School boards and the officials that report to them are rolling up their sleeves in preparation for battles and tough decisions. The state budget, passed on Sunday, included $253 million in cuts to public education. School districts now must decide where those cuts will be felt.

Read more about how local districts are handling the pinch....

Education budget: some ease despite cuts  (The Virginian-Pilot)

School funding formula benefits Northern Virginia but not other areas (The Washington Post)

Local school districts will see $79 million less from the state in 2011 (The Daily Press)

Roanoke schools may cut 146 positions (The Roanoke Times)

Franklin Co. to discuss school budget (The Roanoke Times)

Budget cuts assessed (Martinsville Bulletin)

What impact will the new state budget have on local schools? (The Lynchburg News & Advance)

Plans pit Gladys school closure against employee pay cut (The Lynchburg News & Advance)

Some layoffs likely for Amherst schools (The Lynchburg News & Advance)

State education aid figures unclear (The Staunton News Leader)