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School Boards Are Failing Our Students, and Absenteeism Is Just the Symptom

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Controversy Erupts as Loudoun School Board Vice Chair Anne Donohue Pushes Restrictive Changes to Student Transfer Policies

In a move critics say could exacerbate hardships for families amid ongoing school rezoning efforts, Loudoun County School Board Vice Chair Anne Donohue has proposed sweeping changes to out-of-zone student transfer policies, framing them as necessary to "rein in" what she views as overly permissive practices.

Rein in federal health care program that raises costs for Virginians

Virginians often have to choose between paying high health care expenses and their daily living costs at the gas station and grocery store. As a clinic worker in Tysons Corner I understand how vital it is that patients with chronic illnesses receive the care they require when they need it.

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Youngkin’s education board moves to toughen proficiency standards

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Virginia students will soon face tougher academic expectations. Nearly a month after school leaders demanded greater transparency, the State Board of Education voted Thursday to support raising the benchmarks — or cut scores — for math and English, setting off a debate over how the changes will affect classrooms.

RIP, Charlie Kirk, American Patriot and Friend of Israel

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Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old father of two and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed in broad daylight Wednesday at a Utah Valley University event.

Survey finds gaps in use of top-tier teaching tools across Virginia

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Some Virginia classrooms are embracing top-tier teaching tools — but others are barely touching them. A new statewide survey finds wide disparities in how English and math teachers use high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), underscoring the challenge of lifting student performance.

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