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Richmond Public Schools is planning on purchasing 10-thousand laptops for students who have challenges working from home. Superintendent Jason Kamras wants to ensure that RPS students have equity and access for learning. He is asking all parents to fill out a survey so the school system knows if a child does not have a laptop […]

Three former Richmond Public School (RPS) teachers are suing the superintendent and Richmond School Board over defamation of character. A complaint was filed in federal court yesterday.

The Richmond School Board is cutting nearly 50 office jobs. At Monday night’s meeting, they voted to approve a budget that will eliminate dozens of positions from the district’s central office. Superintendent Jason Kamras said they cut 13-million-dollars from the proposed 300-million-dollar budget while creating more teaching jobs and putting more money towards classrooms. He […]

Richmond Public Schools’ new superintendent is launching his 100-Day plan following an announcement of releasing his senior staff from their duties by June 30, 2018.  Jason Kamras presented his plan to the school board on Monday focusing on three core education principles: engagement, equity and excellence. In addition to meetings with each school, Kamras plans […]