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NPS: No teachers or staff affected by Consolidation Plan have lost their positions
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — All of the teachers and staff affected by the Norfolk school consolidation plan have been placed in a school for the upcoming year, according to a spokesperson. This comes after the Norfolk School Board unanimously voted in March to close Norview Elementary, Oceanair Elementary and...
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Joint Public Health School Brings Degrees to NSU, ODU
The Joint School of Public Health at Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University has earned full CEPH accreditation, making it the only accredited joint public health school of its kind on the East Coast while expanding educational opportunities and advancing health equity. NORFOLK. The Joint School of Public Health...
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NAVSAFENVTRACEN Respiratory Protection Program Management Course earns ACE college credit recommendation
NORFOLK, Va. — The Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center (NAVSAFENVTRACEN) achieved another milestone in professional military education as its Respiratory Protection Program Management (RPPM) course earned a college credit recommendation from the American Council on Education (ACE) following an extensive evaluation by an ACE faculty review team. The recognition highlights the course’s academic rigor, instructional quality and value to the Department of the Navy (DON) workforce.
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Bethel High student appointed to statewide Student Advisory Board by Gov. Spanberger
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IT Department Lays Out AI Policy for Norfolk Classrooms
(TNS) — Starting next school year, artificial intelligence will be integrated into students’ classroom learning. Leadership of the district’s information technology department outlined to the School Board on Wednesday the next phase of a yearslong plan to mesh AI into classroom instruction. That plan says by the start of the school year, AI will be explored for classroom use. By the start of the year’s second semester, it is to be implemented — with teacher guidance.
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Hampton renames roads on Virginia Peninsula Community College campus
Thomas Nelson Drive and Butler Farm Road on Virginia Peninsula Community College's Hampton campus will officially become College Drive starting August 9, aligning the campus addresses with the institution's identity and mission. The final step in removing the Thomas Nelson name from Virginia Peninsula Community College's Hampton campus is now...
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Main drive on VPCC’s Hampton Campus undergoing name change
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY)- Virginia Peninsula Commnity College’s request to rename parts of Thomas Nelson Drive and Butler Farm Road to College Drive was approved by the Hampton City Council. The change goes into effect August 9 and affects only VPCC’s properties in Hampton. The renamed portion starts at 600 Butler Farm Road, the easternmost part […]
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Chesapeake Public Schools holding job fair Tuesday
CHESAPEAKE Va. (WAVY)- Would you like to work for the Chesapeake Public Schools System? They will be holding a ‘One Stop Job Fair’ Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the School Administration Building (1421 Kristina Way Chesapeake, Va 23320) from noon to 2 p.m. They are seeking to fill...
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Financial Fitness: Tips to save on back-to-school items
With many back-to-school products manufactured overseas, tariffs have caused prices to skyrocket. Research by independent think tank, The Century Foundation, and progressive advocacy group, Groundwork Collaborative, show Americans will pay roughly 8% more on typical school items than last year.
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Virginia QB commit, 2-time state champion to miss senior season at Oscar Smith (VA)
Lonnie Andrews III was gearing up to push for his third straight championship at the helm of Oscar Smith High School (Chesapeake, VA). Now, the Tigers will have to play without the three-star quarterback, as the Virginian-Pilot reported that Andrews will miss his entire senior season due to an injury. Over the last two years, Oscar Smith has gone a combined 30-1 behind Andrews. As a sophomore, he led the Tigers to an undefeated 17-0 season, and last year, they repeated as champions as Andrews threw for about 3,300 yards and 43 touchdowns to 11 interceptions, according to the Virginian-Pilot. As a dual-threat quarterback, he also rushed for over 550 yards, he posted to social media platform X. https://t.co/aO59UVO6LX 6’1 200. Junior Year Fill Season 3500+ Passing yds, 550+ Rushing yds, 43 tds! @ChrisS0933 @coachcscott @CoachSimmons__ @ChadSimmons_ @TomLoy247 @SWiltfong_ @BrianDohn247 @MAN_757 @I_am_DiamondKut — Lonnie Andrews III (@LonnieAndrewsLA) January 3, 2026 With a number of graduations, the injury to Andrews, and the transfer of three-star defensive lineman Lincoln Halliday to IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL), assistant coach Jahvoni Simmons told the Virginian-Pilot that the team is going "back to the drawing board." "It's put us back at the rebuilding stage. But the