School Districts

3+ day, 25+ min ago   (200+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Suffolk Public Schools have both announced that their school systems have reached 100% accreditation across their 103 schools for the 2026-27 school year. Accreditation shows whether a school meets state requirements under Virginia's School…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (530+ words) Ashley Martin was surprised to learn that her son’s fourth grade teacher, who was hired over the summer, isn’t considered a full-time Fairfax County, Virginia, school employee. Her son’s teacher is fully credentialed, in some cases teaching advanced materials, but…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (233+ words) The Freeman-Kennedy School in Norfolk was recently named a National Banner School by Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools, recognizing excellence in inclusion, advocacy and respect. The honor was awarded for the 2025-26 school year, according to a community announcement. Freeman-Kennedy, which…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (517+ words) The Virginia Board of Education has approved new rules for assessing student learning in subjects without statewide Standards of Learning tests, giving schools another way to measure whether students have mastered the required material. Last year, state lawmakers overhauled the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (262+ words) Dust extraction system replacements, accessibility upgrades and playground equipment replacement are among a list of projects the Richmond School District is hoping to get funding for. The school district will be submitting its proposed 2027/28 minor capital wishlist to the Ministry…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (99+ words) • At the September board meeting, the Lynchburg-Clay Board also recognized retired Mustang educators John and Diana Jones. They combined for a total of over 50 years of service for the Lynchburg-Clay... Lynchburg-Clay Board of Education recognizes new staff, honors John and…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1683+ words) An ordinary office this was not. There were threats and thundering yells, intimidation and an assault charge, profuse profanity and an erosion of morale at the Alexandria City Public Schools Transportation Department. All the while, students arrived late to class,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (712+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech’s new dining plan got off to a bumpy start this fall, but changes made in response to student and parent complaints appear to be making a difference. The university launched the unlimited dining plan for the…...