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Homeschoolers speak out about Tebow bill
A bill that would allow home schooled children to play sports in Virginia's public schools is making its way through the General Assembly. It's passed the house, now it's on its way to the Senate.
It's called the Tim Tebow bill, named after the Denver...Tags: High Schools, Tim Tebow, Teaching and Learning, Public Schools, Football
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Two local school systems are honored for their AP courses
ReporterMore and more high school students are taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses and it is paying off. According to the College Board, Virginia students rank third in the nation in achivement on AP tests. Maryland and New York are ranked first and second....Tags: Rockbridge County, Colleges and Universities, Roanoke County, High Schools, Teaching and Learning
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Saudi Arabian students studying at Virginia Tech
WDBJ7 ReporterVirginia Tech's motto is invent the future, and now the university is leading the way by taking part in a unique program involving students from Saudi Arabia. It's no secret when it comes to higher education America leads the way. So Saudi Arabia has...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz, Virginia Tech, Colleges and Universities, Imperial and Royal Matters
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Botetourt County teacher convicted of assaulting a student
WDBJ7 ReporterA teacher at Lord Botetourt High School was convicted of assault and battery on a student. Victor Terry was convicted on Tuesday after a hearing inside Botetourt County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District in Daleville. According to the court...Tags: Juvenile Delinquency, Crime, Law and Justice, Teaching and Learning, Crimes, Health and Safety at School
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Radford University professors help NFL officials stay in shape
NEWS7 Sports ReporterThe Super Bowl is just two days away, and a couple from Radford will have a personal connection to the game. They are responsible for the physical fitness of the referees involved. They're known as refs, umpires, zebras, and maybe some names we're not...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Teaching and Learning, Football, Health, Teachers
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Car and school bus collide in Galax
A school bus and car collided in Galax on Thursday afternoon, injuring one student and the driver of the car.
It happened around 3:30 p.m. on Middleton Street in Galax.
Eight students were on the bus.
One had to be taken to the hospital.
That child...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Hospitals and Clinics, Transportation Accidents, Motorvehicle Accidents, Health and Safety at School
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Help Save The Next Girl campaign; classmates talk about Morgan Harrington's legacy
ReporterMorgan Harrington went missing in Oct. 2009. Her body was found 101 days later on a farm outside of Charlottesville. On the second anniversary of their daughter's disappearance, Morgan's parents announced the Help Save The Next Girl campaign. It's a...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Politics, Teaching and Learning, Elections, Virginia Tech
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Quake-damaged Louisa County to resume school schedule
High school and middle school students in Louisa County will attend classes on a normal schedule this week for the first time since last summer's earthquake.
Damage from the Aug. 23 earthquake closed a high school and elementary school. High school and...Tags: High Schools, Teaching and Learning, Education, Elementary Schools, Schools
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Southwest Virginia students recognized in Richmond
ReporterFrom the statue of George Washington in the rotunda to the paintings of famous Virginians on the walls, many priceless pieces of art are on display at the State Capitol. Recently, five students from southwest Virginia added their work to the collections...Tags: Roanoke County, Teaching and Learning, Salem (Salem, Virginia), Human Interest, Craig County
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VA Governor's budget may cut student program
ReporterVirginia's Governor wants to drop the ax on a program that helps teenagers go to college. Bob McDonnell's proposed budget cuts a statewide program called Project Discovery. Project Discovery's goal is to get more students in college. It targets low...Tags: Politics, Colleges and Universities, Franklin County (Virginia), Colleges and Universities, Regional Authority
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Squires Student Center turns 75
Seventy-five years later, and it's still among the most well-known buildings on campus.
Squires Student Center is 75 years old. It first opened in 1937; funded mostly by President Franklin Roosevelt and his New Deal programs.
Today, the building is...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Education, Students
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School Kids ask "where's the snow"?
Reporter"Where's the snow?" That the question many are asking, especially school kids. Because of the mild winter we're having, many schools in our hometowns haven't had snow days so far this year. Students can't believe it. "I remember some winters where...Tags: Botetourt County, Craig County, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Grayson County, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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