Education Policy
- Loudoun Board Member Seeks Full SEAC Review Time on Draft Policy
Amy Riccardi urges return of a draft policy to committee after a five-day turnaround limited advisory input at the January 28 2026 meeting.
- Franklin City Schools Weigh Digital Tools Against Teacher-Led Lessons
Franklin City School Board reviews screen-time practices and curriculum guides to keep face-to-face instruction central while adopting digital platforms.
- Loudoun County Expands GMU Direct Admission to All Qualifying Seniors
Following a successful pilot at three high schools that raised planned GMU enrollment by 35 percent, Loudoun County Public Schools will open direct admission to every senior earning a 3.25 GPA or higher.
- Virginia Schools Face Funding Strain from Excused Student Absences
Superintendents Association representative Tom Smith details how excused absences reduce attendance-based funding for Virginia public schools during a K-12 Subcommittee discussion.
