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Virginia community college enrollment down as career, technical education signups increase

The number of students registering for dual enrollment and career and technical education continues to grow in the commonwealth, but simultaneously, student enrollment at Virginia’s community colleges has declined by 7% over nearly a 10-year period, creating a financial strain on the system and negatively impacting smaller colleges, state researchers revealed Monday. 

Watershed mapping project shows rapid loss of forests, offers new view of Va.’s changing landscapes

Approximately 60% of Virginia is located inside the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and those communities now have access to an updated map that shows precisely how their landscapes are changing over time. 

Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates the Opening of Two New Lab Schools, 15 Now Serving Students Across Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin recognized two lab schools yesterday, the Isle Maritime Trades Academy (IMTA) and the Maritime Engineering and Environmental Studies Academy (MEESA), for their work in advancing the Commonwealth’s maritime industry workforce.

Youngkin’s education board moves to toughen proficiency standards

Virginia students will soon face tougher academic expectations. Nearly a month after school leaders demanded greater transparency, the State Board of Education voted Thursday to support raising the benchmarks — or cut scores — for math and English, setting off a debate over how the changes will affect classrooms.

Southwest Virginia lands $11M boost to reclaim abandoned coal mines

Southwest Virginia has been making strides to bring new life to abandoned mine sites. Millions of dollars have been invested in the region to plug the old coal mines, restore the land, and repurpose the space for economic development.

GOP state Sen. Reeves launches 2026 US Senate bid, aims to unseat Warner

Virginia state Sen. Bryce Reeves, R-Spotsylvania, launched his campaign Wednesday for the U.S. Senate, setting up a high-stakes 2026 challenge to three-term Democratic Sen. Mark Warner.

WATCH: Abigail Spanberger, Asked Whether Boys Should Play in Girls’ Sports, Instead Rants About ‘Costs’

Abigail Spanberger was asked a yes or no question: Does she support biological boys playing in girls’ sports and using girls’ bathrooms? Instead, the...

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