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DMV school districts address declining enrollment as closures, staff cuts loom for some

BETHESDA, Md. - School districts across the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area are dealing with declining student enrollment while offering few details to parents and students about what lies ahead. What we know:. Across Maryland and Virginia, the downturn is pushing school systems to consider drastic measures, including possible facility closures,...

Montgomery County, MD · 29d
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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...

Virginia · 26d
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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 · 27d
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Governor’s STEM Academy STEMinar

The HCPS Governor’s STEM academy kicked off there events this year with the quarter one STEMinar. STEMinars are a chance for both Harrisonburg and Rocktown High School students to connect through STEM related activities. The STEM executive board has been hard at work planning and preparing these events. Harrisonburg STEM President Teo Gallardo talks about his first STEMinar in the role.

Harrisonburg, VA · 28d
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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 · 29d

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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 · 28d

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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 · 29d

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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 · 27d

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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 · 27d

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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 · 27d

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UVA Shocked to Learn Students Return Every Fall as Construction Begins

School is back in full force, and officials at UVA expressed shock and confusion after roughly 17,000 students arrived on Grounds the very same morning that nearly every road, sidewalk, and building entrance was closed for construction, marking what administrators are calling “a completely unforeseeable development” for the 201st consecutive year.

Charlottesville, VA · 29d

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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 · 29d

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Massanutten Technical Center holds groundbreaking ceremony for new campus

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Massanutten Technical Center held an official groundbreaking ceremony today for the new Massanutten Technical Center campus at the Innovation Village at Rockingham Tech Park. Rockingham County School Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett said that today’s groundbreaking represents a major milestone for career and technical...

Rockingham County, VA · 29d

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JMU launches initiative to support post-graduation success

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WFXR)- James Madison University launched a new, two part initiative which extends the university’s responsibility for positive student outcomes after graduation. The JMU Guarantees gives undergraduate alum additional support at no additional cost if they have not reached a positive career outcome within a year after graduation....

Harrisonburg, VA · 29d

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Shenandoah District football Oct. 9 scores, standings

Stuarts Draft got its first shutout in more than a year with a 21-0 win over Staunton in Shenandoah District football Oct. 9. Traven Karicofe got the scoring started on a defensive play, picking up a Staunton fumble and returning it 12 yards for a touchdown. Brandon Pritchett scored with 5:43 left in the third quarter for a 14-0 Stuarts Draft lead. Pritchett had 93 yards on 18 carries Jake Yow was 12-for-22 passing for 199 yards and the game's final touchdown. That scoring pass went to Zakarre Hymes-Williams, who had nine catches for 173 yards. Draft's defense held Staunton to 15 yards told offense. In other action, Buffalo Gap had a huge 27-7 win over Alleghany on the road. Gap is now the only team with an unbeaten Shenandoah District record and in the driver's seat for a district title. The Bison have games against Staunton, Waynesboro and Stuarts Draft remaining. Buddy Leisure-White came into the game averaging three touchdowns a game for Alleghany. Gap kept him out of the end zone Friday night. "He got away from us a few times," Gap coach Brad Wygant said. "They got creative with ways to get him the ball and they

Stuarts Draft, VA · 10-09

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Broadway Outlasts Turner Ashby 34-27 in Triple-Overtime Classic

BRIDGEWATER VA: (Rocktown Now) – The WSVA High School Football Game of the Week lived up to its billing Friday night as the Broadway Gobblers defeated the Turner Ashby Knights, 34-27, in a thrilling three-overtime showdown between two previously unbeaten teams. Turner Ashby struck first, but Broadway answered as...

Broadway, VA · 10-10

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Buffalo Gap High School moves to final round of T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights program

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Buffalo Gap High School has won a $25,000 grant through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights program and is now a Division Finalist for the Grand Prize. Now the Bisons are rallying fans to vote every day through October 25th to win a...

Swoope, VA · 10-09

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Virginia High School Football Marching Band Gets Kicked Out of Game

Photo: Grimsley Drum Line | By Tom Holleran, The Spun | A high school football marching band was forced to leave their team’s game during the middle of the contest. Grimsley Senior High School’s football team topped Varina High School, 24-17, on Friday evening. However, while the football team earned a big win, the marching band had a difficult night.

Virginia · 10-08

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Final Score Friday Week 7 scores and highlights

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

Virginia · 10-09

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Emotions run high as school board meets following ACPS arrests

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – As the division attempts to navigate yet another set of scandals, emotions ran high at a well-attended Albemarle County School Board meeting on Thursday. Those emotions boiled over during a packed public comment session that featured 16 speakers with many expressing frustration and...

Albemarle County, VA · 10-09