Students in Virginia Beach are now on spring break, but when they return April 13 they will face a longer school day.
Beginning that day, 10 minutes will be added to each school day through June 8 to make up for a planned closure April 21 for a special election. The change has drawn criticism from teachers and parents who say it creates scheduling challenges and added stress late in the school year.
Robin Gardner with the Virginia Beach Education Association said she has heard concerns from families and staff across the division…