College Gets $494,000 Grant for Suicide Prevention
Tidewater Community College will use the federal funding to expand mental health referrals and crisis intervention training for students.
Virginia Education News
Coverage of education in Virginia focuses on policy changes, funding, learning outcomes, test scores and classroom approaches. The reporting follows state institutions and local developments that affect learning.
Secondary Education
Live Poll
Do you support Virginia requiring 18-to-20-year-olds to hold permits 90 days?
Virginia Adds 90-Day Permit Rule for Young Drivers
New first-time licensing requirements for applicants ages 18 to 20 take effect January 1, 2027, under House Bill 1224.
Administration
Live Poll
Do you think Virginia's school funding formula should be overhauled soon?
Virginia Overhauls K-12 School Funding Formula
Governor Abigail Spanberger has committed to changing a funding formula that is more than 50 years old.
Financial Aid
Virginia Panel Targets K-12 Funding Formula Reform
Legislators move to hire a consultant to model a transition to a student-based school funding system.
College Applications
Foxcroft Students Earn 2026 AP Scholar Honors
Foxcroft School reports its highest AP pass rate on record, with 75% of exams passed in the 2025-26 academic year.
Special Education
Live Poll
Do you trust that drivers in your area are cautious enough around school buses?
Virginia Urges Caution During School Bus Safety Week
State officials remind drivers of the law after recent incidents involving school buses in Virginia.
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Day to day, that means monitoring board decisions, budget allocations, curriculum changes and academic standards. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where the school systems serve distinct student populations. Funding debates between state agencies and local districts often dictate how new teaching approaches are implemented. Enrollment trends and the availability of specialized programs remain the most common factors in shaping the state education landscape.