'We need to embrace dramatic change': Richmond has 1 in 4 of Virginia's lowest-performing schools

Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 Articles that carry the Subscriber Plus logo (at left) can only be accessed by Richmond Times-Dispatch subscribers with digital access. To learn more or to subscribe, click here. Top Story 'We need to embrace dramatic change': Richmond has 1 in 4 of Virginia's lowest-performing schools Richmond Public Schools is home to nearly a quarter of Virginia's lowest-performing schools, according to state data. Featured Va. Attorney General Herring launches clergy abuse hotline following Pennsylvania report  GOP lawmakers express concerns about perceived state weakening of Medicaid work requirement Less harm, less tax? Legislature to study new tobacco products  Employees at manufacturing company mourn Richmond man found dead in James River In the News Henrico County administrators investigating a postgame fight at Hermitage-Freeman game After frightful weekend, Richmond's Halloween weather looking like a treat  Schapiro: You say a Nazi couldn't run here — one did, in 1965 Flying Squirrels swinging for fences with four-day 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game festivities Maymont to light up Japanese Garden for night-time Garden Glow UVA expects running back Jordan Ellis to play against UNC Editorial: We all benefit from a clear path to recovery Three couples on quest to visit Virginia's 280 licensed wineries Richmond man, 20, is sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder during drug deal Richmond Department of Social Services cuts hours at Church Hill location after 'domino effect' Richmond Region Tourism developing a master plan to serve as a future road map for tourism in the area Virginia lobbying firm launches trade association for medical cannabis industry Dave Helling: Is this a post-truth election? Voters will decide in November whether lying matters 'His story begins and ends here in central Virginia': UR showcases civil rights leader Wyatt Tee Walker's personal collection Lack of experience adds new layer to Virginia Tech's prep for the triple option Coastal storm could wash out some weekend plans across Va. Beloved Richmond radio host Lou Dean is tireless community contributor Subscribe to more RTD newsletters with a single click Daily Obituaries Click to receive the listings of interest to central Virginians, delivered by 6 a.m. Virginia Politics Insider Click to receive a daily Capitol recap weeknights around 7 p.m. Business News Click to receive daily, early morning update on the region's business news. More from the Richmond Times-Dispatch Subscribe to Richmond Dish and refresh your inbox Sample RVA's restaurants with Richmond Dish, our latest email newsletter. Enjoy restaurant reviews, dining news and more delivered weekly. About the RTD RTD Publisher Thomas A. Silvestri wins top leadership award from Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Thomas A. Silvestri, president and publisher of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, this week received the 2018 Frank W. Mayborn Leadership Award … Featured Businesses Invisible Fence Brand of Richmond 804-672-7387 Richmond, VA 23233   More Info Pearson Preowned | Auto Dealership | Richmond, VA 888-242-7752 Richmond, VA 23235   More Info Whetstone Upholstery And Interiors 804-355-8505 Richmond, VA 23230   More Info News ​ ​ Sports ​ ​ Business ​ ​ Food & Drink ​ ​ Events ​ ​ Video ​ ​ Opinion ​ ​ Weather