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Education Virginia History Standards Revised: They’re Teaching WHAT?!

The previous version of proposed standard changes while Gov. Ralph Northam was in office received a comprehensive review by experts including educators, historians, professors, museums, organizations, parents, teachers, and VDOE staff. The current version proposed under Youngkin’s governorship did not undergo the same checks and balances. 

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles November 16, 2022 5:43 pm EST
Education FILE - Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks prior to signing a bill that bans mask mandates in public schools in Virginia on the steps of the Capitol Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Richmond, Va. Virginians have used a tip line Youngkin set up to submit concerns about curriculum, remote learning, controversial books, mask policies, teachers and other topics, according to a sampling of emails provided to news outlets as part of a settlement agreement. While some positive feedback was included in the batch, the majority expressed anger or frustration with teachers, administrators and school policies. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Education Virginia Education Tip Line Sees Concerns From Parents

Virginians have used an education tip line Gov. Glenn Youngkin set up to submit concerns about curriculum, remote learning, books, mask policies, teachers and other topics, according to a sampling of emails provided to news outlets as part of a settlement agreement.

Associated Press Associated Press November 3, 2022 10:02 am EDT
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Education LIST: 10 Virginia School Districts With the Slowest Internet

Nearly 28 million US students lack adequate internet speeds to effectively and regularly engage in digital classroom learning.

Stacker Stacker October 18, 2022 3:49 pm EDT
Education Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, seated center, signs a bill that bans mask mandates in public schools in Virginia on the steps of the Capitol Wednesday Feb. 16, 2022, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Education SB 739 Making Masks Optional In Virginia Passes, Effective By March 1

School divisions across Virginia will have to redo their COVID-19 mitigation strategies to comply with the newly-signed state law.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles February 16, 2022 5:52 pm EST
Education Contributed photo - Rita Browning teaches math class at Laurel Park Middle School.
Education Over 1,000 COVID Outbreaks in Virginia Schools: How One Division Handles the Pandemic

There have been over 1,000 COVID-19 outbreaks in Virginia's schools since March 2020. Here's how one division handled the pandemic.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles December 3, 2021 5:32 pm EST

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Education Logging On: Virginia Sets Up Online GED Test To Help Residents

RICHMOND-Virginia residents may now take the GED test online, as some people still don't feel comfortable doing it in person.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles July 15, 2021 6:32 am EDT
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Education Getting Involved: New Law Lets Virginia Students Take Time Off For Civics

FAIRFAX-Virginia students can take one day off from school to help with a political event, protest or otherwise get involved with civics.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles April 26, 2021 12:11 am EDT