Richmond school board votes to close 3 schools
After a contentious public hearing, school board members voted Monday night to close three RPS schools.
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Sequestration could mean big cuts for National Park Service
The National Park Service covers more than 84-million acres in every state but Delaware.
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Federal worker furloughs could start in April
Federal workers could start facing furloughs as early as April, according to federal agencies trying to prepare for the worst.
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Watchdog group: RPS spent nearly half a million on hotels, travel
A website filed a Freedom of Information Act to see how Richmond Public Schools spent money on hotel and travel expenses.
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Richmond School Board chairs talk budget mess
Current and former Richmond School Board chairs talk about budget issues and moving the school system forward.
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RVA Teachers: No more job cuts
The Richmond Education Association wants the city to fill a $15 million school budget shortfall using furloughs instead.
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Mayor’s task force suggests deep cuts for Richmond schools
At a meeting this morning Mayor Dwight Jones’ Schools Accountability and Review Task Force recommend the city cut 143 positions to help plug the nearly $24 million deficit facing the city’s school system.
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Anger and outrage inside Richmond City Hall
Concerns over the Richmond school budget dominated the conversation about the Mayor’s budget as dozens voiced their concerns about the school’s $23.8 million-dollar shortfall.
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Details laid out for Richmond Public School cuts
The school board and school superintendent have recommended eliminating some positions. At tonight’s meeting they revealed some grim possibilities.
