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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Crash near Reagan sparks debate over air traffic risks and airport expansion

The deadly mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., has reignited concerns over air traffic congestion and safety risks at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, a tightly packed aviation hub that shares airspace with military and government flights.

Education

It’s time for Virginia legislators to pay more than lip service to social media protections for kids

Last year, the U.S. Surgeon General released a bone-chilling warning on the impact of social media platforms on minors, calling on Congress to issue tobacco-like warning labels. This was followed in Virginia by an executive order from Gov. Glenn Youngkin directing health and education officials to establish guidance for a “phone-free education” in Virginia.

Feds approve Republican amendments to Virginia’s K-12 accountability and support plan

The board, supported by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration, made the changes after its members said data from Virginia’s existing accountability system wasn’t clearly delineated when determining the quality of schools or student learning outcomes.

Governor Youngkin seeks additional $290 million boost for school construction

Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday announced that he is asking the legislature for an additional $290 million to support school construction and modernization efforts across Virginia.

Christian Law students sue George Mason after objecting to a proposal to put tampons in male bathrooms

Two law students in Northern Virginia are challenging George Mason University for allegedly violating their First and 14th Amendment rights, after the school ordered...

Editorial: Why ending AP and Honors classes would be a grave mistake for education

In Virginia, the EdEquityVA initiative, launched under Democrat Governor Ralph Northam’s administration, aimed to create a more equitable public school system by addressing systemic inequities that...

Thomas Jefferson High School principal resigns amid declining national rank, merit scholarship scandal

The principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria is stepping down after seven years amid concerns about the school’s...

Legislation Supporting Building Blocks for Virginia Families, Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin

RICHMOND, VA – Yesterday, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed ten bipartisan bills, marking a pivotal milestone for Building Blocks for Virginia Families, an initiative designed to expand...

Guns and MS-13 Inside Loudoun County Public School System

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vu0YbfWsf8 00:00:05 >>> A STUDENT WHO ALLEGEDLY HAS TIES TO MS-13 IS ATTENDING A LOUDOUN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL. AND ACCORDING TO SOURCES THE STUDENT WAS...

Virginia New School Performance and Support Framework and Accreditation Results

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the Virginia Department of Education has released the 2024 accreditation results which classify 85.4% of Virginia...

Virginia Releases Education Report Finding Sliding Education Performance and Lowered Standards in Virginia

Today Governor Glenn Youngkin received the Department of Education’s report “Our Commitment to Virginians: High Expectations and Excellence for All Students.” The education report builds upon Governor Youngkin’s direction in Executive Order One issued on his first day in office. The Governor affirmed his guiding principles to address troubling data trends and outlined policy recommendations to restore excellence in education in Virginia. 

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