School Board
- Arlington County Adopts $1.7 Billion Budget Amid Calls for Improved Fiscal Timelines
The Arlington County Board officially adopted a $1.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 on April 22, 2026, marking a modest 0.7 percent increase over the previous year.
- Loudoun County Data Examines Teacher Pay Growth Versus CPI
Loudoun County Public Schools released data comparing teacher average salary growth to Consumer Price Index trends in a recent presentation.
- Loudoun County School Board Mourns Student Lost in Vehicle Tragedy
The Loudoun County School Board opened its January 13, 2026 meeting with condolences and a moment of silence after a student was struck and killed by a vehicle near a school.
- 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.
- Henrico Teachers and Parents Confront School Board Over Sweltering Classrooms and HVAC Failures
Educators describe 85-degree rooms and year-long neglect as parents demand a public daily repair audit; Teacher of the Year ties facilities failures to broader safety and support gaps.
- Virginia health committee considers mandating licensed nurses in every school
A newly proposed legislative measure would require all school districts in Virginia to employ a licensed nurse in every school.
- Governor Spanberger Announces $23 Million in Grants for Community Development Across the Commonwealth
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced $22.7 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) that will fund 17 community projects across Virginia.
- Franklin City School Board Examines Textbook Budget Stability
Members of the Franklin City School Board reviewed textbook funding patterns and resource implications during their July meeting.
- Loudoun County School Board Updates Discipline Policy on Criminal Charges
Loudoun County School Board adds a provision allowing 10-day suspensions and reassignment recommendations for students charged with specified offenses involving intentional injury.
- State regulators to allow part of NextEra’s political past to be examined in Dominion merger case
Virginia State Corporation Commission allows new documents in the Dominion-NextEra merger case.
- Early voting begins in Virginia, as Trump mail-ballot restrictions remain blocked
Early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm elections begins Friday, with a U.S. Senate race, all 11 congressional seats, three proposed constitutional amendments and numerous local referendums on ballots across the commonwealth.
- Virginia education board approves new rules for local student assessments
Students in a classroom.
- Alexandria Schools Race Toward September 30 Decisions on Hazardous Walk Zones and Bus Routes
ACPS and City Hall are reviewing parent hazard claims at key Alexandria intersections before a Sept. 30 ParentSquare deadline on walk-zone bus exceptions amid driver shortages.
- Theresa Ghiorzi Moves to Dismiss Golden-Mars, Citing Loudoun Route Rigging and Untallied Homeowner Takings
RICHMOND / LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. — In PUR-2025-00056, Theresa Ghiorzi asks the SCC to dismiss Dominion’s Golden-Mars 500/230 kV application, restart siting de novo, finish Line #514 first, and stop connecting high-demand customers until Data Center Alley load drops below NERC-violation thresholds.
- Petersburg Sets $60,000 Starting Teacher Pay After City Council Funds Salary Overhaul
FY2027 budget advances Phase I of a compensation study, with recurring city dollars aimed at filling vacancies and slowing exits to higher-paying neighbors.
- Century-Old Law Gives Virginia Legislator-Lawyers Broad Power to Delay Court Cases
State law allows attorneys serving in the General Assembly to obtain continuances in court proceedings when legislative duties interfere.
- Loudoun Board Member Praises Head Start Team for Preschool Access
Lauren Shernoff highlights the dedication of Loudoun County Head Start staff and urges families to pursue open registration for qualifying preschoolers.
- Hampton Roads Voters Face November 1 Percent Sales Tax Votes for School Construction
Norfolk, Newport News, York, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight and neighboring localities put new statewide school-construction sales-tax authority on the Nov. 3 ballot with sunsets near 2046.
- Virginia Panel Advances Plan for a Licensed Nurse in Every School by 2028
School Health Services Committee backs a nurse-per-building or per-325-students rule with two-year hiring waivers; November 18 vote would send the proposal to the 2027 General Assembly.
- Loudoun Officials Address Latino Student Representation in Equity Efforts
A Loudoun County School Board discussion highlights concerns over equitable inclusion of Latino students and Title I schools in Sterling Park across district councils.
- Roanoke Leaders Continue Talks on Local Sales Tax for School Construction
City Council and the school board discussed placing a 1 percent construction sales tax referendum before voters after new state authority took effect.
- Arlington School Board Candidates Clash Over Teacher Support and Safety
Incumbent Bethany Zecher Sutton and challenger James Rives debated discipline, resource officers and enrollment at a civic forum.
- Dominion NextEra Expand Residential Bill Credit Offer to Four Years
Shareholder-funded credits of about $10 a month would shift value away from large data centers under the revised merger package.
- 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.
- Dominion and NextEra Pitch Downtown Richmond Office Tower Tied to Merger
A shareholder-funded tower at 701 E. Cary St. joins expanded bill credits and a five-year Virginia headcount pledge.
- Henrico Schools Face More Than 600 Open HVAC and Facility Work Orders
FOIA records show hundreds of tickets unresolved beyond 30 days as a new maintenance contract and dashboard roll out.
- Fairfax Supervisors Pause New Flock Camera Installations Pending Review
Existing roadside readers stay online while the Safety and Security Committee takes up privacy questions Oct. 20.
- Spanberger Names Andrea Fletcher to Lead New Virginia Digital Service
The unit will modernize state websites and systems and scrutinize technology contracts before taxpayers are locked in.
- Fairfax County Releases 9/11 Commemoration Guide for Teachers
Fairfax County Public Schools has issued a six-page document titled "25th Anniversary and Commemoration of 9/11" to guide teachers in marking the event. Analysis of the 1,740-word material shows that roughly half focuses on creating safe spaces for Muslim and Middle Eastern students.
- 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
- 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.
- Public Comment at Loudoun School Board Raises Alarms Over Child Safety Incident
The meeting occurred in Loudoun County, Virginia, under the oversight of the Loudoun County School Board. The board consists of nine members: Chair April Chandler, Vice Chair Anne Donahue, and representatives from the county’s magisterial districts including recent additions sworn in January 2026.
- Public Comment at Loudoun County School Board Highlights Concerns Over Renaming Committee Process
The speaker stated that the group is expected to prioritize input coming specifically from this area and put forward recommendations reflective of community sentiments. Concerns were raised about past processes that became highly political, prompting the board to commit to closely monitoring the current effort to ensure it discourages such maneuvering.
- Loudoun County Boards Reject Expansion of School Resource Officers to Elementary Schools
Sheriff Mike Chapman’s plan called for placing SROs in elementary schools, with each officer covering three to four schools. Data from the sheriff indicated that in the past three years, SROs stationed at middle and high schools were redirected over 5,000 times to handle incidents at elementaries.
- 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 Supervisor Koran Saines Advocates for Rejection of Route 3A
Loudoun County Supervisor Koran Saines addressed the need for the School Board to come together and act promptly against Route 3A. He described the route as one that presents challenges requiring avoidance. Approvals have already been granted for Route 3B and Route 4 as suitable replacements in the planning process. Details on Route Alternatives During […]
- Arlington School Board Member Zuraya Tapia-Hadley Highlights Needs in Budget Review
Arlington County School Board member Zuraya Tapia-Hadley has expressed concerns regarding the new budget proposal. She urges fellow members to consider the critical needs of minority students at Arlington Community High. The comments arise during ongoing deliberations on school funding allocations. Overview of Budget Discussions The Arlington County School Board reviews financial plans for the […]
- Loudoun County School Board Holds Discussions on School Safety and Operations
The Loudoun County School Board conducted meetings to discuss matters related to school resource officers in elementary schools and the renewal of agency nursing contracts. These sessions provided a forum for board members to review operational details and gather information from the community. No final decisions were reached during the initial discussions. Public participation is […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
- Fairfax County Considers State-Backed School Funding Option
A state-backed funding mechanism has been offered to Fairfax County as a way to address public school facility needs. This option seeks to provide resources without placing additional costs on local homeowners through property taxes. The proposal was presented during a meeting of the Fairfax County School Board. Melanie Meren, representing the Hunter Mill District […]
- Fairfax County School Board Member Melanie Meren Questions Boundary Review Fairness
Fairfax County School Board member Melanie Meren questioned the fairness of the school boundary review process at a recent meeting. She noted significant gaps in representation within the advisory committee. Community feedback has played a limited role in the early stages of the review. These observations were shared as part of broader discussions on the […]
- Fairfax County School Board Receives Public Input on Equity Staffing and Classroom Technology
The Fairfax County School Board convened for a meeting that included public comments on equity staffing and related educational grants. Robert Shaw participated in the community participation portion to present his views on these topics. His remarks centered on the history and current status of specific programs within the district. Shaw described how five positions […]
- 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 […]
- Parent Testifies on Issues at Oakton Elementary School in Fairfax County
The Fairfax County School Board held a meeting where public comments were accepted. Andrew Strutt spoke during the community participation portion of the session. His remarks focused on events at Oakton Elementary School. The testimony described an alleged assault involving a student. Strutt stated that the incident was not reported as required by school procedures. […]
- Loudoun County School Board Votes on Transmission Line Restrictions
The Loudoun County School Board approved a measure by an eight to zero vote to restrict future transmission lines on school property. The board also reached a unanimous decision to appeal a State Corporation Commission ruling connected to the Golden to Mars project. These actions involve Dominion Energy and potential route adjustments. The decisions occurred […]
- Shenandoah School Board violated students’ civil rights by reinstating Confederate names
A federal judge ruled Thursday evening that the Shenandoah County School Board broke federal civil rights laws when it brought back Confederate school names two years ago, and ordered the monikers be removed promptly. The Virginia State Conference of the NAACP and families of six students had challenged the school board for renaming two schools […]
- Who Speaks for American Hindus
We did the math. Here are the receipts. In the last six years, Hindus for Human Rights has posted 4,204 posts about Indian politics. This compares to 1,261 posts on Hindu culture and only 721 posts about the Indian diaspora living in North America. Why is this important? HfHR aims to establish itself in American […]