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

In Loudoun County and across Virginia, public...

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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Virginia’s future higher education chapter should be collaborative and not competitive, says a university...

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Virginia will face a workforce shortage in 2026 that cannot be resolved by doing business as usual. The region's hospitals are facing some of the most high nursing vacancy rates. teacher shortages continue to strain classrooms, accelerating burnout and affecting school divisions from Hampton Roads to Southwest Virginia.

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

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RICHMOND, VA â€“ Democrats spent all year promising they would not touch right to work and that they would protect the money in Virginians’ pockets....

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.

As Virginia Dept. of Education prepares for new academic benchmarks, education leaders call for...

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The Virginia Department of Education is facing calls for greater transparency regarding plans to raise academic benchmarks for students. 

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.

Staff Cuts, Union Raises as Fairfax County Public Schools scrambles to balance budget

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Fairfax County Public Schools staff will receive most, but not all, of their planned salary increases under a revised fiscal year 2026 budget proposal shared last week by Superintendent Michelle Reid.

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...

Fairfax Public Schools Michelle Reid Superintendent endorses biased posters in high school

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Michelle Reid, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools on Friday,

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...

Virginia to address Teacher Shortages and Launches Bridging the Gap Initiative

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Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today new measures to address teacher shortages and recover learning loss. Joined by local superintendents, school board members, state legislators, students, teachers, and parents, Governor Youngkin signed Executive Directive Three: Addressing Teacher Shortages in Virginia Schools and launched the Bridging the Gap Initiative at Colonial Forge High School in Stafford County.

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