The shorter school week is increasingly popular for rural school districts trying to recruit teachers, but what does it mean for students and families?
One in three U.S. students attended a racially, and often socioeconomically, segregated school in 2020-21, creating inequitable learning environments and outcomes.
The suit claims the state's practices violate the IDEA law, as well as constitutional rights to due process, and seeks a decision that forces changes to Virginia's policies.
With increased attention on issues like student mental health and safety, academic equity, and sex education standards, the state is eying education reform.
Mayoral hopeful Kambium "Kam" Buckner also wants to staff every school with a nurse, librarian, and social worker; and expand universal preschool to all 3-year-olds.
"A digital threat directed to Tupelo High School has put administrators on high alert and led to increased security throughout campus," TPSD communications director Gregg Ellis said Friday morning.
