Virginia lawmakers fumble bill to curb high school sports recruitment – WTOP News

Legislation aimed at cracking down on high school athletic recruitment tactics in Virginia — specifically barring officials from using the “homeless” designation to lure student athletes — hit a roadblock Tuesday, failing to advance at the session’s midpoint. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury.  Legislation aimed at cracking down on high school…

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Fairfax Co. schools superintendent Reid apologizes for the handling of Hayfield football scandal – WTOP News

At a contentious meeting Thursday night, dozens of parents lined up to express frustration over a student athlete recruitment scandal involving an Alexandria high school. At the meeting, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid apologized for the confusing way in which she and the board handled the situation. Dozens of parents lined up…

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