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Virginia sees gains in kindergarten readiness, but gaps persist for underserved students

A new report shows Virginia students' kindergarten readiness rose six percentage points to 57% over the past year, with underserved students making notable gains, according to the Department of Education. Last year, state lawmakers directed VDOE and the University of Virginia's Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning to...

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Onward Launches NRV Brand Ambassador Pilot Program

This fall, Onward NRV launched the NRV Brand Ambassador Pilot Program, an initiative that engages college students as advocates for the region through peer-to-peer outreach on college and university campuses. Designed to help students discover the opportunities available throughout Virginia’s New River Valley, the pilot is currently being implemented at Radford University.

Virginia · 24d
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All four Nelson County schools earned distinguished rating under state framework

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — All four Nelson County public schools earned a Distinguished rating in the latest Virginia School Performance and Support Framework results. Three schools improved their scores from the previous year, moving from On Track or Off Track into the top performance category. Superintendent Amanda Hester...

Nelson County, VA · 26d
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Abiel Ruffin named Falcon Club Player of the Week after two-touchdown effort

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Abiel Ruffin from Albemarle County High School is the seventh Falcon Club Player of the Week. “It feels great, you know, finally being recognized after putting in all the hard work over the years and, yeah, it feels amazing,” Ruffin said. Ruffin is a dynamic...

Charlottesville, VA · 24d
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See How Virginia’s Public Universities Stack Up in the 2027 Rankings

The 2027 college rankings are out, proving Virginia is home to some of the most competitive public universities in the country. Here’s how Forbes, Niche, The Princeton Review, and U.S. News & World Report ranked the state’s alma maters. University of Virginia. The Hoos ranked No. 1 on...

Virginia · 26d

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Cell Phone Policy May Be Beneficial

The Governor of Virginia recently mandated that student cell phones can not be used during the school day. This idea is not popular with everyone. “It’s wrong for us to have to store our cell phones,” Ezekial Bennett, senior, said. “Having to store it off your person is wrong. Students could be in any type of danger, and they would not be able to contact any parent to come and get them.”

Virginia · 25d

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Book bans rise this school year, but not in Virginia

While book bans are on the rise this academic year, Virginia readers have experienced zero instances of book bans, according to a new report , as Congress pushes to compel more book bans through the law. The report by PEN America, a free expression organization, found nearly 12,000 book bans happened in the 2025-26 school year, the highest single-year total ever recorded. Fiction books, especially young adult fiction, were the most commonly targeted and book bans overwhelmingly targeted books dealing with race, LGBTQ+ characters and sex. Jennifer Deuell, community services manager for outreach and engagement at the Richmond Public Library, said librarians consider it a core tenet of their profession to protect the right for people to freely access and read the books they want. “When book challenging or book banning takes place, that prevents certain groups of people, certain readers from being able to access books or other materials that they might be interested in or need. We really work towards preventing that from happening,” Deuell emphasized. Book ban supporters argued some materials are not age-appropriate for students and lead to their sexualization and said libraries and their staff push a liberal agenda, attempting to influence the minds of

Virginia · 26d

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Virginia Teachers Weigh AI’s Promise Against Student Creativity

Virginia teachers are learning how to balance AI innovation with student creativity as academic pressure pushes some students toward using artificial intelligence to finish assignments. At a recent workshop at Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus, educators examined how to use the technology thoughtfully in history and social studies, according to the original report.

Virginia · 24d

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Virginia college students are taking advantage of same-day voter registration more and more

Same-day registration is a popular choice for college students, who are now able to register to vote and cast a ballot on the same day. Starting in 2022, college students across Virginia had an appealing new option for voting. They could walk into a registrar's office, register to vote and cast a ballot before walking out the door. That ballot is considered provisional until the registration is confirmed, and college students can do same-day voting all the way up until the polls close on November 3rd.

Virginia · 25d

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WHRO Public Media Seeks Teachers to Serve as Ambassadors

Are you an educator who loves eMediaVA? PreK-12 educators in public or private schools in Virginia are encouraged to apply to WHRO Public Media's eMediaVA Ambassadors program. The eMediaVA Ambassadors program brings together a community of 10-15 Virginia PreK-12th grade educators to advise and promote eMediaVA content and programs. The Ambassadors will represent divisions from around Virginia, as well as varied content areas and grade levels. The Ambassador program gives teachers opportunities to share strategies, create supporting activities for eMediaVA content, and leverage eMediaVA resources to elevate their voices and ideas.

Virginia · 24d

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Virginia High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Oct. 12, 2026)

Saint James remains No. 1 in the Virginia high school football Top 25 rankings after a 28-20 comeback victory over national No. 2 Saint Frances Academy.

Virginia · 27d

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Forty Years at The Covenant School in Charlottesville

Grades: Pre-K–12 Campuses: Birdwood (Lower School) and Hickory (Middle & Upper School) Sports Offered: Baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling. Fine Arts: Band, choir, orchestra, theater, visual arts, drama. Mascot: Eagles. School Colors: Blue and White. Forty Years...

Charlottesville, VA · 26d

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Albemarle County Public Schools holds bus fair

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Albemarle County Public Schools held a job fair Tuesday for anyone interested in becoming a bus driver. According to the Albemarle County schools website, drivers average seven to eight hours each day on the road. Drivers also have the option to bring their children along with them on their drives.

Albemarle County, VA · 25d

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UMD and HU presidents respond to racist graphic; Virginia AG launches voter protection unit

The presidents of the University of Maryland and Howard University responded to a racist graphic allegedly sent by the UMD tennis team; the Virginia attorney general launched a voter protection unit and more top headlines.

Washington, DC · 25d

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Halifax County student wins youth traffic safety slogan contest

HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Halifax County High School student Timothy Easley won the 2026 Virginia Youth Traffic Safety Slogan Contest. Easley’s submission, “Texts can wait, look up before it’s too late,” will be displayed on Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) interstate message signs across the state during National Teen Driver Safety Week, which runs from […]

Halifax County, VA · 25d

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Virginia faces growing childcare shortage

Virginia · 24d

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HAWKINS: Florida gets education affordability right — Virginia does not

In April, the freshly constituted Finance Committee of the Board of Visitors unanimously approved a 3.6 percent hike in tuition, among a slew of other price increases, for the 2026-27 school year. At a time when families are already being squeezed by skyrocketing gas prices and rising interest rates, the University saw fit to add another layer of fiscal pressure on students and their families.

Florida · 26d

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Northern Virginia Admissions Officers Share What Students and Parents Need to Know Before Applying to College

High school students know how stressful it can be to balance schoolwork, extracurriculars, and college applications. Luckily, there are ways to make the process easier. We asked local education consultants and college admissions officers about everything you need to know before applying to colleges, from standardized testing and financial aid to letters of recommendation and the Common App.

Virginia · 26d

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CCPS board set to vote on West Ridge High School redistricting plan

The Chesterfield County School Board is set to vote on a redistricting proposal that would move students from Cosby and Midlothian High Schools to the new West Ridge High School.

Chesterfield County, VA · 25d

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Gov. Spanberger surprises Glen Lea Elementary students to celebrate accreditation win

Gov. Abigail Spanberger, along with elected leaders and her administration, visited Glen Lea Elementary School Friday morning to celebrate student achievement after the school recorded one of the largest improvements in scores statewide. The East Highland Park school had the sixth-largest increase in scores of any elementary school in

Virginia · 26d