Chesterfield County Schools
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Diwali bid for Chesterfield school calendar unsuccessful
Chesterfield County Schools declined to add Diwali to its 2027–28 calendar despite community advocacy, while neighboring districts Richmond, Henrico, and Hanover already recognize the Hindu, Jain, and Sikh festival as a school holiday.
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Chesterfield Parents Push Schools to Cut Screen Time
Parents in Chesterfield County are advocating for schools to reduce classroom screen time and return to paper-based learning methods.
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Teacher charged with assaulting Chesterfield County student
A 50-year-old special education teacher at Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy in Chesterfield County has been charged with assault of a male student following an April 6, 2026 incident.