Education stories in Hampton Roads

A school bus carrying four preschool-aged children overturned on Centerville Road in James City County. The incident occurred around 9:22 a.m. as the children were en route to Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School.

A school bus carrying four preschoolers overturned in James City County, resulting in two adults being hospitalized with minor injuries. The children were evaluated on-site and reunited with their families.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools and ticketing partner GoFan confirmed that some families were overcharged service fees for student events. An audit revealed discrepancies affecting about 5% of tickets sold since October 2020.

Carrollton Elementary School has introduced a new outdoor classroom designed to enhance student learning through hands-on activities. The space aims to provide a refreshing change of scenery and promote collaboration among students.

A $4.1-million federal grant will aid four rural school divisions in Hampton Roads to recruit and retain teachers over the next five years. The initiative, led by the Rural Tidewater Education Consortium, aims to address staffing shortages and improve educational outcomes.

An Automated Speed Enforcement camera sits near Norge Elementary School, and area which had the most speeding violations in the county before the program began. (WYDaily/Jillian Appel) JAMES CITY COUNTY 一  Speeding violations in James City County school zones fell 97.8% after the introduction of

Tidewater Community College has been awarded a four-year federal grant totaling $494,000 aimed at enhancing mental health and suicide prevention services for students. This funding will support the college's efforts to address critical mental health needs within the student population.

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Portsmouth has become the first district in Hampton Roads to establish a direct-admission program with George Mason University, simplifying the college entry process for qualifying high school seniors. Students with a GPA of 3.25 or higher can gain admission without traditional application hurdles.

Four Florida International University students are suing the university after being expelled for participating in private group chats that included racist and violent messages. They argue that the comments were intended as humor and that the university misinterpreted their private speech.

Virginia's Elementary and Secondary Education Funding subcommittee has approved a plan to hire a consultant to review the state's school funding formula. This initiative aims to update a formula that has remained unchanged for 52 years, with a proposed timeline of 24 months for the review.

As the demand for early childhood services for children with disabilities increases, Virginia Beach's Little Achievers adapts to the changing landscape. The Virginia Preschool Initiative has expanded, impacting traditional child care providers and enrollment.

Virginia is assessing a new school funding formula aimed at distributing resources based on student enrollment and specific needs. A revised formula is expected to be implemented within the next 24 months.

Cornell University faculty are set to vote on a no-confidence measure regarding the administration's management of sexual assault allegations. This decision reflects growing concerns about the university's response to such serious issues.

The James River Association collected water samples at College Landing as part of its 2026 James River Watch monitoring season. (Photo/Michael Gillert, JRA) WILLIAMSBURG—Two Williamsburg-area waterways have recorded persistently elevated bacteria levels, raising questions about possible contami

The Maryland Terrapins might not have won a game recently, but one lucky student could walk away a big winner this weekend.Maryland Athletics is offering students a chance to win free in-state base tuition for the spring semester, worth about $5,500, as part of an effort to increase student attendan

A $16.1 million settlement has been reached regarding a data breach at Columbia University in 2025. Individuals whose personal information was compromised may be eligible for payments up to $8,500.

Cornell University faculty are set to vote on a no-confidence resolution regarding the administration's handling of a gang rape case reported in 2024. The decision follows significant faculty frustration over the university's response to the allegations and the stalled criminal investigation.

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High school students in France are protesting against underfunded schools and uncertain futures, sparking a national conversation about education funding. These protests reflect a broader trend of youth activism worldwide, despite young people being outnumbered by older generations.

Environmental consultant Brendan Player of Stantec consulting firm working with James City County on the College Creek Watershed Management Plan. (Photo/Shannon Garrido) JAMES CITY COUNTY—On Monday night, James City County presented the first of many plans to improve water quality in the city's

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Cornell University is under scrutiny after a student, disciplined for an alleged gang rape, was placed in a co-ed dorm without his roommate's knowledge. The situation raises serious security concerns as the accused's name and location were shared on social media following a lawsuit filed by the alleged victim.

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