Despite improvements, schools in the Valley are working to curb chronic student absenteeism
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – The Virginia Department of Education defines chronic absenteeism as missing 10% of the school year. Based on a 180-day school year, that’s about 18 days per year, or two to three days per month. Across the…
Virginia wants to restrict or ban cell phones in public schools
By Liya Cui (Reuters) – Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued an executive order restricting or banning cellphone use for about 1.2 million public school students, saying it was a response to mental health problems and academic underachievement among young…
