Education
Tuition Hikes OK’d at Virginia Tech, William & Mary, and James Madison
The hike for in-state students at Virginia Tech will be 4.9 percent, while at William & Mary, it will be 4.5 percent.
Virginia Education Board Passes Changes to History, Social Sciences Standards
The standards, which go into effect for the 2025-2026 school year, are the result of an unusually long and contentious process.
Prince William County Set to Approve Plan for Weapons Detectors in Schools
The plan calls for weapons detectors in all 35 middle schools, high schools, and non-traditional schools starting next school year.
Arlington Students Will be Allowed to Carry Naloxone in School
“This is just one of the steps that we have to do,” Superintendent Francisco Duran said. “It’s not the solution.”
Rock Solid: Fauquier Fifth Grader Lauded for Finding Flaw in Science Textbook
Liam Squires is being celebrated for correcting his school textbook.
Fauquier County Schools Superintendent Stepping Down
David Jeck has led the school system for a decade. He’ll take another position in the school district.
Enrollment in Arabic Studies Course Rises in Fairfax County Public Schools
Arabic courses at Fairfax County Public Schools are increasingly popular and offer students a leg up on the world stage.
Fairfax County Public Schools Hires ‘First-in-Nation’ Neurodiversity Specialist
The school system is working to reframe ‘the understanding of neurodiversity and change long-held attitudes and beliefs about ability and achievement limitations.’
Virginia AP Scores Slide, and Youngkin Team Blames Democrats
The commonwealth placed 11th in the nation, after tying for ninth in 2021.
Samuel Tucker Custodian Described as School’s ‘Heart and Soul’
Patricia Morgan, who has worked in Alexandria City Public Schools for more than 42 years, is more than a school employee. She’s a pillar of the community.
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