Education
- Abigail Spanberger Refuses to Condemn Antisemitism From the Democrat Party Leadership — It’s Not the First Time
RICHMOND, VA — In what is becoming an alarming pattern, Abigail Spanberger refuses to condemn radical antisemitism in the Democrat Party. This time, Spanberger refused to address antisemitic social media posts by state Del. Sam Rasoul, a Roanoke Democrat who heads the House Education Committee. Rasoul called Zionism “evil” and “a supremacist ideology created […]
- Loudoun County Public School Board Hiding Behind Closed Doors When It Comes to Trans Issue
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) adopted Policy 8040, Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) adopted Policy 8040, RIGHTS OF TRANSGENDER AND GENDER-EXPANSIVE STUDENTS, on August 11, 2021, with the stated goal of ensuring transgender and gender-expansive students are treated fairly. But as with many policies aimed at protecting a specific group, critics argue it risks infringing on […]
- Trump makes surprise phone call to SC Republicans at fundraising dinner headlined by Youngkin
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks to 770 attendees at SC GOP’s annual Silver Elephant fundraiser gala in Columbia Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. (Photo by Jessica Holdman/SC Daily Gazette) COLUMBIA — South Carolina Republicans attending the party’s annual fundraiser received a surprise phone call Saturday night from a previous keynote speaker — President Donald Trump. U.S. […]
- Addiction treatment as an economic development strategy? Dickenson County, ravaged by substance abuse and overdose deaths, says yes
Developer Greg May was pulling out of the parking lot of a barbecue lunch he throws every year in Dickenson County when he heard a commotion and saw a large man running toward him, waving his arms and yelling. May stopped and rolled down the window. “Are you Greg May?” the man asked, and May […]
- Headlines from across the state: Youngkin directs National Guard to help with immigration enforcement; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall: Politics: Amtrak Virginia ridership increased exponentially this year. But is future growth in jeopardy? — Virginia Mercury. (See Cardinal’s previous report on how ridership on the Roanoke route increased faster than any other Virginia […]
- McAuliff running for HD 30 doesn’t fit the mold we need
As a proud Virginian I feel compelled to voice my concerns about John McAuliff’s candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates. At a time our Commonwealth continues to face pressing challenges—from crime to burdensome taxes—we need steadfast principled leadership that offers proven solutions. McAuliff simply does not fit that mold. First and foremost, his policy […]
- Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones puts children in danger of sexual abuse
Jay Jones, the Virginia Democrat candidate for Attorney General, took a stand in public against protecting children who are vulnerable. Jones, as a Virginia Delegate for 2020, voted against some mandatory reporting laws pertaining to sex crimes committed against minors. Jones voted for House bill 257, which removed the requirement that school principals report misdemeanor crime to law enforcement.
- Education Department tells Fairfax County School Board to rescind transgender-inclusive policies
Fairfax County Public Schools and other Northern Virginia school districts are being pressured by the U.S. Department of Education to reverse their policies that support transgender children.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces U.S. Department of Education Action on Title IX Violations in Northern Virginia School Divisions
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) determined that the gender policies of five school divisions in Northern Virginia – Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Arlington County, Prince William County and the City of Alexandria – violate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The school […]
- Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Virginia Veterans Network Tops 30,000 Registered Users
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that the Virginia Veterans Network (VVN), a resource built by veterans for veterans, has reached 30,000 registered users across the Commonwealth.
- Arlington Public Schools is Violating Title 9, discriminating against boys and girls in the public schools
Arlington Public Schools is discriminating against Boys and Girls in our Public School System.
- Virginia lawmakers, health officials brace for Medicaid changes
As Virginia lawmakers heard from state health officials Wednesday about potential effects of federal healthcare funding changes approved by Congress earlier this month, it became clear to Del. Cia Price, D-Newport News: “we at this time do not have a true sense of what we’re up against.”
- Who Stands With Our Children?
Conservatives recently celebrated, and rightfully so, as The University of Pennsylvania was forced to apologize for their role in elevating transgender swimmers over biological females. In February of 2025, Virginia conservatives celebrated as the Virginia High School League (VHSL) reversed their policy of allowing transgender female athletes (biological males) to compete directly with biologica
- Virginia takes steps to bring advanced nuclear reactor to Wise County
As Virginia wrestles with high energy demands and deadlines to switch to zero-carbon emission energy production, Gov. Glenn Youngkin last week announced funding to take the first steps towards building an advanced nuclear reactor in the southwest region of the state.
- Public school enrollment continues to fall, including in Virginia
Across the country, public school enrollment has failed to rebound to pre-pandemic levels — and data suggests the decline is far from over. According to projections from the National Center for Education Statistics, public K-12 enrollment peaked at 50.8 million students in autumn 2019, but is expected to fall by nearly 4 million students to 46.9 million […]
- The One Big Beautiful Bill is now law
Here’s what it means for you. Tax Provisions Significant Funding Provisions Significant Savings New Medicare Work Requirements Significant Benefits for America Economic Growth Potential: The tax cuts and business incentives are intended to stimulate economic growth, potentially increasing taxpayer income and reducing unemployment.
- Virginia doesn’t have statewide data center regulations. Localities are making their own rules.
Virginia is home to over a third of the data centers worldwide. These energy hungry facilities have brought business to the commonwealth, but communities are seeing the impact of the electricity and water usage hit their utility bills. Now, many localities are debating how to balance the opportunities and challenges data centers present, and grappling with how to regulate them.
- They Want Our Children
On July 23, 2021, then democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe made one of the biggest political blunders in Virginia political history. Mr. McAuliffe stated, “I don’t think parents should be telling schools what they should teach.” In a subsequent interview he expanded on his statement saying “we have a Board of Education working with local school […]
- Virginia lieutenant governor race questionnaire: John Reid
I have spent my entire professional and private life at the intersection of politics and policies. Reid: My entire professional and personal life has been at the cross-section of politics and policy.
- Loudoun County Failing to Equip Students for their Future
Five years ago, Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) lowered academic requirements in response to the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), signed into law by President Obama in 2015. These changes have had lasting consequences for both high and low performing graduates. In response to ESSA, LCPS lowered graduation requirements including reducing the number of Standard of Learning […]
- Va. education department plans to launch Office of Excellence and Best Practices
The Virginia Department of Education is preparing to launch a new Office of Excellence and Best Practices by hiring an executive director who will be responsible for fostering innovation, highlighting high-performing schools, and directing resources toward initiatives with a proven track record of improving student outcomes.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Delta Star Inc. Expands Lynchburg Manufacturing Facility
For Immediate Release: April 17, 2025 Contacts: Office of the Governor:Peter Finocchio, Peter.
- A Loudoun County Teen Spoke Up About Locker Room Privacy. Now He’s Under Title IX Investigation.
A father of a 15-year-old Stone Bridge High School student has been notified by Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) that his son is under formal Title IX investigation for alleged sexual harassment. The basis of the inquiry? A March incident—reported two months later on May 5—where the student, along with two male friends, expressed discomfort about sharing […]
- Virginia Republicans Champion School Choice, Stymied by Democratic Legislature
RICHMOND, Va. — In the 2024 and 2025 Virginia legislative sessions, Republican lawmakers, backed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, have vigorously pursued an agenda to expand school choice and charter schools, aiming to empower parents and address educational disparities. However, these efforts have been consistently thwarted by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly, preventing key bills from reach
- School Boards Are Failing Our Students, and Absenteeism Is Just the Symptom
In Loudoun County and across Virginia, public schools are scrambling to address chronic absenteeism—not because it suddenly became an urgent educational concern, but because state funding is possibly threatened. When Governor Glenn Youngkin linked absenteeism rates to school performance metrics in the 2023–24 academic year, school systems quickly responded—not with improved discipline or engageme
- Staff Cuts, Union Raises as Fairfax County Public Schools scrambles to balance budget
Fairfax County Public Schools staff will receive most, but not all, of their planned salary increases under a revised fiscal year 2026 budget proposal shared last week by Superintendent Michelle Reid.
- Students’ privacy is violated by virtue signaling
The Loudoun County Public School Board has once again prioritized political posturing over student privacy. Under LCPS Policy 8040, students may use restrooms and locker rooms based on gender identity rather than biological sex.
- Loudoun County Public Schools won’t sign federal anti-discrimination certification forms. Here’s why.
All of Virginia’s educational divisions, except two, have signed Title VI certifications pledging their commitment to treating all students equally regardless of their race, following a mandate by the state education department that builds on President Donald Trump administration’s campaign to demolish diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in federally-funded agencies.
- Loudoun County School Board Approves School Renamings, Sparking Debate Over $1.2 Million Taxpayer Cost defended by Melinda Mansfield
The Loudoun County School Board has ignited controversy with its recent decision to rename several schools, a move estimated to cost taxpayers between $1.1 million and $1.25 million. The initiative, aimed at addressing historical ties to slavery and the Confederacy, has drawn both support and sharp criticism, particularly over its financial impact and priorities amidst […]
- Rappahannock Tribe acquires nearly 1,000 acres along its namesake river
On Wednesday, the Rappahannock Tribe acquired the largest amount of its ancestral lands to date with the transfer of nearly 1,000 acres from The Conservation Fund, to be preserved in perpetuity under easement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Virginia Board of Historic Resources.
- Suhas Subramanyam, blasts data centers while raking in the cash from tech companies that own them
He talks tough about big tech, but he’s betting on their servers.
- Cybersecurity Pro Junaid Khan Jumps Into Virginia House Race, District 27
Laser‑Focused on Families, Economic Growth, Community Safety and Delivering Results‑Driven Governance.
- Virginia schools face federal scrutiny over parental rights laws
The U.S. Department of Education is putting Virginia schools on notice, warning they could lose federal funding and face further investigation if they fail to comply with parental rights laws.
- Virginia Bans Artificial Dyes from our Food, Governor Glenn Youngkin
Governor Glenn Youngkin participates in a bill signing ceremony at the Patrick Henry Building,
- Virginia community colleges end diversity, equity and inclusion practices
Virginia’s 23 community colleges will be required to ensure all of their programs and practices comply with federal regulations to ensure everyone is treated fairly and equally, ending policies that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. The decision by the Virginia Community College System’s State Board is in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order to […]
- Virginia is Ready to close education department as governor touts readiness
With the federal government attempting to shut down the Department of Education, Virginia is now considering how the move will impact operations in the commonwealth.
- Ommair Butt running for House of Delegates District 26
PRESS RELEASE from Ommair for VirginiaLoudoun County, Virginia – Ommair Butt, Republican candidate for Virginia State Delegate in the 26th District of Loudoun County, is committed to preserving the core values that make Loudoun a thriving and prosperous community. Focused on fiscal responsibility, economic growth, education reform, and public safety, Ommair aims to ensure Loudoun remains […]
- Scott Pio Declares Candidacy for Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia
Scott Pio, a dedicated family man and seasoned political organizer, today announced his candidacy for Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV).
- Not In The Picture
Our lives today are captured in pictures and videos. Quite often the larger story is the people who are not in the picture, the ones in the shadows, ignored by the spotlight. In the above picture, on the left, is an average Maine high school pole vaulter named John Rydzewski. Two years ago, John placed fifth […]
- Limiting children’s social media access: a worthy notion with tremendous practical challenges
Virginia’s General Assembly would be doing our future a great service if it could rein in social media addiction for young people, the inspiration behind legislation it has approved and sent to Gov. Glenn Youngkin for his consideration.
- Bill to boost college opportunities for prisoners awaits Youngkin’s action
A bill to boost higher education opportunities for prisoners cleared Virginia’s legislature with bipartisan backing and could soon be signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
- Arlington schools could be closed down if they can’t accommodate more elementary school students
Arlington Public Schools officials have said that they do not plan to close any elementary schools in the near future due to excess capacity.
- United behind Spanberger, Va.’s Democratic Party reminds voters of Republicans’ three-way primary
Monday marked the first day that Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates could deliver their collection of petition signatures to the state’s Board of Elections, which officially puts them on the ballot. With former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger as the Democratic nominee for governor, the Democratic Party of Virginia is reminding voters that Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, once the […]
- Loudoun County Public Schools Allocates $1.2 Million for Admin Building Renovations Amid Crumbling School Infrastructure
A recent decision by Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) to allocate $1.2 million for renovations to the third floor of its administration building has sparked concern among parents, teachers, and community members. The move comes at a time when schools like Guilford Elementary are grappling with severe infrastructure issues, including mold, outdated classrooms, and deteriorating […]
- Governor Youngkin to laid-off federal workers: We’ll hire you
Among the thousands of federal workers who’ve been forced out or taken buyouts in the past month, surely some would be perfect fits for the many vacancies in Pennsylvania’s state government. That, at least, is the thinking of Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro, who recently directed his state to not only offer aid to laid-off constituents, but […]
- Loudoun School Board April Chandler Supports Raisings, Unions and Controversial Toilet Policy
April Chandler, a Democratic-endorsed member of the Loudoun County School Board, has emerged as a key figure in recent votes that have stirred both support and backlash in Virginia’s third-largest school district.
- Park View High School teacher arrested for intoxication
Loudoun County, VA (February 10, 2025): The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has charged Travis Jones, a teacher at Park View High School in Sterling, with Drunk in Public while at school on February 7, 2025.
- 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.
- Evaporative Technologies Company to Expand in Virginia
For Immediate Release: June 18, 2024 Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.