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

In Loudoun County and across Virginia, public...

Goochland County approves tech overlay district after hours of resident backlash

Goochland County, home to just over 28,000 residents and more than two hours south of Northern Virginia’s “Data Center Alley,” is the latest locality to face intense community pushback over plans to lure data center development to the area.

Virginia Senate Republicans Call Out Democrats for Attack on Right To Work

RICHMOND, VA – Democrats spent all year promising...

Loudoun County School Board

Controversy Erupts as Loudoun School Board Vice Chair Anne Donohue Pushes Restrictive Changes to...

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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.

The Political Pendulum Swung Left

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The political pendulum swings back and forth and Tuesday it swung hard infavor of the Democrat party. Democrats swept all three top spots inVirginia,...

Loudoun County neighbors fight proposed Dominion transmission lines for Data Center Alley

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As the demand to pump power to energy-thirsty data centers concentrated in Northern Virginia swells, a debate about where to put  towering high-powered transmission lines in populated areas has put one Loudoun County community on the defensive.

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces U.S. Department of Education Action on Title IX Violations in...

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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...

Students’ privacy is violated by virtue signaling

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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.

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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...

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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...

Loudoun County Public Schools Allocates $1.2 Million for Admin Building Renovations Amid Crumbling School...

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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...

Loudoun School Board April Chandler Supports Raisings, Unions and Controversial Toilet Policy

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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.

Loudoun County Republican Committee Supports School Board Candidates with $3,500 Contributions

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The Loudoun County Republican Committee (LCRC) is proud to announce its unwavering support for local education by providing $3,500 in campaign contributions to each school board candidate in February 2025.
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Records Show Protests Led to Policy Changes at Va. Colleges

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Records show policy campus demonstration discussions at VCU, attorney general involvement This year, several demonstrations by university students in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict led...

Loudoun County School Board member defends turning off cameras during public comment sessions

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Arben Istrefi, Sterling district school board member, defends the board's decision to turn cameras off during public comment sessions.

Loudoun County school district offers public survey about renaming nine schools

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Deadline to complete survey is Dec. 16.

School board holds Nov. 26 private meeting concerning altercation

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A Loudoun County School Board tonight has an agenda item on it for reviewing the behavior of an elected official. Deana Griffiths said she has been harassed by Heather Gottlieb for months.

Loudoun County School Board member serves as election official, purportedly violating state law

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Loudoun County School Board member Anne Donohue allegedly violates state law by serving as election officer Nov. 5.

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