How Virginia passenger rail will be transformed in next decade • More state funds could better help English learners, educators say
Henrico Newsflash – Dec. 29, 2023
How Virginia passenger rail will be transformed in next decade
Virginia will break ground on several long-awaited rail projects next year and has recently announced funding and construction partners.
Virginia’s investment in its passenger rail infrastructure aims to reduce chronic traffic, decrease its carbon footprint and catch up to states with a competitive state-run passenger rail service, such as New York and Illinois. The new focus on investment comes after decades of neglect. Click here to read more
More state funds could better help English learners, educators say
The state needs to better fund the education of English language learners, despite recent budget increases, teachers in the field say.
Educators report that English learners have increased needs since the COVID-19 pandemic began, but there are not enough teachers or allocated funds, according to a Joint Legislative Audit and Commission review this year of Virginia’s K-12 funding. The commission evaluates state agencies and writes policy analysis at the request of the state legislature. Click here to read more
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