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Virginia school division to reassess after sales tax referendum fails; others look forward

SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WCYB) — School divisions across the Commonwealth are reassessing how to address millions of dollars in building improvements after voters rejected proposed sales tax increases in several localities intended to fund school construction projects. On Election Day, 47 Virginia localities had referendums on the ballot asking...

Smyth County, VA · 9d
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Statistics reveal Virginia university alumni incomes after graduation

The Flat Hat analyzed public data on median starting salaries one year after graduation to compare the early-career earning potential of graduates from several of Virginia’s leading institutions. According to the College of William and Mary’s Next Destination Survey for the class of 2024, graduates entering full-time employment earned...

Virginia · 10d
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Virginia Mercury

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Virginia governor pledges overhaul of outdated K-12 school funding formula

Gov. Abigail Spanberger said on Oct. 29 that she is committed to adjusting Virginia’s K-12 funding formula, after a state research group found it needs substantial changes and advanced a plan to hire an expert tasked with studying a new funding mechanism for up to 24 months.  The existing formula is over 50 years old, […]

Virginia · 11d

mindfullyamerican.com

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12 Things Only a Virginia Childhood Teaches You

If you grew up in Virginia, a city that isn’t part of any county sounds normal. Outside the state, there are only three. Here’s what only a Virginia childhood teaches you. Virginia Studies is a fourth-grade course in places like Newport News and Virginia Beach, so you meet your state’s history early.

Virginia · 10d
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VHSL region volleyball quarterfinals scores and highlights: Nov. 2, 2026

(WHSV) - The high school volleyball region tournaments got underway on Monday night. Monday’s highlights feature the VHSL Region 3C first round matchup between Rockbridge County at Spotswood and the VHSL Region 2B quarterfinal matchup between Stuarts Draft at Central. Scores from all the games are listed below. Home...

Harrisonburg, VA · 10d

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Student Gov. nominates 2 students for COB Academic Senate, hears from adviser

The Student Government Association (SGA) adviser and Executive Director of the Madison Center for Civic Engagement Kara Dillard gave a presentation reminding members of their role as a state actor and state-sponsored organization at SGA’s regular Tuesday meeting. The SGA also confirmed two nominations for the College of Business Academic Senator and held a series of leadership reports from current leadership heads.

Harrisonburg, VA · 9d

Smith Mountain Eagle

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High School Football Round-Up: Week 10

Senior running back Zachariah Craighead gained 227 yards, including a 96-yard kickoff return, helping Staunton River defeat Northside 31-28 in Blue Ridge District football action Friday night in Roanoke. Junior quarterback Griffin Sheets carried the ball 12 times for 92 yards and two touchdowns for the Golden Eagles. Junior kicker...

Staunton, VA · 10d

Henrico Citizen

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Virginia report reveals major gaps in access to career and technical education courses, credentials

State leaders recommend expanding credential access, prioritizing workforce alignment, strengthening regional collaboration, and improving data transparency

Virginia · 9d

Virginia Mercury

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Virginia report reveals major gaps in access to career and technical education courses, credentials

Virginia’s career and technical education review found regional disparities in access to courses and credentials, according to a state report released Oct. 1. State agencies recommend expanding credentials in underserved areas, prioritizing high-demand fields, strengthening employer partnerships, and improving data transparency to better align student training with workforce needs. During the last legislative session, the […]

Virginia · 10d

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Haunted Trail hosts over 250 students

Over 250 students gathered on Oct. 16 for the Haunted Trail. They were led through the Woods Creek Trail, facing giant skeletons, jumping spiders and people screaming into the night. Tour guides led students through multiple sections of the trail, where scare actors could pop out in-character. Starting near the...

Lexington, VA · 11d

Michigan Daily

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Michigan freshmen have explosive debut against VMI

It’s a new season for the No. 14 Michigan wrestling team, and with that comes new faces. Starting the season off in a dual meet against Virginia Military Institute, the Wolverines had a strong showing, greatly in part to their four new additions. Michigan’s introductory lineup included three freshmen...

Ann Arbor, MI · 11d

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AAUP-U.Va. statement condemns Board’s approval to raise housing and dining costs

The University’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors released a statement Friday calling for Virginia “legislators to invest in public higher education.” The statement immediately follows Friday’s approval from the Board of Visitors to raise housing and dining costs for the 2027-28 academic year — a decision which AAUP-U.Va. characterizes in the statement as decreasing the accessibility of higher education.

Virginia · 12d

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Community gathers to discuss preservation, future of historic Booker T. Washington High School in Staunton

STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - Community members gathered Saturday morning at the historic Booker T. Washington High School to discuss preserving the facility and planning for its future use. “Its important to preserve the history of this school because back in the thirties and all this was the only black high...

Staunton, VA · 12d

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‘What’s At Stake’: Midterm informational panel held at VCU in preparation for midterm elections

The VCU College of Humanities and Sciences held the “What’s at Stake?” panel on Oct. 28 in preparation for the upcoming midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The panelists included Ambassador Anthony Godfrey, former Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and assistant professors of political science Hollie Mann and Jatia Wrighten. The event gave each panelist the opportunity to highlight the topics that they felt were most important for voters to understand before Election Day.

Richmond, VA · 11d

WRIC - ABC 8News

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8Sports Blitz: Week 11 High School Football Schedule

Vote for this week's 8Sports Blitz Game of the week!

Virginia · 13d

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Reforming Virginia’s School Funding Formula an Idea Whose Time Has Come

For nearly two decades, Chris Braunlich and the Jefferson Forum’s predecessor, the Thomas Jefferson Institute, have advocated for replacing Virginia’s complicated, resource-driven Standards of Quality (SOQ) school funding formula with a system of Weighted Student Funding. So it was encouraging to see the General Assembly’s Joint Subcommittee on...

Virginia · 13d

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Final Score Friday Week 10 scores and highlights

Lane Casadonte and Sean Robertson will have scores and highlights from high school football games across Central Virginia.

Virginia · 14d

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Students’ Reactions to the James Fishback Event at UVA

Former Republican candidate for governor of Florida visited UVA for an event at Nau Hall hosted by the Burke Society. Fishback is in the middle of a national college tour after his major success with college-age voters in the primaries and online. WUVA attended the event and spoke with students afterwards to understand why they were there and their takeaways from Fishback.

Charlottesville, VA · 15d

Cardinal News

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VHSL points update with two weeks left: 19 teams left with perfect records

The points system is used to determine who makes the playoffs and how they're ranked. The post VHSL points update with two weeks left: 19 teams left with perfect records appeared first on Cardinal News .

Virginia · 15d

WRIC - ABC 8News

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8Sports Blitz: Week 10 Scores and Highlights

Week 10 of the high school football season kicked off on Thursday, Oct. 29. How did Central Virginia schools stack up this week?

Virginia · 13d