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Education Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks during news conference announcing the Department of Education report on education Thursday May 19, 2022, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Education Virginia Education Report: “Where We’re Starting Is Not Where We Thought We Were”

The report sought to demonstrate specific steps to raise standards in order to close the achievement gap in K-12 education, as well as ensure that every Virginia student demonstrated college-readiness upon graduation.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles May 20, 2022 6:42 pm EDT
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Education Virginia Teacher Pay Hasn’t Topped National Average In Over 50 Years

Virginia teachers made more than $6,000 less than the national average in the 2019-20 school year.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles May 17, 2022 3:31 pm EDT
Education Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin works in the old Governor's office at the Capitol Wednesday March 2, 2022, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Education Republican Governor Criticizes Republican-led Budget for Early Childhood Education

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has stated he wants a "bigger investment" when it comes to getting Virginia's kids kindergarten-ready.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles May 9, 2022 5:37 pm EDT
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Education Cultural Competency: How A Procedural Vote Turned Into A “Continuing Conversation”

Cultural competency in Virginia's classrooms could bring about changes to interactions and instruction, geared toward embracing differences.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles May 3, 2022 5:59 pm EDT
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Education Reading Readiness: The Virginia Literacy Act Passes Unanimously

In a bipartisan effort, both Democrats and Republicans supported the Virginia Literacy Act, which Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed into law in April.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles May 2, 2022 5:39 pm EDT

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Education Community Colleges Provide A Solid Start In Rural Virginia

According to Virginia’s Community Colleges (VCCS), 46% of commonwealth undergraduates are enrolled in community college and 43% of bachelor degree recipients have some community college experience. Nearly 219,000 students attended a VCCS school in the 2019-20 school year.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles April 29, 2022 3:06 pm EDT
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Education Head Start Program Expands: Virginia Families Receiving SNAP Benefits Newly Eligible

Thanks to the persistence of Sen. Tim Kaine and other senators, families receiving SNAP benefits are now eligible for Head Start programs.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles April 26, 2022 4:28 pm EDT