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Here are the candidates running for Virginia Beach School Board in 2024
- October 4, 2024
- 13 News Now
I’m the candidate focused on education; that is my sole purpose here. I’m not interested in another political seat. I’m not interested in politics.
Meet the candidates for Virginia Beach School Board
- October 4, 2024
- 13 News Now
13News Now's Marta Berglund introduces us to the candidates running for school board positions for Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach School Board approves resolution recognizing LGBTQIA+ History Month
- September 24, 2024
- WTKR
"...by ignoring and excluding LGBTQ+ education you are excluding LGBTQ+ children in our own schools."
Melinda Sits Down with Conrad to Talk School Board
- July 17, 2024
- SchezzWho?
"In Virginia Beach, Melinda Rogers tries to take the first race for the 5th School Board District. She joins SchezzWho? and discuses with Conrad why she's the choice."
Virginia Beach Democrats announce endorsements for mayor, school board seats
- June 29, 2024
- 13 News Now
"These outstanding leaders have demonstrated their commitment to our community and align with the values and vision of the Virginia Beach Democratic Committee."
Meet the Rogers Family of Princess Anne Woods
- May 12, 2024
- Back Bay Living
"Josh and Melinda's love story began in the digital world before blossoming into a beautiful journey that led them to Lodi, New York, where they said, "I do" at an inn overlooking Seneca Lake, one of the Finger Lakes. Since their wedding on October 3, 2008, they've embraced each day of their 15-year marriage with unwavering love and commitment. This now family of 5 includes Alex (17), Lilly (15), and Jacob (12), who, like their parents, share a love of music. Like any band, each member plays their unique part in this family. Meet the Rogers family of Princess Anne Woods."
Downsizing of VB music courses caused by enrollment issues
- March 03, 2024
- WAVY Norfolk
"I will not stop advocating for fine arts in this division, I will not stop advocating for children to have access to the classes that they deserve to have.”- Melinda Rogers
The Arts are Academic
- February 29, 2024
- 13 News Now
“Music is academic, the arts are academic and we want to make sure that those classes are available to every student." - Melinda Rogers
VB Parents Concerned Amid Music Program Cuts
- February 27, 2024
- Wavy 10
"Rogers told 10 On Your Side these classes are not just teaching kids about art and culture — they also give them real opportunities for their future.”
How Virginia Beach students, families are navigating new transgender student policies
- November 28, 2023
- Virginia Pilot
"Melinda Rogers, who has three children in Virginia Beach schools, said she understood the intent of the policies was to keep parents as the decisionmakers in their children’s lives, and she decided she wanted her children to have a choice."
