Education Matters returns today at Noon

WHRO | By Barry Graham

Published October 30, 2024 at 10:39 AM EDT

Education Matters, the on-going WHRV series that examines up close the issues facing classroom teachers and educators, returns today with Dr. Herbert Monroe, the newly appointed Superintendent of the Surry County Schools. Dr. Monroe previously served as the Assistant Superintendent with The Caroline County Schools, as well as a high and elementary school Principal in Henrico. What is his vision for the Surry Schools and what are the unique challenges and needs for teachers and students in a rural district versus counterparts in large urban schools? How is the district addressing chronic absenteeism and implementing Governor Youngkin's ALL in VA mandate on learning loss due to the pandemic? We're taking your calls during an engaging conversation on Education Matters. Today at Noon on 89.5fm

Barry Graham

Barry Graham used to arrive at WHRO with a briefcase full of papers and lesson plans. For 32 years he taught US and Virginia Government in the Virginia Beach Public Schools. While teaching was always his first love, radio was a close second. While attending Old Dominion, Barry was program director at WODU, the college radio station. After graduating, he came to WHRO as an overnight announcer. Originally intending to stay on only while completing graduate school, he was soon hooked on Public Radio and today is the senior announcer on WHRV. In 2001, Barry earned his Ph.D in Urban Studies by writing a history of WHRO and analyzing its impact upon local education, policy and cultural arts organizations.

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