Ashley White
Education ReporterAshley White is WHRO’s Education reporter focusing on K-12 and higher education in Hampton Roads. She joined WHRO in 2026 and previously covered education, crime, courts and cops while reporting in Lafayette, Louisiana, and Tallahassee, Florida. She grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, and is a University of Central Florida alumna. When not at work can be found reading with her cats or exploring somewhere new.
You can reach out to Ashley at ashley.white@whro.org or at 757-889-9307.
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The building allows families and children to access everything from early education to therapy. -
The curfew is in effect through the July Fourth weekend and comes as more city leaders across the U.S. grapple with large, and often unruly, gatherings of youth. -
After a lengthy debate, the board approved a policy that prohibits pre-K and kindergarten students from using Chromebooks in class and allows limited access for first graders. -
As more research appears to connect negative outcomes with increased screen time, the board is considering eliminating classroom Chromebook use until second grade. -
The Virginia Department of Health is asking families to take the safe swimming pledge this summer to prevent drownings, especially among children under 5 years old. -
The judge dismissed the charges against Ebony Parker, who was facing eight counts of felony child neglect, after Virginia prosecutors claimed she failed to act on reports that a 6-year-old had a gun that he later used to shoot his teacher. -
A newly signed bill will enter the state into the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, allowing teachers licensed in member states to obtain an equivalent license in the Commonwealth.
