Education
- Virginia Parents Protect their Children from Addictive Social Media
Reclaiming Childhood Task Force established to address youth mental health crisis RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Unveils Budget Amendments to Keep Delivering for Students and Families, Bringing Direct Aid to Education Commitment to More Than $22 Billion Over the Biennium
For Immediate Release: December 13, 2024 Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.
- 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.
- Loudoun County school district offers public survey about renaming nine schools
Deadline to complete survey is Dec. 16.
- 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 them to have no contact with another student who proposed the university offer feminine hygiene products in all restrooms, a suggestion the law students said would compromise their safety and beliefs. […]
- 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 disproportionately affect marginalized students. Northam’s focus was on closing achievement gaps, ensuring that students of all backgrounds had access to high-quality education, and removing barriers th
- 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 declining national rankings. A nationwide search will be undertaken to find the school’s next principal, the Fairfax County School district said. Dr. Ann Bonitatibus is resigning next month, but will remain […]
- 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 available child care options and empower working families across the Commonwealth by ensuring parents have the support they need to thrive in today’s workforce. This historic moment for Virginia families took place […
- Guns and MS-13 Inside Loudoun County Public School System
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 ARRESTED LAST YEAR AFTER THREATENING TO KILL A FELLOW STUDENT AND WAS CAUGHT CARRYING A LOADED GUN. 7NEWS REPORTER NICK MINOCK IS PRESSING LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS […]
- 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 schools as fully accredited. Today’s accreditation certifications are a testament to the failure of Virginia’s current accreditation system to provide parents, educators, and communities timely, accurate and actionable insight
- Glenn Youngkin Announces Consumer News and Business Channel Names Virginia America’s Top State for Business
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia is ranked “America’s Top State for Business” by CNBC.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Commemorates National Hire a Veteran Day in Virginia
Governor reaffirms Virginia’s dedication to serving as a top state for veteran employment RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin commemorated today, July 25, 2024, as National Hire a Veteran Day in Virginia to remind and encourage Virginia employers to reach out and recruit military veterans to fill positions in their companies and organizations.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces August Economic Indicators Signal Continued Labor Market Strength
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced an increase of just over 7,300 more employed Virginians in August, bringing the total to 226,954 more Virginians employed since January 2022.
- Virginia General Fund Revenues Complete Fiscal Year with $5.1 Billion in Excess Resources
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia’s general fund revenues ended fiscal year 2023 $3.0 billion over the official revenue forecast, generating $5.1 billion in excess resources for the year.
- George Mason University Joins All Other Virginia Public Colleges to Freeze Tuition for In-State Students
For Immediate Release: September 29, 2022 Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.
- 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 res