The court said that the challengers had failed to show that the dispute met the procedural threshold that would warrant the direct intervention by the state Supreme Court that the parents were seeking.

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - A Chesterfield County teacher is on a mission to get her kids excited about learning. One parent says she's even seeing her son make great strides because of her teaching. A 5th-grade teacher makes a real splash with her students as they learn all about the ocean.

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond school board members are taking some heat from parents and staff as they consider scaling down Richmond Public Schools' virtual academy. During an RPS budget public hearing on Monday night, Superintendent Jason Kamras announced significant cuts for the Richmond Virtual Academy (RVA) are on the table.

The number of students receiving school-based therapy in the Lynchburg area has increased more than 20 percent so far this school year, according to Horizon Behavioral Health. Horizon Behavioral Health is now offering therapy in Lynchburg City Schools, as a part of a new contract with the district.

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - For schools nurses in Albemarle County Public Schools it is a labor of love. To honor their hard work throughout the coronavirus pandemic, parents took a visit to all 25 schools to deliver gifts. "Our school nurses are just working really hard to support us and make sure the kids are healthy."

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - Legal uncertainty is causing some Virginia Beach School Board members to second guess their decision on allowing parents to opt their children out of wearing masks in school. The mask debate once again took over most of Tuesday night's work session.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) - A bipartisan majority in the Virginia Senate has voted to advance legislation that would ban public school systems from imposing mask requirements on students. The move comes as Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's efforts to end mask mandates by executive order are bogged down in legal challenges.

The Henrico Education Foundation has announced grants totaling $79,282 to fund 12 innovative projects proposed by Henrico County Public Schools educators. The programs are expected to benefit more than 9,000 HCPS students. Twice each year, HEF invites teachers and other educators to submit their ideas for groundbreaking projects that enhance the school division's mission.

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) - Monday was the first day of class since Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) announced its universal mask mandate would remain in place. A letter was sent out to the school community on Friday, notifying students, staff and families of the latest information regarding the school division's COVID-19 mitigation strategies, after a judge in Arlington Circuit Court decided to temporarily block Virginia Gov.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WDVM) - The Fairfax County School Board approved a proposal on Tuesday morning prohibiting firearms on all school division-owned or leased property. The board will also be reviewing curriculum, safety protocols and professional development related to gun violence and suicide prevention, a release said.