Most colleges continue to bypass standardized testing for applicants; crash fatalities on Virginia’s roads hit 14-year high in 2021

Henrico Newsflash – Apr. 19, 2022

Apr 19, 2022

Most colleges continue to bypass standardized testing for applicants; advocates say it could stick and increase diversity

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, 750 higher learning institutions in the U.S. shifted to a test-optional application process, as millions of students had their SAT and ACT test dates canceled.

There are now more institutions in the U.S. with test-optional admissions than those that still require students to submit SAT or ACT scores, according to data from FairTest: National Center for Fair & Open Testing, an organization that advocates for the removal of testing requirements.

TRANSPORTATION COVERAGE

Crash fatalities on Virginia’s roads hit 14-year high in 2021

Crash fatalities on Virginia’s roads reached a 14-year high in 2021, according to data compiled by Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ Highway Safety Office. Last year, 968 people died in crashes on Virginia roadways — a 14.3% increase from 2020 and the highest number of annual fatalities since 2007 (1,026 fatalities).

COMMUNITY COVERAGE

Bagley named 2022 Henrico Christmas Mother

Milestones - Apr. 19, 2022

Innsbrook to host annual Earth Day Cleanup Apr. 22

PUBLIC SAFETY COVERAGE

Juvenile faces second-degree murder charge in shooting death of Highland Springs student

SPORTS COVERAGE

Kimura wins Bassmaster Northern Open in his James River debut

EDUCATION COVERAGE

Henrico Schools named a national leader in music education for 23rd straight year

Nomination process open for ‘Henrico’s Top Teachers’

It’s that time of year again – we’ve opened the nomination process for our 11th annual “Henrico’s Top Teachers” section. We know that teachers this year have been working even harder than normal to make sure their students have everything they need to succeed. Now we want to hear about those who have gone above and beyond. Nominate a great Henrico teacher (or several) today.

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