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- 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.
- DOJ report says 2021 school-board memo grew out of White House pressure, with Loudoun case at its center
A 273-page Justice Department report concludes former AG Merrick Garland's 2021 school-board memo grew out of White House pressure and internal objections, and it opens with a Loudoun County case.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Legislation to force Virginia traffic camera fine payments will make ‘nightmarish’ court workloads
Signs in front of Granby High School in Norfolk, Va. warn motorists they may get a ticket if they're caught speeding by a camera.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Spanberger taps Daniel Young to lead government watchdog office
Daniel Young, a former federal prosecutor, has been appointed Virginia’s next state inspector general by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
- 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 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.
- Mother-Daughter Duo Graduates Together
Mother-Daughter Duo Graduates Together After more than twenty years at Daikin Applied Americas, Army veteran Rachel Sicheri decided she wanted to earn a degree to help advance her career.
- We must solve Virginia’s other health care workforce crisis: A lack of educators
America’s health care workforce shortage is a known crisis: Over 85% of health care facilities lack adequate staff.
- Higher Standards of Learning Cut Scores Coming, but Not This Year, Virginia Board Says
Virginia Board of Education Members listening to Superintendent Emily Anne Gullickson at the board’s business meeting on Nov. 13, 2025.
- More Than a Dozen Southwest and Southside Schools Win State Construction Grants
The Board of Education approved more than $132 million for 34 projects statewide, including 16 in Southwest and Southside.
- Roanoke City Schools Cut 148 Jobs After Budget Shortfall
The division eliminated 64 teaching posts and began the year with 127 vacancies while closing a $14 million gap.
- School Construction Sales Tax Could Raise About 1.27 Billion Over Three Years
State estimates show revenue if all 47 localities with November referendums approve a dedicated 1 percent sales tax.
- Fairfax Supervisors Restore High School Crossing Guard Funding After Rally
The board unanimously approved about $708,000 and 11 police posts for 10 high schools after parents and students pressed for action.
- State Education Board Clarifies Expanded High School Graduation Course Options
Updates spell out how Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and transfer students can meet diploma requirements this year.
- Fairfax County Proposes Restoring High School Crossing Guard Funding
Staff recommend about $708,000 to bring back 11 crossing-guard posts after student crashes and parent outcry.
- Manassas Shooting Suspect's Criminal History Raises Questions on Bond Decisions
A 16-year-old girl died as an innocent bystander in a shooting at the First Friday event in Old Town Manassas on September 4, 2026.
- Virginia House and Senate Move to Speed Up Career and Technical Education Teachers
Virginia legislators are taking on a major issue to meet the growing demand for skilled workers: the shortage in career and technical education teachers.
- Manassas Shooting Suspect Had Prior Convictions and Pending Charges
Authorities in Manassas have charged 21-year-old Tasheem Rashad Douglas with second-degree murder and related firearm offenses following a shooting on September 4, 2026.
- David Reid House Bill 410 Expands Scholastic Assessment Test Access for High School Students
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia House of Delegates has advanced HB410, a measure requiring school boards to provide high school students with access to the SAT School Day program. The bill passed the House on February 17, 2026, by a wide margin of 88-8, sending it to the Senate where it now awaits consideration in
- Kelly Convirs-Fowler House Bill 189 on Standards of Learning Grade Weight Continued in Senate
RICHMOND, Va. – A bill seeking to eliminate the requirement that Standards of Learning test scores count toward at least 10 percent of final course grades for students in grades seven through 12 faced a significant setback in the Virginia Senate this week. House Bill 189, introduced by Delegate Kelly Convirs-Fowler, passed the House of
- David Reid House Bill 182 on High School History Substitutions Clears Assembly
RICHMOND, Va. — House Bill 182, a measure altering high school graduation requirements by permitting substitutions in history and social studies credits, has successfully navigated the Virginia General Assembly and now awaits action from Governor Abigail Spanberger. The bill, introduced by Delegate David Reid of the 28th District in Loudoun County, seeks to provide students
- Amy Laufer House Bill 85 on Postsecondary Transition Counselors Deferred to 2027
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia House Committee on Education has continued House Bill 85 to the 2027 legislative session, signaling a cautious approach to expanding specialized certification programs for educators supporting students with disabilities in postsecondary transitions.
- Shelly Simonds Bill Mandating Career Coaches in Every Public High School Halts in House Appropriations
RICHMOND, Va. – Legislation aimed at placing a career coach in every public high school across Virginia met its end in the House Appropriations Committee this session.
- Fairfax County Public Schools Requests Restoration of High School Crossing Guards After Reston Incident
Fairfax County Public Schools has requested the return of crossing guards at certain high schools following an incident involving a student at South Lakes High School in Reston. On the morning in question, a 16-year-old student walking to class was hit by a car.
- Spotsylvania County School Board Maintains Stance Against Drug Testing Requirement
The Spotsylvania County School Board held a vote on a proposal to mandate drug testing for teachers and school staff who work directly with children. The board ultimately decided against adopting the requirement during this session. This marks the second occasion in which the measure failed to gain approval. Lorita Daniels changed her vote from […]
- Loudoun County School Board Holds Meeting on Proposed Transmission Lines
The Loudoun County School Board convened a special meeting at Rock Ridge High School to receive input from residents regarding Dominion Energy’s proposed high-voltage transmission lines. The project aims to support data center operations in the region by connecting substations with new infrastructure spanning approximately nine miles. Attendees voiced specific worries about the routes crossing […]
- More states ban child marriage, including Virginia, though it’s still legal in most of the United States
After authorities rescued 16 children last month who had been confined to a single room in a home in rural Ohio, attention turned to their mother, who had been 15 and pregnant when she married their father. The child endangerment case has recharged a national conversation around child marriage, which is defined by the United […]
- Virginia school board to appeal federal court order to remove Confederate school names
After more than two hours in the second of two closed sessions, the Shenandoah County School Board voted unanimously 6-0 Thursday night to appeal a federal court’s order for the district to remove Confederate names from schools in the county. It may cost millions in taxpayer dollars to contest the decision. Judge: Shenandoah School Board […]
- School Boundary Proposal Sparks Questions on Programming Access
During a Fairfax County school board meeting a member raised questions about planned boundary changes. The exchange focused on how these adjustments might influence student access to various programs. Officials presented data on student movements between schools as part of the review process. The discussion included details on enrollment shifts. Figures showed 717 students potentially […]
- Black lung cases surging again in Southwest Virginia, Appalachia; miners blame blocked regulations
With new research showing that black lung disease among Appalachian coal miners has reached an almost 50-year high, advocates are demanding federal regulations be enforced. The data published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine is also part of a peer-reviewed research letter from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health […]
- Fairfax County School Board Discusses School Capacity Data Concerns
Fairfax County School Board member Ricardy Anderson spoke at a board meeting about the use of outdated data in school capacity planning efforts. She referenced Oakton High School’s enrollment of 2,700 students and noted that the numbers do not indicate balanced conditions. Anderson further mentioned that the recommended size for schools stands around 2,800 students. […]
- Fairfax School Board Discusses Centerville High Renovation Timeline
During a Fairfax County School Board meeting Melanie Meren sought clarification on the status of the Centerville High School renovation project. She referenced a directive from the eighteenth that did not include a specific completion date. Six months have passed since that action according to her comments in the discussion. The project has been identified […]
- Loudoun County Adopts $5.4 Billion Budget with Major Funding Increase for Public Schools
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors recently approved a comprehensive fiscal year 2027 budget totaling over five billion dollars. This expansive financial plan features a significant increase in department spending, most notably through fully funding a requested increase for the local public school system. During an April business meeting, officials voted unanimously to adopt the […]
- Fairfax County School Board Reviews Transportation Plan for Skyview High
Fairfax County School Board member Mateo Dunne addressed a proposed transportation plan during a recent meeting focused on the new Skyview High School. The plan features a phase-in structure for bus services that has drawn attention for its complexity. Dunne presented observations on how the approach might affect students living inside the designated boundaries. The […]
- Goochland residents rebuff data center developer Tract ahead of permit application
On Thursday evening, dozens of Goochland residents donned red t-shirts and held signs that spelled out their displeasure with the idea of multiple data centers being built in the county’s technology overlay district that butts up against Mosaic, a 55+ neighborhood that hosts over 500 homes. “We want to make sure that everyone understands that […]
- Fairfax County Implements Food and Beverage Tax to Balance FY2027 Budget Amid Revenue Shifts
Fairfax County officials have finalized a complex fiscal plan for the upcoming year, balancing a total budget estimated between $5.7 billion and $5.9 billion. The financial strategy relies heavily on a newly implemented four percent food and beverage tax designed to offset broader revenue shortfalls. This targeted tax revenue has allowed local leaders to implement […]
- Loudoun County Public Schools Announces New High School Sports and Staffing Updates
Loudoun County Public Schools is moving forward with expansions to its high school sports programs by introducing flag football, wrestling, and volleyball. These additions are intended to broaden participation options for students across the district. The Loudoun County School Board is involved in these decisions as part of routine educational planning. Details on New Sports […]
- Prince William County Schools Announce $2.9 Billion Budget Featuring Major Technology and Robotics Investments
The Prince William County Public Schools system is set to advance its technological capabilities through a newly proposed $2.9 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This substantial financial plan includes significant allocations for state-of-the-art robotics centers and immersive learning technologies aimed at modernizing the educational experience. The comprehensive funding package also i
- Wakefield Students Propose Pickleball League for Arlington Public Schools
Students from Wakefield High School are seeking to establish an official pickleball league within Arlington Public Schools. Coach PJ Park delivered their proposal during public comment at an Arlington County School Board meeting. The plan centers on a resource-neutral intramural pilot that utilizes existing facilities and participation levels. Details of the Student Proposal The initiative […]
- Fairfax County Directs Over $3 Billion to Public Schools in Proposed Budget
Fairfax County officials have introduced a $5.9 billion budget that directs a historic amount of funding toward the public school system. Fairfax County Public Schools will receive $3.05 billion under the proposed spending plan, which accounts for more than half of the entire county budget. The allocation represents a 51.2 percent share of the general […]
- Record $1.1 Billion Transfer Approved for Prince William County Schools in FY2027 Budget
The Prince William County government has officially advanced a record-breaking $1.1 billion funding transfer to the local public school system for the upcoming fiscal year. This unprecedented financial commitment represents a 12.5 percent increase in department spending, adding $123.5 million over the previous year’s adopted budget. The massive allocation is driven by a longstanding revenue-sharin
- Prince William County Schools Proposes $2.94 Billion Budget with Major Investments in Robotics and Virtual Reality
The Prince William County Public Schools system is charting a new technological course for its students with the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Superintendent LaTanya McDade recently introduced a $2.94 billion funding plan that heavily emphasizes advanced classroom technologies and specialized learning centers. This comprehensive financial blueprint outlines significant investments in augmented
- Fairfax County School Board Discusses Centreville High School Renovation Plans
Fairfax County School Board member Sandy Anderson has advocated for progress on the renovation and expansion of Centreville High School. The focus is on advancing an agreement that determines the total scope and capacity for the project. This step is intended to address facility requirements in the local school system. Details of the Discussion During […]