Education
A new web-based program aims to enhance locals’ cyber skills.
It’s time the kids have a say. That’s the new mantra of Jose Loaiza, longtime volunteer and teacher at the Nevin Center, a community center in the Iron Triangle neighborhood of Richmond. Loaiza, who grew up in Richmond, said he wants young people in the area to have an opportunity to take a more active role in community events. It will start, he hopes, with the first Iron Triangle Neighborhood Youth Council, an organization where young people will set the…
Three members of the Kennedy High Eagles starting lineup tell how football saved their lives.
The mission of Leadership Public School-Richmond(LPS-Richmond) is to send 100% of its students to college. Many of the students would be the first in their families to achieve a higher education. The formula combines dedicated teachers and extremely high standards. Learn more about their journey and how the YouTube musical sensation Pomplamoose helped schools in Richmond receive over 1,000 books in just three days. And click here to learn how you can donate a book to the Richmond Book Drive!
Richmond kids are learning guitar. Could it make the streets a safer place?
Scientific Art Studio creates exhibits fine arts in Richmond.
Sammie Lee Hill is a former cop who is a force for good.
Literacy at the Laundromat puts books into children’s hands.
STAR Program results show that few high school students in Richmond meet state proficiency standards.