Johnny Harris can relate to the euphoria of starting a school from scratch – Harris launched Lynnhaven Academy in 2012 in Richmond!
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Imagine living just a mile from the James River, but never visiting any of the access points that line its banks – or even knowing that the river exists. Many…
We’re marking our 9-year anniversary with a whopper of an issue, dedicated to all things education! And whether you have kids in school or not, I guarantee you’ll find something…
Lynn Reed and her daughter Hana Reed Voight share more than just a family tie. They share a passion for learning. That’s why each ultimately chose teaching as a career.…
Not many 14-year-olds have given speeches across the country for national audiences. Not many teens have had conversations with prominent leaders like Former President Barack Obama and Reverend Al Sharpton.…
A few years ago, a video Snap was made public where white students from an area middle school held down African American students in sexually explicit positions while making racist…
It was September 1965. Three male college students went to register for classes in Richmond, only to be denied. The administration informed them that in order to register, they needed…
Greater Richmond ARC’s afterschool program for school-age children with disabilities is a lifesaver for parents like Rose, whose teenage daughter Nafeesah attends ARC @Saunders weekdays for fun and activities like…
Peggy Gordon and Mike Taylor are teaming up to help families with students in Henrico County Public Schools stay on top of their lunch accounts. Gordon, the school system’s director…
Did you know that 61 percent of low-income kids live with no children’s books in their home? Or that the average child growing up in a middle class family has been…
The Valentine has opened nominations for the Annual Richmond History Makers and Community Update. Launched in 2005, the program recognizes individuals and organizations that have made lasting contributions to the…
Starting your own business takes resilience, creativity, and hard work – especially when your business is all about working the land! What can make it or break it is a…