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Reid School’s Success Amid Aging Buildings | Richmond News
G.H. Reid Elementary is crushing it academically—with big jumps in literacy and math, especially in its dual-language program—but the building’s 70 years old and crumbling, forcing students to learn in trailers and outdoors. This isn’t just Reid’s problem; South Richmond schools are all struggling with overcrowding. School leaders are pushing a one percent sales tax hike this November to fund a potential billion-dollar renovation push, promising new classrooms and modern facilities. If approved, the tax could bring in $40–50 million annually—with sweeteners like reduced meals and real estate…
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