Sandston Elementary receives national honor for serving its homeless and economically disadvantaged population
When Kim Powell became the principal of Sandston Elementary, the school was only partially accredited because too many kids were falling behind in reading and math. She was determined to keep her finger on the pulse of what could be causing her students to struggle. Sheâll be the first to admit that she didnât understand much about the circumstances of the students attending her school, where about six out of 10 students are economically disadvantaged. After a lot of hard work, dedication and insight, the school has been fully accredited since 2017, and Powell has led Sandston Eleme...
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