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Standing in the Shade of a 20-Year Tree: How the RVA East End Festival Transformed Arts Education in Richmond
Twenty years after a quiet crisis sparked a neighborhood arts revolution, the RVA East End Festival returns to Richmond’s historic 17th Street Market on September 26, 2026. Discover how two decades of community advocacy raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for public school arts programs, brought the Richmond Symphony and brass legends to Shockoe Bottom, and saw former students return as music educators leading the next generation.
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RPS Superintendent Honors Sadie Terry After Fatal Highland Park Shooting
Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras is remembering Henderson Middle School student Sadie Terry as “a vibrant personality” following her death from injuries sustained in a domestic violence shooting that also claimed the life of her brother, Zion.
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Richmond Public Schools Responds to Viral Video Alleging Staff Misconduct
Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras issued a public statement addressing a video circulating on social media that appears to show an employee harming a student.“I am absolutely horrified by what I saw, both as superintendent and as a parent,” Kamras said. “We will not tolerate this behavior in our schools.”According to the statement, the…
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16 Richmond-Area Students Qualify for National Speech & Debate Tournament
Sixteen students from across the Richmond region have earned spots at the National Speech & Debate Tournament, as the city prepares to host thousands this June.
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Education & Institutions | Government & Policy | Schools & Education Policy | Virginia State Government
No Phones, All Day: Virginia Lawmakers Advance Strict School Device Policy
A new Virginia bill would require schools to ban student cellphone possession from bell to bell, marking one of the strictest statewide policies in the country.
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Inside Mayor Danny Avula’s First Full Richmond Budget: Housing, Schools, and Workforce Pay
Richmond’s new budget, led by Mayor Avula, allocates $3.4 billion for 2027, highlighting housing stability and public school support. With substantial funding for housing and education, the city commits to addressing affordability and enhancing educational resources, setting the stage for impactful policy changes.
