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As state officials look to revise standards used for school accreditation, educators are providing input on how to hold schools accountable for student learning.

Results released last week show most schools in the Roanoke and New River valleys are fully accredited. But now the State Board of Education is considering revamping the system.

The testing is offered to different schools on different days.

The boy was found unresponsive in the YMCA of Pulaski Countys indoor pool around 2:30 on Monday. He was transported to LewisGale Hospital-Pulaski and later airlifted to Carilion Roanoke Memorial where he was pronounced dead at 10:16 p.m.

Monday’s crisis happened around 2:30 p.m. at the YMCA on Oakhurst Avenue, according to the Pulaski Police Department.

Pulaski Police Department donates $500 worth of clothing to students in need The donation will help students receive jackets if they don’t already have one Published:  Updated:  Tags:  PULASKI, Va. – A small act of kindness can go a long way and the Pulaski County Police Department is well aware of that. This week, the Department donated $500 worth of clothing to Pulaski Elementary School so students in need could receive winter coats. The clothes will also be used for students who have ...