Education Matters

Education Matters

In-depth insights into pivotal issues shaping our schools and our children's future. Engage in interactive discussions with regional Virginia superintendents and participate in live Q and A segments addressing concerns relevant to families like yours.

Episodes

Education Matters: Williamsburg James City County

September 24, 2025
On this edition of Education Matters, Dr. Daniel Keever, Superintendent of the Williamsburg James City County Schools discusses how the unique jointly run system is moving forward after it briefly talked of dissolving. Also, what is the division doing to address absenteeism, teacher recruitment, and new History SOLS? Dr. Keever discusses his vision for the division on Education Matters. Williamsburg James City County Schools are a ...
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Education Matters: Hampton

July 9, 2025
Dr. John Caggiano is the Deputy Superindendent of Hampton City Schools. He also serves as the Chief of Staff for the divison - and on this installment of Education Matters, we speak with him about how parents can keep their children engaged in learning over summer break, the impact of Hampton Schools Academies on college and career readiness, and the statewide award the division won for its unique instructional toolkit. Hampton Cit...
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Education Matters: Suffolk

April 9, 2025
Dr. John B. Gordon III has been the Superintendent of the Suffolk City Public Schools since 2019 and he joins host Doug Boynton on this edition of Education Matters. They discuss the unique challenges facing Suffolk schools - between fast growing populations, national teacher shortages, and the new accoutability system set by the State Board of Education that has received some controversial feedback. Suffolk City Public Schools are...
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Education Matters: Portsmouth

January 15, 2025
Dr. Elie Bracy, Superintendent of the Portsmouth City Public Schools, joins host Doug Boynton on this program. Dr. Bracy has been at the helm of the district since 2015. He discusses the State’s proposed new accountability system, the on-going struggle to recruit and retain qualified teachers, and other challenges facing both Portsmouth and schools nationwide. Portsmouth City Public Schools are a member of HRETA, which holds the l...
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Education Matters: Surry County

October 30, 2024
We are continuing the discussion with area educators about the issues facing today's classroom teachers. We spoke with Dr. Herbert Monroe, the newly appointed Superintendent of Surry County Public Schools. We sat down to explore how the district is faring in the fight against chronic absenteeism, the ways they address teacher and student mental health, and several other factors school divisions across the country face today. SCPS i...
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Reading and Writing Challenges in the Classroom

August 15, 2024
The reading disorder dyslexia affects roughly 1 in 5 students- adding to the challenge classroom teachers face engaging students to read and write. What are the strategies teachers are using to improve reading and writing skills? Heidi Lewis, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Portsmouth Public Schools and Tony Quaranta, who was diagnosed at an early age with dyslexia and has mentored students, are the in-studio guests.
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Education Matters: Northampton County

April 24, 2024
What's it like to teach on Virginia's Eastern Shore? Like other divisions, attracting and keeping teachers is an on-going issue in Northampton County Schools. They started this school year with a shortage. Also, the large migrant population of the region creates unique challenges for students and teachers when English is a second language, so what are some of the solutions? And, the division broke ground on a new middle and high sc...
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Education Matters: Chesapeake and Williamsburg James City County

January 19, 2024
Stats show 15-percent of students statewide are chronically absent. The culture wars explode again, this time around Chesapeake's schools when a controversial after-school club petitioned to meet. Also, a long-standing agreement between two localities to create a unified school division will most likely be coming to an end. Today's guests are Superindendents Dr. Jared Cotton of Chesapeake City Public Schools and Dr. Olwen Herron of...
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Education Matters: Virginia Beach

October 9, 2023
This is the first episode of Education Matters. Hear WHRV Host Doug Boynton and the acting Superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Dr. Don Robertson discuss topics and issues addressing Virginia Beach students and families. Education Matters is a live, call-in program featuring local school superintendents. The guest superintendents will discuss timely topics in education and welcome questions from the audience. VBCPS...
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Education Matters premieres October 9

September 25, 2023
Talk about the key issues shaping our schools and our children with superintendents across the Southeastern region of Virginia.
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