Governor Northam Announces $62.7 Million in Virginia LEARNS Education Recovery Grants
RICHMOND Governor Ralph Northam today announced $62.7 million in Virginia LEARNS Education Recovery grants to help school divisions expand and implement targeted initiatives to address learning loss among Virginia students as they continue to recover from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
“Over the past year, we have worked tirelessly to minimize educational disruptions and meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of our children, and we must accelerate these efforts to have an equitable recovery,” said Governor Northam. “This funding will enable school divisions to offer extended learning opportunities for those who have fallen behind and create targeted programs to address the impacts of lost instructional time during the pandemic. Our Administration remains committed to providing the necessary resources to our schools to ensure every Virginia student is equipped for success a
CHATHAM, Va. â On May 5, Virginiaâs First Lady Pamela Northam and Secretary of Education Atif Qarni visited schools in both Danville and Pittsylvania County to thank their teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week observed from May 3 through May 7.Â
Northam made her first stop at Schoolfield Elementary in Danville, where she toured the school and spoke to teachers. She then went to Danville Community College, where she visited the Early Childhood Education program offered at the school. She also learned about the partnership between DCC and Averett University to create a path for students to earn their associateâs degree at the school, then move on to Averett for a bachelorâs degree.