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- Loudoun Official Explains Constraints on Power Line Burial Projects
Loudoun County Supervisor Phyllis Randall provided details on challenges associated with burying power lines.
- Manassas Park Approves 3 Percent Compensation Increase for City Staff in Fiscal Year 2027
The Manassas Park Governing Body has officially approved a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment for all municipal staff as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget planning process.
- Community Member Urges Loudoun Board to Block Power Lines Near Schools
Felipe Domingue calls on the Loudoun County School Board to uphold rejection of transmission easements and rank school-adjacent routes lowest.
- Loudoun parent Ian Prior tells DOJ panel his family was harassed after school board fights
Loudoun parent Ian Prior told a June DOJ roundtable his family faced a yearlong harassment campaign after he led a 2021 effort to remove school board members.
- Justice Department says it moved to intervene in Loudoun locker-room lawsuit
Then-Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said DOJ moved to intervene in a lawsuit by Loudoun parents who say their sons were suspended over a locker-room objection.
- Loudoun and four other Northern Virginia districts placed on federal reimbursement status, education secretary says
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Loudoun and four other Northern Virginia districts were designated high-risk for Title IX violations and placed on reimbursement status for over $50 million.
- Timeline: Loudoun County, the school boards letter and the Garland memo, 2021 to 2026
A timeline of the Loudoun assault, the NSBA letter, the Garland memo and what followed, from 2021 to 2026, assembled from the new DOJ report.
- 2021 email shows DOJ's public corruption chief flagged a Loudoun group that listed parents
An Oct. 2, 2021 email reprinted in the DOJ report shows the Public Integrity Section chief citing reported threats against Loudoun parents as the department drafted the Garland memo.
- At DOJ roundtable, Youngkin, McMahon and Patel put Northern Virginia at center of parents'-rights fight
A transcript in the DOJ report shows Youngkin, McMahon, Patel and Jordan putting Loudoun, Fairfax and Northern Virginia at the center of a June roundtable on parents' rights.
- Alexandria-based school boards group's 2021 letter cited only Loudoun as its Virginia example, DOJ report shows
The NSBA's September 2021 letter to President Biden, reprinted in a DOJ report, cited a Loudoun County School Board meeting as its only Virginia example.
- Virginia Works Launches New Statewide Work-Based Learning Catalog to Strengthen Talent Pipelines Across the Commonwealth
Richmond, Va. — Virginia Works today announced the launch of the Work‑Based Learning Catalog, a comprehensive statewide resource designed
- Education secretary says department is investigating Fairfax County schools, according to DOJ report transcript
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said at a June DOJ roundtable that her department is investigating Fairfax County Public Schools, according to a transcript in a new federal report.
- Virginia Budget Empowers Local Schools with $400.4 Million Flexible Supplement
The Virginia state budget for fiscal year 2027 includes a significant conservative victory for education funding through a one-time $400.4 million flexible supplement.
- Data Center Growth Raises Noise and Air Quality Concerns Near Loudoun Schools and Homes
Loudoun County has experienced significant data center development in recent years that has brought both economic benefits and challenges for nearby residents.
- Loudoun County School Board Faces Parent Concerns Over Facility Policies and Safety
Parents in Loudoun County have raised objections to policies implemented by the Loudoun County School Board concerning student access to bathrooms and locker rooms.
- Brown v. Board Scholarship Program in Virginia Sees Approvals for 45 Students in 2025-26 Cycle
The Brown v. Board of Education scholarship program in Virginia provides financial support to descendants of individuals impacted by historical school segregation policies.
- Loudoun County School Board Reviews Hiring Pause and School Consolidation Options
Loudoun County Public Schools administrators reported to the School Board on October 27 that a hiring freeze affecting teacher positions had been enacted without prior authorization from the board.
- 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.
- Loudoun County Reports Sharp Rise in Unpaid School Meal Debt
Loudoun County Public Schools recorded a 31.4 percent increase in unpaid meal debt by mid-year alongside growing free and reduced-price meal applications.
- 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.
- Virginia lawmakers approve plan to advance new K-12 school funding formula
A cup of pencils sit on top of a classroom desk in a Virginia school.
- 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.
- Virginia votes Tuesday: Everything you need to know about the 2026 primary elections
Voters on Tuesday will choose nominees for U.S. Senate and congressional races across the commonwealth.
- Virginia Lawmakers Weigh Mandate for Career Coaches in Every High School
House Bill 138 would place a dedicated career coach in each Virginia high school to guide students toward internships, apprenticeships and credentials under counselor oversight.
- Virginia considers calls for mandatory school nurses as healthcare gaps persist
A school nurse listens to a young student.
- Governor Spanberger Visits Students & Teachers in Henrico, Discusses Focus on Continuing to Strengthen Virginia Schools
HENRICO, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today visited Glen Lea Elementary School in Henrico County to meet with students and educators
- Governor Spanberger Announces Nearly $1.3 Million in Scholarships & Incentives for Nursing Students
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Spanberger today announced that the Virginia Nursing Workforce Center (VNWC) has awarded nearly $1.3 million in scholarships and incentives to nearly 350 prospective students across the Commonwealth.
- Virginia Releases 2026 School Performance Data Showing Broad Improvements
The Virginia Department of Education issued the Fall 2026 statewide results under the School Performance and Support Framework for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Loudoun County School Board Approves LGBTQ+ History Month Proclamation
Loudoun County Public Schools adopted a proclamation designating October 2026 as LGBTQ+ History Month.
- Eastern Shore Community College Launches New Engineering Program for Fall 2026
Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Engineering Program beginning Fall 2026, expanding
- Governor Spanberger Announces School Accountability Results, More Than $26 Million in New Investments for Schools
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the 2026 School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF) results, providing
- EPA to give $90M for clean water and restoration projects in Chesapeake Bay watershed, 28 in Va.
A living shoreline project on the James River.
- William & Mary launches new bioengineering degree
William & Mary is launching new Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in bioengineering in fall 2027 through the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics.
- Chesterfield Again Delays Vote on Using Data-Center Taxes to Cut the Car Tax
Supervisors pushed an ordinance that could drop the rate by at least $1 to Nov. 18, citing timing doubts as Google campuses await power.
- 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.
- Youth advocates warn higher marijuana fine could deepen racial disparities
Virginia lawmakers are weighing how increased penalties for public marijuana consumption could affect young people as the state prepares to launch legal retail sales in July 2027.
- Fairfax Schools Warn Fiscal 2028 Cuts Could Rival 153 Million Dollar Squeeze of 2026
CFO Leigh Burden cites transfer-share erosion and mid-biennium state aid limits; Superintendent Michelle Reid says the three-year labor deal is at risk as class-size and central-office cut options are modeled.
- Norfolk Public Schools Maps Rezoning as Four Elementary Campuses Prepare to Close
Norfolk is briefing families on fall 2027 rezoning for Granby, Lindenwood, P.B. Young, and Tarrallton elementaries, with bus routes still unsettled as consolidations proceed.
- Fairfax County Schools Warn Fiscal Year 2028 May Require Cuts Near $154 Million
Chief Financial Officer Leigh Burden cites a shrinking county transfer share, health care inflation, and biennium state aid as FCPS prepares reduction options.
- 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.
- JLARC Ordered to Study AI Policies Across Virginia’s Colleges and Universities
Laufer legislation tasks the legislature’s watchdog with a model policy covering integrity, privacy, access, transparency and faculty autonomy.
- 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.
- Federal Judge Effectively Blocks New State Law Limiting Virginia's Cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Virginia from enforcing most provisions of a new law restricting cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, allowing existing partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs enforcement to continue while the legal challenge plays out.
- As student well-being concerns grow, Va. advocates push for stricter school tech guidelines
Virginia parents and educators are urging leaders, including the Board of Education, to reduce excessive classroom screen time by considering a draft policy that prioritizes distraction-free learning, physical books, writing, and face-to-face interaction.
- Virginia Students Highlight Environmental Risks from Data Center Power Lines
Students and local leaders discuss habitat loss and school proximity issues tied to high-voltage lines serving Northern Virginia data centers.
- Loudoun County Public Schools Details Transportation Operations and Future Needs
Loudoun County Public Schools operates a transportation department responsible for an average of sixty route changes per day.
- Loudoun County Public Schools Outlines Threat Assessment Enhancements
Loudoun County Public Schools has presented details on plans to introduce a threat assessment coordinator as part of school safety improvements.
