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VBR Life 2024: Education

Learn more about top-notch education throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.

The Student Becomes the Teacher

Meet four teachers who owe it all to their incredible mentors.

Building Community Trust

Student resource officers play a critical role in schools— and not just for protection.

A Vital Teacher Pipeline

Schools continue to bring in new talent thanks to the Virginia Department of Education’s Career Switcher Program.

VBR Life 2023: Education

Learn more about award-winning education throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.

Leadership Under Unusual Circumstances

Meet Botetourt County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Jonathan Russ.

Read This!

Melrose library associate Antinette Beane shares her favorite books for kids.

Surviving and Thriving

Four first-year teachers share their experience of an unusual year.

Collaboration, Compassion and Creativity

How students and teachers are overcoming the obstacles of COVID-19 for education in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.

Learning by Doing

Technical programs and apprenticeships give students early peeks at possible careers.

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VBR Life 2024: Education

Learn more about top-notch education throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.
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The Student Becomes the Teacher

Meet four teachers who owe it all to their incredible mentors.
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Building Community Trust

Student resource officers play a critical role in schools— and not just for protection.
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A Vital Teacher Pipeline

Schools continue to bring in new talent thanks to the Virginia Department of Education’s Career Switcher Program.
Botetourt County Public Schools classroom.

VBR Life 2023: Education

Learn more about award-winning education throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.
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Leadership Under Unusual Circumstances

Meet Botetourt County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Jonathan Russ.
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Read This!

Melrose library associate Antinette Beane shares her favorite books for kids.
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Surviving and Thriving

Four first-year teachers share their experience of an unusual year.
A Roanoke City Public Schools student uses her computer to complete an in-class assignment.

Collaboration, Compassion and Creativity

How students and teachers are overcoming the obstacles of COVID-19 for education in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.
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Learning by Doing

Technical programs and apprenticeships give students early peeks at possible careers.
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