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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Youngkin’s top education official warns state is ‘resting on our laurels’
Reported by VPM News' Ben Paviour
Virginia’s top education official says the state is “resting on our laurels” when it comes to educating public school students. In a forum hosted by a conservative think tank last month, Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera said her top goal will be making sure schools are meeting benchmarks to give students skills they need to succeed later in the job market.
Newport News Starbucks workers push to unionize
Reported by WHRO News’ Paul Bibeau
Seven employees at a Newport News Starbucks want to make their store the first in Hampton Roads to unionize. If they’re successful, the store would join five locations in Richmond and two others elsewhere in Virginia.
In Other News:
Self-harm is rising among children and teens in Virginia, new report finds – Virginia Mercury
Interview: How can adults support youth struggling with their mental health? - VPM
Virginia Pride launches Pride events in June, VA Pridefest returns to Brown’s Island in September – Richmond Times-Dispatch
Only two years after its opening, RPS looks to alleviate overcrowding at River City Middle - VPM
In Case You Missed It:
Superintendent: RPS 'stretched to breaking point,' expects operational delays after COO resignation - CBS6
Lee statue's fate remains on ice as judge allows lawsuit against city to continue – The Daily Progress
What’s behind the coyote sightings in Richmond? - VPM
