Ryan McElveen, speaking from the board dais, recounted assurances given the same night other commitments were made. 'We were also promised that same night...
Kyle McDaniel, a sitting board member, has been embroiled in a serious lawsuit filed by his former employer, Blue Label Aviation. The allegations are...
McElveen, speaking from the board dais, recounted how principals pushed for the early release arrangement as a temporary measure to provide teachers with dedicated...
This incident, captured in a widely shared clip, has raised serious questions about the board's commitment to transparency and open government. Public meetings are...
Meren expressed confusion over the specifics of the superintendent's proposal, noting that Superintendent Michelle Reid had so poorly communicated the details that even board...
The Fairfax County School Board, consisting of Chair Sandy Anderson of Springfield District, Vice Chair Robyn Lady of Dranesville District, Ricardy Anderson of Mason...
The Fairfax County School Board, responsible for overseeing one of Virginia's largest districts, features members including Chair Sandy Anderson of Springfield District, Vice Chair...
The dedication of the LEF team embodies the spirit of local community support that has long defined Virginia's Northern Virginia suburbs. At a recent...
Take Chesterfield County as a prime example of this cautionary tale. Schools in the Douglas District have suffered major maintenance delays on their HVAC...
A significant legislative effort to protect Virginia's children from what proponents view as harmful interventions took a setback this week when House Bill 158 was left in the Courts of Justice Committee.
Virginia Code Section 54.1-2825 explicitly prohibits tattooing or body piercing on individuals under 18 without specific exceptions, underscoring the recognition that minors lack the maturity for permanent body alterations without parental involvement.
The decline in fuel costs comes on the heels of policy shifts emphasizing domestic energy production. Crude oil prices have fallen to around $28 per barrel, contributing to cheaper gasoline at the pump.
Senator Cifers pointed out the ambiguity in terms like 'mental health' that might enable procedures without the minor's family knowing. He questioned whether it is reasonable to expect physicians to accurately assess a minor's long-term mental state regarding abortion, especially when the young person might not fully grasp the consequences.
The Democrats' victory in Virginia's 2020 elections was a good example. Republicans criticized the Democrats' extreme and unpopular gender ideologies and their radical policies. This made Republicans look like nutcases.
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Secretary of Education Aimee Rogstad Guidera today joined State Superintendent of Public Instruction Emily Anne Gullickson and leaders from the Virginia Board of Education and Virginia Department of Education to announce notable improvements in the Standards of Learning test results in Math and Reading in the 2024-2025 school year.
Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat running for the Virginia Governor's Mansion, has portrayed her as a moderate defender women's rights. Her record is a completely different story.
Now for some good news! According to data released by Centers for Disease Control, the number of fentanyl-related death in Virginia decreased by 44% from the previous year in 2024.
The American educational landscape is changing. The Federal Department of Education may dissolve, giving states a unique opportunity to rethink the way education dollars are spent. Virginia should take the lead and design an approach that puts flexibility, choice and long-term student benefits first, rather than waiting for national solutions which may not materialize.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed 185 pieces of legislation, including HB 1910 and SB 1289 carried by Delegate Hillary Pugh Kent and Senator Emily Jordan prohibiting public elementary and secondary schools from serving any food that contains specific color additives for school meals or competitive food.
In 2020, parents in Loudoun County began speaking out against a variety of issues involving their public schools, including school closures, Critical Race Theory (CRT), transgender bathroom and locker room policies, and the politicization of the Loudoun County School Board as it related to those issues.
