Judge Orders Confederate School Names Removed | Roanoke News

A federal judge has struck down Virginia’s effort to rename schools after Confederate figures, ruling that names like Stonewall Jackson High and Ashby-Lee Elementary violate the rights of Black students by glorifying a racist past. The court found the decision was intentional and discriminatory, ordering the school board to swiftly adopt inclusive names. This landmark win for the NAACP underscores how educational spaces must be free from symbols of racial oppression — not just monuments — and reignites the national debate over how history is taught and honored in schools. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e7ac22cea27f329a