Schools in Crisis Seek New Funding | Roanoke News

Prince Edward County’s schools are in crisis—mold, leaks, and unusable classrooms force teachers to use buckets. Across Virginia, aging school buildings demand billions in repairs. A new law empowers voters to approve a one percent sales tax for school renovations, with over 40 counties already planning November ballots. While it offers hope—especially for rural areas—it faces pushback over cost and fairness. Success stories from Pittsylvania and Henry show promise, but convincing voters remains tough. This vote could reshape how communities fund their children’s futures. 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/e38a5d4be2ded292