bonus $25 gift certificate. There is a limit of ten gift cards per person.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech is warning students about gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic after police busted several parties over the weekend. The university is following public health guidelines by not allowing gatherings of more than 10 people. This weekend, a university spokesperson said police responded to 10 parties violating that restriction. “We’re reaching out to students, we’re reminding them of their responsibility, reminding them that they will be held accountable for the decisions that they make and all of this is in the context of trying to teach students, to educate students what their role in our community is,” said Mark Owczarski, a university spokesperson. Violating the student code of conduct can result in penalties ranging from a warning all the way to expulsion.

Starting next week, some Montgomery County students will be back in the classroom. The district will enter Phase 3, Level 2 next Tuesday. There will be no changes for students in grades in grades Pre-K through grade 6, and students in grade 7 through 12 will be able to attend in-person classes for half a day, four days a week. Below is more information:

BLACKSBURG, Va. – The residence halls at Virginia Tech have been empty for nearly a month, but the winter migration of Hokies back to Blacksburg is officially underway. “I feel like I had a pretty good experience for the fall semester, so I think the spring semester is going to be a good, smooth semester,” said Osman. The influx of fresh faces is good news for Blacksburg businesses such as Tea and Jam. The tea house hopes to attract students with their new addition: weatherproof domes right outside of the restaurant. Virginia Tech students will continue moving back until January 24.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The bubble has begun for Liberty University students. Liberty University also announced Friday it will honor this year’s and last year’s graduates in a virtual celebration on May 15. There will be a big ceremony as well as separate, virtual degree ceremonies. LU may switch it to an in-person event, but that depends on gathering limits at the time. You can register for the event on the university’s website.

Students in Wythe County will be home through the end of their first semester, according to an announcement on the district’s Facebook page. The school board voted on Monday night to stay 100% virtual through Jan. 15, which is the end of the first semester. According to the announcement, the school board will reevaluate the topic at the meeting on Jan. 14. Here is the full post:

Appomattox County students will be home for longer than expected due to “continued concerns of the impact of COVID-19” in the county, according to school officials. In-person learning is suspended through Friday, Jan. 8, according to an announcement on the school district’s website. Officials said students should complete assignments in their emergency learning folder on Tuesday, and will resume regular Google classroom assignments and virtual meetings on Wednesday. Students should expect to hear from teachers with more instruction, according to the announcement. Food pickup will be at Appomatox Elementary School on Wednesday and Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – As students from Virginia Tech and Radford University prepare to return home for winter break, the New River Health Director says COVID-19 case numbers among students are steady. Dr. Noelle Bissell says both universities have been conducting exit testing as students prepare to go home. The health district has also been working with students so they can stay safe while traveling. On the flip side, do I think we’re going to see a decline in cases because our college students are leaving? Both universities have testing plans in place for when students return for the start of spring semester.

They’re finishing up their last week classes at Virginia Tech, and university leaders are asking students to enter a 14-day self-quarantine before traveling. Mark Owczarski, a Tech spokesperson, says COVID-19 testing is also available, but not mandatory. Spokesman Michael Jones said once students travel home, they’ll have an extended break through late January. “We determined that to minimize travel to and from, we’d begin our semester early and end at Thanksgiving,” said Jones. While COVID-19 testing is also optional, students are asked to quarantine.

BLACKSBURG, Va – Virginia Tech is becoming stricter in the random COVID-19 testing of its students. Students who have not been signing up for random testing are subject to being suspended by student conduct and may lose the ability to register and attend classes. A university spokesperson says the response aims to keep cases down among students, faculty and staff. “As we put out the call to students and to employees, it’s so important that they respond so we can get a meaningful and accurate representation of our health,” University Spokesperson Mark Owczarski said. Students living on campus next semester will be required to be tested once they return to campus.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – Montgomery County students will be back in the classroom, starting next week. According to a post on the district’s Facebook page, students will go back to half-day in-person instruction for four days a week starting Sept. 28. Students who have not opted for virtual learning will be in school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The move comes after Montgomery County Schools moved to online learning for students in grades 4 through 12 because of an increase in coronavirus cases two weeks ago. Students who have opted for an online instruction schedule will not change.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Officials say students in Lynchburg will start returning to classrooms on a hybrid schedule. According to a post on the Lynchburg City Schools Facebook page, students will be broken up into two groups — Cohort A and Cohort B. Students in Cohort A will be in school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with remote learning on Thursday and Friday, and Cohort B will be in school on Thursdays and Fridays with remote learning on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Monday will be a remote learning day for all students. Parents will reportedly be told what cohort their child is in as soon as possible.

BLACKSBURG, Va. College students across the country continue voicing opposition to tuition and fees in a semester that looks much different because of COVID-19. Some students at Virginia Tech joined that effort Tuesday. Graduate student Allie Briggs organized a protest on the drillfield for students to drop in on throughout the day. She wants the university to allow students to opt out of certain fees that she calls unfair, potentially saving them hundreds of dollars. Theyre necessary in a normal time if students are using the facility, but if students are being responsible and isolating, things like transportation services, the recreational sports fee and the athletic fee, these arent things that students are really using, Briggs said.

BLACKSBURG, Va. Blacksburg town leaders and police want to implement new COVID-19 restrictions which could limit what businesses, restaurants and residents can do. Proposed Ordinance 1942 was presented to town council on Tuesday night. However, town leaders said they would consider allowing restaurants to stay open later for take-out or delivery. Town leaders hope those restrictions would protect residents and the thousands of college students returning to Virginia Techs campus in just a matter of weeks. Town leaders would also enforce penalties for businesses and people who break the rules, whether they dont wear masks or host or attend parties.

The announcement primarily affects new students hoping to enroll at universities that will provide classes entirely online as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The new order was released Friday as a clarification to earlier guidance from March 9 that suspended existing limits around online education for international students. They said many colleges had already prepared housing for international students, even at universities offering online instruction only. It's likely to deliver a financial hit to colleges that rely on revenue from international students, who typically pay higher tuition rates. The nation attracted roughly 1.1 million international students in the 2018-19 school year.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Randolph College students will no be taking classes online after the school made changes to its back to school plan. Under the plan originally sent out, students would have returned to campus for class in the fall. However, college president Bradley Bateman says recent developments forced the school to change course. Because of this, we are not confident the College would be able to remain in-person the entire semester without serious COVID-19-caused disruptions,” said Bateman. In a statement sent out on Thursday, Bateman says that by committing now, he hopes this will give faculty members more time to prepare and eliminate the uncertainty surrounding the fall semester.