Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:17 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:17:39 GMT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A civil liberties group has filed a federal lawsuit against law enforcement and mental health officials on behalf of a former Marine who was detained in a psychiatric facility afterMore >>
A civil liberties group has filed a federal lawsuit against law enforcement and mental health officials on behalf of a former Marine who was detained in a psychiatric facility after posting strident anti-government messages on Facebook...More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:23:59 GMT
HANOVER, VA—A Hanover County mother found guilty of falsely claiming to have cancer in order to receive donations received to a ten year sentence in April, all of which was suspended. In January, MarthaMore >>
A Hanover County mother found guilty of falsely claiming to have cancer in order to receive donations received to a ten year sentence in April, all of which was suspended...More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:00:14 GMT
Powhatan, VA—Many here in Central Virginia are searching for ways to help the tornado victims in Oklahoma. A group of women in Powhatan decided to take matters into their own hands, and are pitching inMore >>
Many here in Central Virginia are searching for ways to help the tornado victims in Oklahoma. A group of women in Powhatan decided to take matters into their own hands, and are pitching in to help in the best way they can...More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:23:53 GMT
Spotsylvania County, VA—A former Spotsylvania County Schools assistant coach is behind bars, after police say he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a teenage Courtland High School student. In theMore >>
A former Spotsylvania County Schools assistant coach is behind bars, after police say he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a teenage Courtland High School student...More >>
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Gov. Bob McDonnell's proposal to grade schools on the same A-to-F scale used for students has barely won General Assembly approval.
Republican Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling cast a tie-breaking vote Tuesday to pass the bill in the 40-member Senate. The Republican-controlled House of Delegates approved the proposal Monday.
McDonnell says an easy-to-understand grading system will encourage more parental involvement in schools. Democratic senators called the measure a gimmick.
Also, the House voted 66-34 to pass an administration-backed bill allowing the state to take over chronically failing schools. Similar legislation is pending in the Senate.
Another key component of McDonnell's education reform agenda has cleared both chambers. It would revamp the teacher evaluation and grievance process.
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