Education
- Justice Department report reprints Loudoun lawsuit alleging school officials downplayed 2021 Stone Bridge assault
The DOJ report reprints an October 2025 federal suit alleging Loudoun school officials showed deliberate indifference after a 2021 restroom assault at Stone Bridge High School.
- Attorney General Awards $75,000 to 30 TRIAD Chapters Across the Commonwealth
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Rae Pickett RPickett@oag.
- Loudoun superintendent pushes back after Va. delegate slams LGBTQ+ history acknowledgment
Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Aaron Spence testifies during a June 10, 2026 congressional hearing.
- Virginia lawmakers approve plan to advance new K-12 school funding formula
A cup of pencils sit on top of a classroom desk in a Virginia school.
- Governor Spanberger Announces M.C. Dean Expansion in Caroline County, Creating Nearly 2,000 New Jobs for Virginians
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that M.C. Dean — an innovative power and technology engineering firm — will invest $412.5 million to expand production capabilities at the company’s Modular Mission Critical™ manufacturing campus based in Caroline County.
- Virginia votes Tuesday: Everything you need to know about the 2026 primary elections
Voters on Tuesday will choose nominees for U.S. Senate and congressional races across the commonwealth.
- Data center backlash set to sway midterm elections
An aerial view shows a data center situated near single-family homes in Northern Virginia.
- Virginia Lawmakers Weigh HB290 on Parental School Residency Rules
Humanization Project backs measure to drop misdemeanor charges for parents falsifying addresses while keeping civil penalties intact.
- Virginia considers calls for mandatory school nurses as healthcare gaps persist
A school nurse listens to a young student.
- Virginia teachers balance AI innovation with student creativity amid rising academic pressure
A laptop is open to ChatGPT during an artificial intelligence workshop at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria.
- Governor Spanberger Visits Students & Teachers in Henrico, Discusses Focus on Continuing to Strengthen Virginia Schools
HENRICO, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today visited Glen Lea Elementary School in Henrico County to meet with students and educators
- Governor Spanberger Announces Nearly $1.3 Million in Scholarships & Incentives for Nursing Students
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Spanberger today announced that the Virginia Nursing Workforce Center (VNWC) has awarded nearly $1.3 million in scholarships and incentives to nearly 350 prospective students across the Commonwealth.
- Virginia Releases 2026 School Performance Data Showing Broad Improvements
The Virginia Department of Education issued the Fall 2026 statewide results under the School Performance and Support Framework for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Loudoun County School Board Approves LGBTQ+ History Month Proclamation
Loudoun County Public Schools adopted a proclamation designating October 2026 as LGBTQ+ History Month.
- Governor Spanberger Hosts 1,000 Law Enforcement & Community Leaders for Statewide Summit on Strengthening Emergency Preparedness
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today hosted 1,000 law enforcement, public safety, and community leaders from across Virginia in
- Eastern Shore Community College Launches New Engineering Program for Fall 2026
Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Engineering Program beginning Fall 2026, expanding
- Governor Spanberger Announces School Accountability Results, More Than $26 Million in New Investments for Schools
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the 2026 School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF) results, providing
- Birding and Myth-busting at a State Forest
By Conservation Education Coordinator Ellen Powell In May, DOF fielded a team of six to compete in the annual Virginia Birding Classic.
- William & Mary launches new bioengineering degree
William & Mary is launching new Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in bioengineering in fall 2027 through the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics.
- Virginia School Board Weighs $300,000 Amendment for First-Grade Device Carts
A school board member proposes using unspent funds for device storage carts while examining technology use among young learners in the FY27 budget.
- Virginia students make gains in reading, math as schools push toward pre-pandemic levels
Students in a classroom.
- W&M researcher leads study on students’ literacy outcomes under Virginia Literacy Act
Elizabeth Talbott has been awarded a research grant to conduct a longitudinal study of the Virginia Literacy Act.
- Youth advocates warn higher marijuana fine could deepen racial disparities
Virginia lawmakers are weighing how increased penalties for public marijuana consumption could affect young people as the state prepares to launch legal retail sales in July 2027.
- Fairfax Schools Warn Fiscal 2028 Cuts Could Rival 153 Million Dollar Squeeze of 2026
CFO Leigh Burden cites transfer-share erosion and mid-biennium state aid limits; Superintendent Michelle Reid says the three-year labor deal is at risk as class-size and central-office cut options are modeled.
- Virginia receives $7.2 million grant to expand childcare in Southwest, Southside Virginia
A supporter for early childhood and child care access wears a "gotta have child care" pin in Richmond on Jan. 21, 2026.
- When Virginia’s congressional candidates don’t debate, voters get sound bites instead of substance
Basic civic literacy, which debates and candidate forums promote, is not even an afterthought for many political candidates in Virginia and other states, columnist Jim Spencer writes.
- Norfolk Public Schools Maps Rezoning as Four Elementary Campuses Prepare to Close
Norfolk is briefing families on fall 2027 rezoning for Granby, Lindenwood, P.B. Young, and Tarrallton elementaries, with bus routes still unsettled as consolidations proceed.
- Fairfax County Schools Warn Fiscal Year 2028 May Require Cuts Near $154 Million
Chief Financial Officer Leigh Burden cites a shrinking county transfer share, health care inflation, and biennium state aid as FCPS prepares reduction options.
- Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger Allows Boys to Play in Girls Sports
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's administration withdrew a proposed regulation on July 30, 2026, that would have prevented biological males from participating in female-only athletic teams and entering designated female spaces.
- JLARC Ordered to Study AI Policies Across Virginia’s Colleges and Universities
Laufer legislation tasks the legislature’s watchdog with a model policy covering integrity, privacy, access, transparency and faculty autonomy.
- Loudoun Schools Prepare Artificial Intelligence Classroom Pilot as Device Costs Surge Past 70 Percent
Board members split over Gemini Notebook trials at seven middle and high schools while Chromebook and staff laptop prices jump on chip shortages.
- As student well-being concerns grow, Va. advocates push for stricter school tech guidelines
Virginia parents and educators are urging leaders, including the Board of Education, to reduce excessive classroom screen time by considering a draft policy that prioritizes distraction-free learning, physical books, writing, and face-to-face interaction.
- Tom Gordy Examines $60 Million Renovation Proposal for Prince William County Building
Prince William County Supervisor Tom Gordy has addressed an ongoing discussion regarding a potential $60 million renovation of a local building.
- Virginia House of Delegates Hears Testimony on Massage Therapy Bill and Trafficking Concerns
Testimony delivered to the Virginia House of Delegates examined a proposed bill concerning the massage industry.
- Loudoun County Public Schools Outlines Threat Assessment Enhancements
Loudoun County Public Schools has presented details on plans to introduce a threat assessment coordinator as part of school safety improvements.
- Loudoun County Data Examines Teacher Pay Growth Versus CPI
Loudoun County Public Schools released data comparing teacher average salary growth to Consumer Price Index trends in a recent presentation.
- Teacher of the Year Asks Loudoun Board to Keep Madison's Trust Zones Intact
Colleen Sally tells the Loudoun County School Board that proposed rezoning would displace more than 400 students and 30 staff at the highly ranked Madison's Trust Elementary.
- King George school board settles suit, will allow middle school LGBTQ+ student club
(Illustration by mustafahacalaki/Getty Images) King George County Schools will now allow sixth- to eighth-grade students to form non-curricular clubs, including one supporting LGBTQ+ students, after the school board settled with the families of two students who said the school did not allow them to form the LGBTQ+ club previously, according to a Monday announcement.
- Virginia Outdoors Foundation protected 11,000 new acres and awarded nearly $6 million in grants
From family farms and public parks to expanding the Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve, VOF's work in 2025 added to its portfolio of protected open space for future generations.
- Virginia localities weigh 1% sales tax for school construction as voters decide on expansion
A view from the front entrance of the renovated Gloucester County High School, which opened in September 2025.
- Virginia Western redesigns Information Systems Technology specialization to respond to AI impact and forge new pathway to Radford University bachelor’s degree
Virginia Western has revolutionized a two-year programming degree into the Associate of Applied Science in IST: Data Analytics & Programming Solutions degree.
- Virginia health committee considers mandating licensed nurses in every school
A newly proposed legislative measure would require all school districts in Virginia to employ a licensed nurse in every school.
- The School Choice Programs have SAVED taxpayers up to $45 billion
Democrat legislators use fear tactics to claim that school choice would bankrupt their state.
- Few Va. universities have studied food insecurity among students, though 80% say it’s an issue
Most of Virginia’s public universities and colleges are aware of student food insecurity at their institutions, according to a November survey conducted by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
- Franklin City School Board Examines Textbook Budget Stability
Members of the Franklin City School Board reviewed textbook funding patterns and resource implications during their July meeting.
- Lawmakers Eye Fix for 1% School Construction Sales Tax as 47 Localities Head to Voters
Newport News officials warn the 20-year sunset may not line up with bond issuance; Simonds and Rasoul open to more flexibility.
- Virginia Education Press Needs intense Support
You can forget about any humility you might have expected after the Virginia education media falsely claimed for months that 70+ Virginia
- Virginia House Advances Bill Creating Education Advisory Board for African-American, Asian-American and Indigenous Students
House Bill 814 would establish a new state advisory board focused on African-American, Asian-American and Indigenous education issues in Virginia public schools.
- Virginia education board approves new rules for local student assessments
Students in a classroom.
- Jason Ballard House Bill 103 Seeks to Extend Vital Early Intervention Services for Virginia Infants and Toddlers
A bill introduced by Delegate Jason Ballard would extend Virginia’s Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers for children with disabilities.