Former Roanoke County student thanks teacher decades later for life-changing impact
Read full article: Former Roanoke County student thanks teacher decades later for life-changing impactJermaine Coles, a Roanoke native, got to thank his 6th Grade Social Studies teacher nearly 30 years after taking her class for the lasting lessons.
Bedford County School teacher arrested in connection with sexual assault of a student
Read full article: Bedford County School teacher arrested in connection with sexual assault of a studentThe Bedford County Sheriff's Office has arrested John Rose in connection with a sexual assault that occurred on a student in Bedford County.
The Deep Blue Ridge: Woman writes book in honor of son, raises awareness about people with special needs
Read full article: The Deep Blue Ridge: Woman writes book in honor of son, raises awareness about people with special needsA Salem woman who has defended people with special abilities her entire life is continuing her fight through a children’s book inspired by her son’s resilient journey.
We asked about your most memorable teachers: These responses are so pure
Read full article: We asked about your most memorable teachers: These responses are so pureTuesday marks National Teacher Appreciation Day, so leading up to the big occasion, we had to ask: Who was your favorite teacher, growing up? What made that person so special and memorable?
WATCH: Third-grade teacher makes full-court shot, earns her class hot chocolate
Read full article: WATCH: Third-grade teacher makes full-court shot, earns her class hot chocolateA group of third-grade students watched in anticipation as their teacher prepared to make a basketball shot from across the court.
We asked you to tell us about your pandemic pregnancies. Your responses are heart-wrenching, haunting and touching.
Read full article: We asked you to tell us about your pandemic pregnancies. Your responses are heart-wrenching, haunting and touching.Last summer, we asked: “Are you or your partner pregnant -- or have you delivered in the past few months?” ... “We want to hear from you.”
Substitute teacher shortage force Southwest Virginia schools to go virtual
Read full article: Substitute teacher shortage force Southwest Virginia schools to go virtualAs school divisions across the country work to keep students in school, a teacher shortage is making it hard for some districts in our area to keep classrooms full.
Elementary school teacher tests positive for COVID-19 in Rockbridge County
Read full article: Elementary school teacher tests positive for COVID-19 in Rockbridge CountyROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – Rockbridge County school leaders announced on Saturday that a teacher at Central Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. The Health Department is contacting anyone who may have been in contact with this teacher and has advised another staff member to quarantine, according to Superintendent Phillip Thompson. Officials said these two staff members have not been in close contact with any students as they are not teaching in-person. Due to privacy laws, the division can’t identify anyone who tests positive or is in quarantine, according to Thompson. This is the second positive case in the school district, and both cases involve staff members.