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Nour Habib

Nour Habib is an education reporter for The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press. Previously, she worked as a journalist in New Hampshire and Oklahoma. She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University. She has also lived in Boston and California. She enjoys reading and road trips.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday issued an executive order directing the Virginia Department of Education to help school divisions implement “age-appropriate cell phone-free education” policies and procedures. Changes will need to be made by Jan. 1.

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Statewide ban on cellphones in Virginia classrooms to take effect next year

July 9, 2024 at 5:19 p.m.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday issued an executive order directing the Virginia Department of Education to help school divisions implement “age-appropriate cell phone-free education” policies and procedures. Changes will need to...

Design work could be completed by the end of 2025. The new school could open by fall 2028.

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Norfolk School Board, council expected to vote on agreement for new Maury High design

July 8, 2024 at 3:32 p.m.

Design work could be completed by the end of 2025. The new school could open by fall 2028.

Next Generation Storytellers offers both educational and technical support to “bring Hollywood” to underserved communities. The program launched last year with a partnership with Hampton City Schools. This year the organization also partnered with Newport News schools.

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Newport News high schoolers get a taste of Hollywood through movie-making program

July 8, 2024 at 11:27 a.m.

Next Generation Storytellers offers both educational and technical support to “bring Hollywood” to underserved communities. The program launched last year with a partnership with Hampton City Schools. This year the...

The school would serve no more than 30 students at a time. The Virginia Beach school division would act as a fiscal agent.

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Hampton Roads divisions exploring regional school to help students with substance abuse issues

July 7, 2024 at 11:29 a.m.

The school would serve no more than 30 students at a time. The Virginia Beach school division would act as a fiscal agent.

Convirs-Fowler said she started considering a run after the Virginia Beach School Board voted to put in place a content committee to vet books.

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Del. Kelly Convirs-Fowler running for Virginia Beach School Board

June 25, 2024 at 4:42 p.m.

Convirs-Fowler said she started considering a run after the Virginia Beach School Board voted to put in place a content committee to vet books.

The school's future has been debated for years. The division is holding a community engagement meeting Thursday night.

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Norfolk Public Schools to share plans for new Maury High School

June 25, 2024 at 2:05 p.m.

The school's future has been debated for years. The division is holding a community engagement meeting Thursday night.

Participants in the program receive a scholarship of up to $26,000 to complete a teacher certification program - in the form of a double undergraduate major or a master’s degree. In return, they commit to teaching for two years in a high-needs school.

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W&M receives grant to help recruit STEM teachers

June 22, 2024 at 9:21 a.m.

Participants in the program receive a scholarship of up to $26,000 to complete a teacher certification program - in the form of a double undergraduate major or a master’s degree....

Sentara's Health Career Camp is a weeklong experience that gives rising seventh through ninth graders a glimpse into the world of healthcare. Each of Sentara’s seven hospitals holds a session during the summer.

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Sentara career camp gives students a look into health care jobs

June 21, 2024 at 5:44 p.m.

Sentara's Health Career Camp is a weeklong experience that gives rising seventh through ninth graders a glimpse into the world of healthcare. Each of Sentara’s seven hospitals holds a session...

The replacement project is one of the division’s top priorities and has been on the capital improvement plan for about 15 years.

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Virginia Beach School Board discusses options for Princess Anne High School replacement

June 15, 2024 at 10:44 a.m.

The replacement project is one of the division’s top priorities and has been on the capital improvement plan for about 15 years.

Division staff must now review any books or other reading materials provided to schools or students by outside partners.

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Virginia Beach’s school book review guidelines impact partnership with city library

June 14, 2024 at 3:24 p.m.

Division staff must now review any books or other reading materials provided to schools or students by outside partners.

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