Renaming schools
- Virginia school board to appeal federal court order to remove Confederate school names
After more than two hours in the second of two closed sessions, the Shenandoah County School Board voted unanimously 6-0 Thursday night to appeal a federal court’s order for the district to remove Confederate names from schools in the county. It may cost millions in taxpayer dollars to contest the decision. Judge: Shenandoah School Board […]
- Loudoun County School Board Approves School Renamings, Sparking Debate Over $1.2 Million Taxpayer Cost defended by Melinda Mansfield
The Loudoun County School Board has ignited controversy with its recent decision to rename several schools, a move estimated to cost taxpayers between $1.1 million and $1.25 million. The initiative, aimed at addressing historical ties to slavery and the Confederacy, has drawn both support and sharp criticism, particularly over its financial impact and priorities amidst […]
- Loudoun County school district offers public survey about renaming nine schools
Deadline to complete survey is Dec. 16.