Virginia’s recently published enrollment data indicates that state schools will need about $1.2 billion over the next two years, more than was projected just weeks ago...
More than half of Virginia’s schools are exceeding or meeting the state’s academic expectations and made gains in achievement, graduation rates, growth, and readiness, according to...
Virginia’s financial analysts say education costs are poised to rise over the next two years — but with enrollment still in flux, lawmakers don’t yet know...
Some Virginia social studies leaders are sounding the alarm over a proposed change to how student performance in history and social science is measured, warning it...
Virginia students’ reading and math assessments in grades 3 through 8 for the 2024-25 school year improved despite the commonwealth making assessments more “rigorous” for students,...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration confirmed Friday that it’s releasing funds that support before- and after-school programs as well as summer programs, a portion of...
As Virginia prepares to revise its academic benchmarks for students, a select group will consider how quickly the state should implement its proficiency ratings. The committees...
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...
On Thursday, Virginia’s largest teachers’ organization cautioned that the Department of Education could be short of teachers to sit on the agency’s committees tasked with adjusting...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education demanded in a letter to state education leaders on Thursday that they certify all K-12 schools in their states...
WASHINGTON — A press conference by a dozen U.S. House Democrats outside the U.S. Department of Education took an unusual turn on Wednesday when the subject...
Parents, educators and school officials in Virginia are bracing for the impact of sweeping federal education cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration — moves that could...
Virginia colleges and universities are on notice: the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has warned that institutions failing to eliminate race-based decision-making...
Despite efforts to rebound from pandemic-era learning losses, Virginia students are still struggling to make meaningful gains in math and reading, according to the latest national...
Lawmakers are pushing to delay Virginia’s revised school accountability system, claiming it was rushed and lacks clarity. On Monday, a Senate subcommittee advanced legislation to postpone...
Virginia students would be allowed to take the state’s annual learning assessments in a language other than English under a bill that advanced out of a...
After awaiting a months-long review by the federal government, the Virginia Department of Education announced on Monday that it can fully implement its School Performance and...
As Virginia schools reopen for a new school year, most of those serving low-income students or those identified as “at-risk” will receive $371.3 million in additional...
Borrowers will resume student loan payments this month after a three-year freeze that started in March 2020. Sudden job loss from an economy shuttered by the...
Beyond the Blackboard: Shaping Young Minds Through Specialized Roles. When most people think of education-related careers, the role that usually comes to mind is that of...
Today, the John Marshall Center for Constitutional History and Civics (JMC) is not only celebrating American independence, but we are also celebrating a historic union, one...
Virginia lawmakers’ lack of a timetable for finalizing state budget amendments has left public school leaders uncertain about their own budgets. Some division heads say they...
The Virginia Department of Education’s newest draft of the state’s history and social science standards aims to address objections raised this fall over content and omissions....
Three education groups have asked the Virginia Board of Education to consider an alternative version of the history and social science standards for K-12 schools. On...
Northwestern Prevention Collaborative, in conjunction with Northwestern Community Services Board, will offer three more free, virtual REVIVE! Training classes before the end of June. These one-hour...
Last week, the Virginia General Assembly adjourned Sine Die, marking the finish of a successful 2022 legislative session. Back in November, Republicans in the Virginia House...
This week, as the Department of Justice and local school boards seek to stifle parents’ First Amendment rights, House Republicans are working legislatively to defend parents’...
Are you looking for educational websites that will allow your child to have fun while they learn? Here are four options that offer games, fun facts,...
Education is a demanding field, but it’s also enriching and highly rewarding. Here are just some of the reasons to consider pursuing work as an educator....
Governor Ralph Northam today, June 10, 2020, announced that Virginia schools will receive $66.8 million through the federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund to expand...