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Nour Habib

Nour Habib is an education reporter for The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press. Previously, she worked as a journalist in New Hampshire and Oklahoma. She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University. She has also lived in Boston and California. She enjoys reading and road trips.

Country music star Luke Bryan will bring his "Farm Tour" to Heritage Park, 3444 S. Battlefield Boulevard in Chesapeake, for a 6 p.m. show Sept. 20. Parking will open at 2 p.m.

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Luke Bryan concert in Chesapeake leads to early closures, virtual learning for 4 schools

September 9, 2024 at 2:28 p.m.

Country music star Luke Bryan will bring his "Farm Tour" to Heritage Park, 3444 S. Battlefield Boulevard in Chesapeake, for a 6 p.m. show Sept. 20. Parking will open at...

The new school is slated to open for the 2026-2027 school year. The building will house 600 students and focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math — or STEAM.

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Newport News celebrates groundbreaking of new Huntington Middle School

September 6, 2024 at 8:07 a.m.

The new school is slated to open for the 2026-2027 school year. The building will house 600 students and focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math — or STEAM.

The preschoolers will be creating stories through age-appropriate coding tasks, like connecting blocks, adding music and choosing motions on a tablet.

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Hampton University partnership will train teachers to introduce coding in pre-K

September 4, 2024 at 8:18 a.m.

The preschoolers will be creating stories through age-appropriate coding tasks, like connecting blocks, adding music and choosing motions on a tablet.

A research team found “significant” improvement in final scores among students who used the AI tool, versus those who didn't. But, students struggled to use the technology when they needed in-depth help.

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What’s the impact of AI on students? This William & Mary professor is finding out.

September 3, 2024 at 10:55 a.m.

A research team found “significant” improvement in final scores among students who used the AI tool, versus those who didn't. But, students struggled to use the technology when they needed...

Monday is the first day of school for many divisions in the area, including Hampton, Newport News, Virginia Beach and Portsmouth. At Hampton’s Mary T. Christian Elementary, the first day means it's party time.

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Hampton Roads goes back to school: Administration sets positive tone as students return for first day

August 26, 2024 at 2:59 p.m.

Monday is the first day of school for many divisions in the area, including Hampton, Newport News, Virginia Beach and Portsmouth. At Hampton’s Mary T. Christian Elementary, the first day...

Across Hampton Roads, teachers have been reporting to work to prepare their classrooms, complete professional development training and get ready to meet their students.

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Hampton Roads teachers prepare to welcome students back to school

August 23, 2024 at 5:54 p.m.

Across Hampton Roads, teachers have been reporting to work to prepare their classrooms, complete professional development training and get ready to meet their students.

Nearly every division in the region saw year-over-year gains in math and science pass rates.

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Hampton Roads student pass rates improve in math, science and writing

August 20, 2024 at 4:36 p.m.

Nearly every division in the region saw year-over-year gains in math and science pass rates.

Superintendent Elie Bracy’s family is full of educators. Both his parents, uncles, cousins. His brother is also a superintendent. Now, the newest additions to the family legacy are his two sons: E.B. Bracy Evan Bracy.

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For Portsmouth’s superintendent, love for education is a family affair that now includes his sons

August 18, 2024 at 10:33 a.m.

Superintendent Elie Bracy’s family is full of educators. Both his parents, uncles, cousins. His brother is also a superintendent. Now, the newest additions to the family legacy are his two...

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Cellphones would be banned from ‘bell-to-bell’ if draft of new Virginia guidelines is accepted

August 17, 2024 at 1:40 p.m.

The Virginia Department of Education on Thursday released a draft of its new guidance on how school divisions should implement Gov. Glenn Youngkin's order for a "cellphone-free education."

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Hampton, Newport News leaders call on community to mentor Black youth

August 17, 2024 at 11:27 a.m.

The two divisions each have various mentoring opportunities that volunteers can sign up for by visiting their websites.

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