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A lack of security protocols, metal detectors that were either missing or not detecting metal, a guidance counselor who failed to communicate safety issues, and a principal, Huguenot High’s Robert Gilstrap, who was “checked out” and would leave for a position with the Virginia Department of Education two months after the shooting, are all worthy scapegoats. Improving security protocols, however, won’t solve the systemic dysfunction at Richmond Public Schools.

Remote school was devastating for many students. In Richmond, Virginia, a plan to switch to a year-round calendar brought promise and pushback.

Disastrous test scores increasingly show how steep a toll the COVID-19 era exacted on students, particularly minorities. Schools are grappling with how to catch up, and the experience of one city shows how intractable the obstacles are.

In a strongly worded email, Michelle Hudacsko blamed school board members for creating a "hostile" and "toxic" work environment which she said is a disservice to the Richmond Schools community.

Superintendent for Richmond Public Schools (RPS), Jason Kamras, said the district is stretched "very, very thin" on the heels of another high-ranking administration official's resignation.

The Chief Academic Officer of Richmond Public Schools has resigned from her leadership position. Dr. Tracy Epp's resignation was confirmed by two Richmond School Board members.

Tracy Epps has been missing since March 3.

Tracy Epps has been missing since March 3.

Crime Insider sources said that video surveillance from Tracy Epps' hotel gave detectives evidence that raised questions about her well-being.

The investigation into a deadly officer-involved shooting in Richmond has now also become a missing person's case.