Posts Tagged Lab Schools

More lab schools approved, but not without some controversy

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 25, 2024

Governor Glenn Younkin speaks before a crowd at VCU’s School of Engineering, opening the doors to his first STEM-focused lab school. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ)

Governor Glenn Youngkin is still looking to spend $100 million on new lab schools across Virginia, and a handful of applications were approved Thursday. But there were concerns about the viability of at least one of the programs. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.

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House Democrats cast doubt on funding for Youngkin’s STEM lab schools

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 17, 2024

About $100 million was allocated to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s lab school program in 2022, but future funding to maintain them is in the hands of a Democratically-controlled legislature who argue existing public schools need funding first. Brad Kutner has more.

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Youngkin’s lab school board advances more applications

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 3, 2023

College Partnership Laboratory Schools Standing Committee Chair Joan Wodiska (right) and Dr. Pam Moran at a meeting of the committee on Oct. 3, 2023 in downtown Richmond. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ)

Governor Youngkin’s Laboratory school program saw two applicants get one step closer to the $100 million in start-up funds Tuesday. Brad Kutner spoke with officials at Germanna Community College near Fredericksburg about their plans.