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- Washington County Sets April Special Election on School Sales Tax Amid Holston Merger Fears
Supervisors vote 5-2 for an April 6 referendum after a packed hearing; superintendent cites $200 million facilities needs while Damascus residents link the tax to Holston High consolidation fears.
- 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.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates the Opening of Two New Lab Schools, 15 Now Serving Students Across Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin recognized two lab schools yesterday, the Isle Maritime Trades Academy (IMTA) and the Maritime Engineering and Environmental Studies Academy (MEESA), for their work in advancing the Commonwealth’s maritime industry workforce.
- Youngkin’s education board moves to toughen proficiency standards
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.
- Ghazala Hashmi Has Long History of Smearing Her State’s Voters As Racist and Fascist
Whether you’re a parent who objects to sexually explicit books being shown in your kids’ classrooms, an opponent of discriminatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, or a rank-and-file Virginian, your state’s Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor thinks you’re a bigot.
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
- 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 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.