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School segregation in Virginia is increasing 70 years after Brown v. Board ruling
Data: Stanford Education Data Archive; Note: Index ranges from 0 to 1, where 0 implies no segregation (all schools have identical proportions of Black and white students) while 1 implies complete segregation (no Black student attends a school with any white students, and vice versa); Map: Axios VisualsRacial segregation in Virginia's public schools has increased over the last three decades, according to an Axios review of federal data.Why it matters: Segregated schools disproportionately hurt Black and Latino students because schools where they're the majority often have fewer resources, more teacher shortages, higher student-to-school counselor ratios and greater suspension rates — all of...
Memorial garden under construction at Harry E. James Elementary School to honor student killed in 2022 shooting
Construction for a memorial garden is underway at Harry E. James Elementary School, which will honor the life of 8-year-old P’Aris Moore who was killed in a Dec. 2022 shooting.
Here’s how to prepare for high school graduations at Siegel Center
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Heavy traffic is expected as nine Chesterfield high schools prepare to host graduations at the Siegel Center. VCU Police says those ceremonies will be held starting May 20-24 - bringing up to 7,000 people. “VCU Police and the Richmond Police Department will direct traffic at more...
Enchanting Wedding Inspiration at the Branch Museum in Richmond, Virginia
Styled Memories creates a scene of enchanting wedding inspiration at the Branch Museum in Richmond, Virginia. Owner of Styled Memories, Alexis James, and her team of talented vendors travel across the East Coast to host styled shoots. As host, planner, and designer, Alexis dreamed up an elegant floral design and table setting at the Branch Museum.
The most diverse high school in Virginia is Tucker in Henrico
There are some positive signs when it comes to diversity in Richmond-area schools: Tucker High School in Henrico has the most racially diverse population of all Virginia public high schools, according to education data website Niche.Henrico County Public Schools also boasts the most diverse student population in the Richmond region — and one of the most diverse in the state.Zoom in: While Henrico County's population is 50% white, per census data, the district serves a majority-minority student population with only around 32% of white students. At Tucker the student body, per state data: 28% - Hispanic.27% - White.22%...
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