RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: The Virginia Department of Education today announced the awarding of $12 million in School Security Equipment Grants to 96 school divisions and 472 schools to help protect students, faculty and staff, and visitors. "The equipment purchased with these grants will help ensure the safety of all students and staff in Virginia's public schools," said Superintendent of Public Instruction Lisa Coon  more