Education
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‘Take the politics out of reading’: School board candidates oppose book bans as distractions
Banned Books Week is over, but the issue itself is not only far from settled in Virginia – it’s a key topic in some of this fall’s school board elections. And some candidates for those local school boards are concerned that parents and students’ rights are being overlooked by groups pushing book bans that censor…
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Virginians Get Financial Relief as Biden Cancels More Student Debt
This round of debt relief will eliminate the debt of 125,000 borrowers nationwide: 22,000 with disabilities, 51,000 through an income-driven repayment plan, and 53,000 through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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3 Virginia Colleges and Universities Are Ranked Among the Best
Learn all about the three highest-rated universities in Virginia, from tuition and size to Greek life and sports.
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How Virginia’s Budget Funds Fixes for School Struggles
As Virginia’s school year kicked off, districts were still struggling with issues such as teacher shortages. The commonwealth’s delayed-but-finally-approved budget agreement contains myriad potential fixes for K-12 school issues – some that could have an impact sooner rather than later. The budget amendment agreement’s direct rebates for taxpayers ($200 for individuals, $400 for couples filing…
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As School Year Kicks Off, Virginia’s Teacher Shortage Persists
While not as dire as it was a year ago, vacancies in teaching positions across the state still number in the thousands.
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Here Are Your Options As Student Loan Payments Resume
Nearly half of all borrowers say they aren’t financially prepared to begin repaying their debt. Despite this, interest began accruing again on Sept. 1, and payments will be due again in October.
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Many Virginia School Systems are Rejecting Youngkin’s New Anti-Trans Policy
A number of school districts are choosing to reject Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s new model policy, which rolls back protections for transgender and nonbinary students.
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Protecting a Student’s Right to Read: One Group’s Battle Against Book Bans
There’s a growing issue around book banning in Virginia schools—and Red Wine and Blue seeks to empower parents to defend their children’s right to read.
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Southside and Southwest Students Head Back-to-School: The Cutest Pics to Hit Your Newsfeed This Week
If you live in Virginia, you’ve probably seen the most adorable back-to-school pictures on your newsfeed over the past few weeks. We asked our readers to submit their photos, and they understood the assignment!
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Free School Meals for All Helps Families–Here’s Why Virginia Doesn’t Have Them
House Bill 1967 would have required Virginia schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all K-12 public school students. It failed to pass during the 2023 General Assembly session after the Republican-controlled state House blocked the bill.
