Teacher pay increases, child care support legislation advance in legislature
Legislation to boost teacher pay, ban legacy admissions, and help families with their child care needs remains on track to potentially become law this year.
Legislation to boost teacher pay, ban legacy admissions, and help families with their child care needs remains on track to potentially become law this year.
A 2023 study from the Virginia Education Association (VEA) found that estimated average teacher pay in the commonwealth was just over $62,100 annually—more than $6,300 below the estimated national average for the job.
In Rockingham County, community members stood with messages of support for local students.
Now, both bills must pass in opposite chambers before they are sent to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk for his consideration.
Rockingham County schools recently banned 57 books, many with LGBTQ+ storylines. A local teen was one of the first to speak out about the decision.
The new FAFSA form has been released. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines eligibility for federal financial aid.
Virginia's teacher shortage is being addressed with financial aid options, offering hope for aspiring educators in the commonwealth.
An inside look at Sen. Mark Warner’s Capitol Hill holiday traditions—complete with kindergarteners!
A bag containing gummy bears tested positive for fentanyl at an elementary school in Amherst County.
Not only is Virginia seriously underfunding its public schools, but the pipeline for K-12 teachers has proven to be inadequate.